Rockaway Beach

A teen drowned at Rockaway Beach; the victim's mom stated that he had urged lifeguards to save a friend. Anthony Carlo subsequently spoke with the mother, who was seen clinging to some of his belongings.

Rockaway Beach in Queens experienced good weather with sun, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures on Tuesday, but high rip current risks posed hazards. Parents were advised to monitor children due to the dangerous conditions.

The NYPD has deployed drones to track sharks following a rise in sightings off NYC beaches. Sixteen sharks were spotted between July 1 and July 5 at Rockaway Beach by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

The NYPD's TARU unit demonstrated shark identification technology at Rockaway Beach in Queens. The event showcased tools used to detect sharks off the coast.

Aminatu Noah, a Flatbush mother, advocates for water safety awareness after her son Elyjha drowned in a Jacob Riis Beach rip current in 2024. She partners with Christian Perkins' mother, Kibret Perkins, to push for improved safety measures following the deaths of seven New Yorkers that year.

New Yorkers visiting Rockaway Beach in Queens during a three-day heatwave faced a threat of rip currents, as warned by the National Weather Service. The hazard is expected to intensify, complicating efforts to seek relief from the heat at the beach.

A surge in shark sightings and a non-life-threatening shark bite at a Long Island beach prompted temporary closures and heightened alerts along the East Coast. New York officials implemented enhanced surveillance with drones, while Rockaway Beach in New York City recorded 23 shark sightings and closures since May. Alabama’s Lulu Gribbin Shark Alert System Act, which sends cellphone alerts for confirmed shark attacks, was referenced as a preventive measure.

Amel Crawford used a machete to fatally stab his mother in NYC and then attempted to flee by running into the ocean at Rockaway beach. Prosecutors described the incident as a violent act followed by an escape attempt.

A swimmer was bitten in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, leading to a temporary beach closure. The incident occurred amid multiple shark sightings in New York beaches and record-breaking heat in the eastern U.S. Authorities confirmed non-life-threatening injuries and resumed restricted swimming after finding no sharks.

Portions of Rockaway Beach in Queens, N.Y., were closed to swimmers on Fourth of July due to shark sightings for the third consecutive day, according to the NYC Parks department. The sightings occurred around 11:45 a.m., prompting temporary swimming restrictions.

A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach State Park in New York City, leading to temporary beach closures. The incident occurred after recent shark sightings in the area, prompting authorities to suspend swimming and conduct searches. No sharks were found, and swimming resumed with restrictions. Experts note shark bites are rare, with 60-80 unprovoked cases globally each year.

A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach in New York City, leading to temporary beach closures and restricted swimming. Multiple shark sightings were reported at other NYC and Long Island beaches, prompting intermittent closures and advisories. Experts note shark bites are rare, with 60-80 unprovoked incidents globally each year.

Sharks were spotted at Rockaway Beach in NYC for two consecutive days, with some sections closed to swimming. The Parks Department confirmed sightings via drones on Friday morning, following similar reports the previous day.

Rockaway Beach reopened at 3:30 p.m. after intermittent closures due to multiple confirmed bull shark sightings off the Queens coastline. The NYC Emergency Management Department issued a warning, and the Parks Department confirmed no further sightings before reopening. Hempstead beaches also closed and reopened following a 9-foot shark sighting.

A swarm of bull sharks caused the closure of NYC's Rockaway Beach, with lifeguards raising red flags across the coast after multiple sightings. The Parks Department confirmed the safety measures around 1 p.m.

Shark sightings have led to intermittent swimming closures at Rockaway Beach. Emergency officials advise swimmers to follow lifeguards' instructions in response to the sightings.

Multiple shark sightings have caused intermittent closures at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City, during a heatwave. The New York City Parks department issued a notice advising visitors to follow lifeguard and on-site staff guidance as the situation develops.

NYPD confirmed the body found off Rockaway Beach on May 30 is a missing teen swimmer. The unconscious, unresponsive male was discovered near Rockaway Point Boulevard and Beach 222nd Street in Queens.

The FDNY used a drone to assist in rescuing swimmers at Rockaway Beach's 97th Street. The incident highlights the department's use of technology for emergency response.

FDNY members used a drone to drop a flotation device to two swimmers in distress off Rockaway Beach shortly after lifeguards went off duty.

An 18-year-old high schooler named Brandon Figueroa, who vanished during a heat wave at Rockaway Beach, was found dead floating near the shoreline in Breezy Point on May 30. The body was discovered at Beach 222nd Street and Rockaway Point Boulevard.

Brandon Figueroa, an 18-year-old from the Bronx, has been identified as the NYC teen who went missing after being swept away in the waters off Rockaway Beach earlier this week. According to his family, he was set to graduate next month. The incident highlights the dangers of ocean currents at the popular beach.