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Sarah Palin Expected In New Jersey On Halloween
TOMS RIVER, NJ (AP) - Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is expected to attend a tea party event in New Jersey on Halloween. Americans for Prosperity tells the Asbury Park Press...
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Orphaned Otter Makes Way To N.Y. Aquarium
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – An orphaned sea otter found stranded in Alaska over the summer is preparing to make his public debut at the New York Aquarium. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)...
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Staff Sergeant Home For Holidays For First Time In 11 Years
NEWARK, N.J. (CBS 2) – After 11 years away, an army staff sergeant finally came home for the holidays. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Oliveira spent Christmas day with his family in Newark after 11 years of...
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Alaska State Troopers: Long Island Hiker Falls To His Death
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A New York state man likely fell to his death while hiking in rough terrain on the Herbert Glacier trail system, officials said Wednesday. The body of Adam Webb, 30, of Hampton...
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New Jersey Reacts To Federal Statement On Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON (AP / CBSNewYork) - The U.S. Justice Department says that marijuana dispensaries and licensed growers in states with medical marijuana laws could face prosecution for violating federal drug...
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Grizzly Bear In Alaska Mauls Teenager Josh Berg Of Rockland County
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — A local teenager is fighting for his life after being mauled in Alaska and he’s not the only victim. Josh Berg of New City was with a group of teens learning survival skills...
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Joshua Berg, Rockland Teen Mauled By Grizzly Bear In Alaska, Recovering
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — A Rockland County teenager mauled by a bear in Alaska is recovering Tuesday, Kendis Gibson reports. The horrifying encounter played out Saturday night deep in the Alaskan...
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Huntington’s Sam Melman, 17, Awarded For Heroism In Alaska Bear Mauling
WEST ISLIP, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A teenager credits skills he picked up as a junior volunteer in the intensive care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in helping him think clearly during a brutal grizzly...
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Rockland Teen Mauled By Grizzly Bear In Alaska Speaks Of Harrowing Ordeal
NEW CITY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — He was nearly killed by a grizzly bear. For the first time we’re hearing from the Rockland County teenager who was mauled in Alaska. As CBS 2′s Mark Morgan reports, Josh...
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234-Pound Baby Walrus Coming To New York Aquarium
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — A 234-pound baby walrus will soon have a new home at the New York Aquarium. In a news release, the aquarium said the orphaned walrus calf was set to arrive on Coney Island in...
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Flooding Remains The Big Concern As Andrea Remnants Pound Tri-State Area
Updated at 12:20 a.m., June 8, 2013 NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Rain from what was once Tropical Storm Andrea continued to fall across the Tri-State Area into early Saturday morning, prompting flood...
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Top Natural Wonders In The USA
America is blessed with an abundance of natural wonders, from pristine lakes and mighty rivers to natural sandstone arches and snow-capped mountains. But it’s no easy task to narrow down a short list...
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Top 5 American Whale-Watching Tours
Photo Courtesy of Simon And Schuster Joshua Horwitz is the author of War Of The Whales, just published by Simon & Schuster, that narrates the battle between conservationists and the U.S. military...
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Planning Your Alaska Vacation
Are you thinking of taking the trip of a lifetime to Alaska? Take the hassle out of figuring out what to do, where to stay and where to eat by reviewing the tips from this quick guide to help you plan...
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Top Mountain Climbing Destinations In The U.S.
Yosemite (Photo Credit: Randy Yagi) Whether you’re a novice mountain climber or an elite alpinist, mountain climbing has something for most everyone. Not only will you be able to enjoy America’s great...
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Travel Guide To Alaska’s Denali National Park
One of the most famous places to visit in Alaska is the incomparable Denali National Park. Encompassing more than six million acres and larger than the entire state of Massachusetts, the park is best...
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Top Geologic Wonders To See In Alaska
Known for its overwhelming natural beauty and breathtaking ice formations, Alaska is home to a multitude of geological wonders. In all, the 49th and largest state in the country boasts 100,000...
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Rescued NYC Man Says He Was ‘Unequipped’ To Build Cabin In Alaskan Wilderness
MCGRATH, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska State Trooper in a floatplane rescued a 29-year-old New York City man who set out to build a cabin and live in the wilderness. Vladimir Yakushin was picked up Wednesday...
View ArticleTrack Palin, Sarah Palin’s Oldest Son, Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges...
WASILLA, Alaska (CBSNewYork/CBS LA) — Track Palin, the oldest son of Sarah Palin, was arrested this weekend on domestic violence charges in Wasilla, Alaska. The Los Angeles Times reported that the...
View ArticleTsunami Warning Canceled After Alaska Earthquake
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CBSNewYork/AP) — The National Tsunami Center has canceled a tsunami warning that was triggered by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Alaska. Mickey Varnadao, a computer...
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