A small plane went down in the frigid Hudson River near Newburgh. Flight instructor and teen student swam to shore and are recovering after the dramatic landing.
Stay cool this summer by floating the day away on one of New York's beautiful rivers. There are several options, including one lazy tubing trip that takes you to a private island.
Four teens are at the center of a police investigation after authorities say they broke into the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow, started a fire, and caused widespread damage. Discovered Saturday morning, the destruction included broken windows, burned flooring, and dozens of ruined antiques and historic books. The lighthouse, a Hudson River icon since 1883, had just undergone a multi-million-dollar restoration.
Lewis Pugh, a 53-year-old endurance swimmer, successfully completed a remarkable 315 mile journey down a New York river in the name of environmental awareness.