Brooklyn woman struggling after being wrongly deemed dead by government
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
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A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
Nearly a dozen families and therapists say New York's Early Intervention Program services have grinded to a halt due to a new state database.
With holes in the floor and a ceiling that droops, a group of tenants in Lower Manhattan claim their landlord is dodging repairs.
A man conned into shipping his life savings across the country was saved by the quick actions of an NYPD detective.
A New York City homeowner said he turned to solar power to cut down on the cost of electricity, but instead said he's lost several thousand dollars.
A scathing new audit report says poor management of a New York City-run rental assistance program led to major problems for families in need of housing.
It's been nearly two weeks since the death of a 4-year-old boy in Harlem, and we're no closer to finding out what really happened.
A new audit from the New York State Comptroller says some state employees regularly mishandled housing discrimination complaints.
An MTA conductor was critically injured in a stabbing at a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday, police say.
In New York, at times, a driver can be seriously impaired by a drug, and yet face no consequences.
The port workers strike has led many people to stock up on certain goods and buy in bulk, but supply chain experts say it's unnecessary. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
A Long Island man says he was scammed out of $25,000 by someone impersonating a real business online.
Some store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
CBS News is investigating a crime that targets the life savings of a growing number of Americans: Scammers tricking people into wire transferring money. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
There's progress in the Federal Aviation Administration's efforts to solve the air traffic controller shortage. CBS New York investigator Tim McNicholas reports.
CBS News New York has learned the relocation of 24 air traffic controllers in late July caused hundreds of flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A Brooklyn family was forced out of their home after city inspectors found safety violations at a nearby construction site.
Surveillance video exclusively obtained by CBS News New York Investigates shows NYPD officers repeatedly punching a man working at a Brooklyn homeless shelter last February.
After this summer's devastating storms on Long Island, homeowners faced the daunting task of paying for repairs. Now, they can finally apply for state aid.
A Brooklyn woman was swindled out of $100,000 in an elaborate scheme involving a frozen computer and an in-person meeting.
NYPD plans to up security at NYC synagogues after a thwarted terror attack and as the Jewish High Holidays approach.
Some NJ Transit customers affected by recent service disruptions want refunds, but the agency says they won't provide them.
Some Tri-State Area residents say their insurance is soaring three years after remnants of Hurricane Ida damaged their homes.
Two property insurance companies are leaving the state of New York, meaning thousands of homeowners must find new coverage.
NYC is getting ready to ring in New Year's Eve 2026 with the ball drop countdown in Times Square.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
NYC is getting ready to ring in New Year's Eve 2026 with the ball drop countdown in Times Square.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 111th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Wednesday night, Times Square will be packed with New Year's Eve revelers welcoming in 2026. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
A Long Island community gathered Monday night to remember a young man who was killed on Christmas Day while working a night shift at CVS. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A Queens woman has been charged with murder in connection to her 1-year-old son's death, police sources said.
For the second time in recent weeks, police are investigating a random stabbing attack on a tourist in Manhattan. The NYPD said a man from Canada was stabbed in the leg Monday near Bryant Park. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be celebrating his inauguration with a block party, along with other events. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
