Resource may offer faster fix for NYCHA residents with mold, leaks
NYCHA repairs now take about 415 days on average, according to new data, but some residents are taking advantage of a little-known resource to get a faster fix.
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NYCHA repairs now take about 415 days on average, according to new data, but some residents are taking advantage of a little-known resource to get a faster fix.
A lawmaker inspired by a recent CBS News New York investigation wants to give New Yorkers more power over problematic auto repair shops, but some mechanics are not on board with his bill.
Many children with autism rely on Medicaid to get the critical therapy they need, but next year, New York state wants to cut spending by millions.
An EMS lieutenant dedicated his life to saving New Yorkers. But when he needed help during a medical emergency last month, critics say, first responders left him behind.
Some tenants and employees say there's been fist fights, threats from coworkers, and sexual harassment at one of New York City's largest apartment buildings.
After decades of service to the community, a small Newark, New Jersey church needed a little love and care of its own.
Some New Yorkers have turned to alternate methods to try to skirt tolls from speed cameras and congestion pricing, such as license plate blockers which police say are illegal in New York and New Jersey.
A Queens woman was tricked into draining her life savings through an elaborate scheme that went on for weeks, and her family says they had no clue.
A young man who went into cardiac arrest in the Bronx died at the hospital after waiting nearly 20 minutes for paramedics. After his death, his father discovered multiple available units had been positioned just down the block. So why weren't they dispatched?
A flower delivery service that claimed to operate out of Long Island has racked up thousands of complaints nationwide.
The number of people under the age of 18 who were robbed or assaulted in New York City in 2024 reached the highest totals in the last five years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
The landlord who leased a Brooklyn lot to a troubled repair shop is calling on the state to step up, saying regulators should have done more to prevent the situation.
A Brooklyn man says his car was held hostage by an auto repair shop for more than a year and a half, and it racked up thousands in parking tickets while they held it.
The tragic, midair collision in Washington, D.C. is putting a spotlight on air traffic controller shortages. It's a nationwide problem, but the area around NYC is especially hard hit.
For months, CBS News New York Investigates has shared stories of New Yorkers whose lives have been altered by impaired drivers that, at times, the state wouldn't prosecute.
Centers for Disease Control data shows 1,600 fewer people died of overdoses in New York from August of 2023 to August of 2024 than in the 12 months prior.
The NYPD says it is making major changes after department overtime reached its highest yearly total ever.
A new audit has found nearly 400 New Jersey police departments spent over $1 million total on a controversial training program known as "Street Cop."
Hate groups are not only promoting that content on popular social media sites, but a CBS News New York investigation shows they're actively trying to recruit kids into their ideology.
Exclusive video shows another violent subway crime. This time, a sleeping passenger was targeted during a robbery in Queens.
A New Jersey father says hackers took over his family's phones and accounts and even changed their home address.
A prosecutor tells CBS News New York a loophole in New York law made it difficult to charge a drugged driver who killed four members of a Long Island family last year.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
The NYPD is teaming up with the Secret Service to warn shoppers about an array of dangerous scams they're seeing this holiday season.
Early intervention therapy is critical for some children's development, but New York families say services have been delayed for weeks, putting the future of these babies and toddlers at risk.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
Trump tells his critics to "sit back and relax" after another exchange of airstrikes tests the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
The fire on 40th Street in Sunnyside left one man dead and another fighting for his life, the New York City Fire Department said.
Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
The fire on 40th Street in Sunnyside left one man dead and another fighting for his life, the New York City Fire Department said.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
Zohran Mamdani on Sunday became the first New York City mayor in recent memory not to attend the Israel Day Parade.
Rep. Nydia Velázquez's decision to retire from Congress has sparked one of the top Democratic primaries in the five boroughs, pitting progressives against democratic socialists.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
Zohran Mamdani on Sunday became the first New York City mayor in recent memory not to attend the Israel Day Parade.
Rep. Nydia Velázquez's decision to retire from Congress has sparked one of the top Democratic primaries in the five boroughs, pitting progressives against democratic socialists.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Juan Soto hit a grand slam, Carson Benge launched his first leadoff homer and the Mets routed the Marlins 10-1 on Sunday to finish a three-game sweep.
Ben Rice had two extra-base hits and four RBIs in a 13-run third inning that was the biggest for the New York Yankees in 21 years, carrying them to a 13-8 victory over the Athletics.
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
All properties with up to nine residential units are now required to use the official New York City trash bin.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said homeowners and small property owners will have access to free visual inspections this summer.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Overnight, the U.S. Central Command announced new "measured and deliberate" strikes on three strategic targets in Iran. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
New Jersey State Police maintained the perimeter around Delaney Hall until the overnight curfew was lifted for the day. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
