National Grid proposes hefty rate hike for NYC and Long Island
If the rate hike is approved, the average bill for city residents would increase nearly 17% or almost $31 more a month.
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If the rate hike is approved, the average bill for city residents would increase nearly 17% or almost $31 more a month.
One expert says the biggest winners in retail are stores and sites selling deeply discounted or secondhand goods.
Many items are even more expensive this year, while some staples are actually cheaper, CBS New York's Danya Bacchus reports.
Board members voted for 3% increase on one-year leases and a 2.75% increase on the first year of two-year leases.
Make sure to inspect air conditioners, close blinds, and clean refrigerator coils.
Many seniors say increasing rents and high property taxes are why they're being pushed out of the state.
The proposed rate hikes were unveiled during an MTA board meeting Monday.
Some say different date labels are why huge amounts of food get thrown away everyday in American households.
A recent study found one in four Americans cut back on or completely stopped putting money away for retirement because of inflation concerns. Chris Fucci, managing director of Three Generations Financial, says that could seriously derail your financial future.
Throughout the meeting, tenants and advocates called for a rent decrease, drowning out the board with jeers.
Got expired Bed Bath & Beyond coupons? These retailers will take them.
Landlords say it's necessary to keep rent-stabilized buildings operational. Tenants say it will lead to evictions.
The study found households need to bring in at least $100,000 a year to afford housing, food and transportation.
The store told shoppers it won't accept gift cards after May 8 and will stop taking those popular coupons on April 26.
When you wash your clothes, cool you home and charge your car could soon impact your electric bill.
Douglas Elliman Real Estate says the average rent was up about 1% from January.
Super Bowl Sunday is all about the football, and food, of course.
An expert says the market is crippling under the weight of low inventory, high demand and many unmet expectations.
Gas prices dropped in New Jersey and also ticked down across the nation at large.
Consumer prices are down nationally, but experts said higher prices in our area are not surprising.
Point-of-sale financing is rapidly expanding in the United States as lenders partner with major retailers.
At UConn-Stamford, a survey found 60% of students worry about affording food. So some of their classmates decided to step up to the plate.
If you will be bargain hunting, you should know it is no longer all about Black Friday, according to experts.
Higher prices and rising interest rates are squeezing budgets for families, businesses and governments.
We're going to be forced to pay more for almost everything we count on for the holiday, especially the turkey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
President Trump rebuked NYC Mayor Mamdani and the Rent Guidelines Board's rent freeze Friday, saying the move will turn swaths of the city into "ghettos and slums."
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
President Trump rebuked NYC Mayor Mamdani and the Rent Guidelines Board's rent freeze Friday, saying the move will turn swaths of the city into "ghettos and slums."
A Westchester County woman alleges video shows her husband, who has Alzheimer's, being abused by his caretaker at a New York state veterans' home.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
Three semi-trucks erupted in flames after a crash that killed one on the NJ Turnpike during the Thursday morning commute.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
Marsha P. Johnson was an icon and advocate for gay and transgender rights, those impacted by HIV and AIDS, and homeless queer youth. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
In celebration 250 years of American independence, you'll soon be able to view a priceless copy of the Declaration of Independence at SUNY Purchase. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing to dig through rubble to locate thousands of missing people. CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides reports.
Friday was sentencing day for the second person responsible for murdering and stuffing a woman into a bag in Kips Bay in 2024. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom.
