NYC moving forward with Office Conversion Accelerator program
CBS New York got an exclusive look at one of the first buildings converting to residential housing, and has learned more on how this may change the landscape of the Big Apple.
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CBS New York got an exclusive look at one of the first buildings converting to residential housing, and has learned more on how this may change the landscape of the Big Apple.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger takes us to Coney Island for the story.
For the first time in more than 50 years, the city's vacancy rate has dropped to 1.4% So how did we get here, and what's being done about it?
Gov. Kathy Hochul was on hand for the groundbreaking Friday and said there are plans to build at 16 other sites in the area.
The brand new building stands in Corona just blocks from Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, the organization that envisioned and developed it.
A new affordable housing development will provide both a home and holistic support for vulnerable New Yorkers. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Rent across the U.S. is dipping as vacancies rise and property managers struggle to fill homes, new data shows.
CBS New York's Chis Wragge sits down with political strategist O'Brien Murray to discuss the mayor's address on crime, affordable housing and social media.
The city has settled a 2015 lawsuit that challenged community preference, so more New Yorkers will get to live where they want.
The city has settled a 2015 lawsuit that challenged community preference, so more New Yorkers will get to live where they want. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Thursday, he announced New York City financed more than 14,000 new affordable homes last year, a record number.
Soon, the 110-year-old site will start new life as "Seneca," a $90 million project to bring 105 units of housing to the area.
Soon, the 110-year-old site will start new life as "Seneca," a $90 million project to bring 105 units of housing to the area. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams make an announcement about the New York City Housing Authority, NYCHA.
In a statement, officials said the change will get families into permanent homes more quickly.
New York City is taking a new step in its effort to make room in crowded shelters. Families using vouchers to pay for affordable housing will no longer have to go through credit checks. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ZLt41M
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul makes an announcement about housing in Yonkers.
He plans to update zoning and permit rules to make it happen, but said the state will get the final say.
Watch more of Westchester County Executive George Latimer's conversation with Marcia Kramer on "The Point."
Hochul said one third of the units at 5 World Trade Center will be dedicated to affordable housing and New Yorkers impacted by 9/11.
The governor says the development will have 1,200 new apartments and one third will be for low-to-moderate income New Yorkers.
There was a ruling Tuesday in the ongoing battle over green space in Little Italy. The city can move forward with plans to build affordable housing in what's currently a public garden. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says it's an effort to get more people out of shelters and into their own homes. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Mayor Eric Adams made an announcement about housing and homelessness Friday in New York City.
We asked him about the asylum seeker crisis and other topics, like affordable housing.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Three arrests have been made in a large-scale mail-theft scheme that struck over and over again right outside of Long Island post offices.
Construction crews have been working night and day to stabilize a building on 42nd Street that had two columns buckle and several floors begin to sag.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Three arrests have been made in a large-scale mail-theft scheme that struck over and over again right outside of Long Island post offices.
Construction crews have been working night and day to stabilize a building on 42nd Street that had two columns buckle and several floors begin to sag.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
A community in Bergen County, New Jersey, was hit hard by Saturday's thunderstorms. Sheer devastation was visible in one Paramus neighborhood.
Three arrests have been made in a large-scale mail-theft scheme that struck over and over again right outside of Long Island post offices.
The CBIZ Workplace Challenge is back. The 3.5 run-walk was formerly known as the Marcum Workplace Challenge. It will be held at Jones Beach on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.
The former Pfizer building in Midtown is among the largest office-to-residential building conversions in New York City history. The City Council has recently paved the way for similar projects.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Royals to a 16-12 win over the Mets.
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Rays beat the Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Luis Torrens doubled in two runs with two outs in the 10th inning and the last-place Mets beat the NL East-leading Braves 7-6 on Monday night to split the four-game series.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings, José Caballero homered twice and the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett is calling for temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s both days.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Prosecutors say three men struck over and over outside of Suffolk County post offices, using what was a very low-tech approach. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan went to the state's largest city to find out what it is doing right.
Beekeepers in Brooklyn are proving bees can help people with disabilities or mental health struggles. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how they build skills through an unexpected form of therapy.
