Police Seize 7 Vans Allegedly Used As Airbnb Rentals In Manhattan
The New York City sheriff's department says all of the vans impounded this week had fraudulent or illegal registrations.
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The New York City sheriff's department says all of the vans impounded this week had fraudulent or illegal registrations.
Airbnb says it is taking legal action against a customer who threw a potential COVID-19 super-spreader party on Long Island.
Airbnb warned it may take legal action against any guests who violate those rules.
Gov. Phil Murphy said house parties, from Sussex County to the Jersey Shore, are to blame for coronavirus spreading.
More than 700 people attended an Airbnb house party in New Jersey. Now, the home rental company is cracking down.
Three lucky guests and their friends will have the chance to stay inside New Jersey's Lucy The Elephant. The giant wooden Elephant is one of the only National Historic landmarks now on Airbnb.
The woman paid $90 a night to stay at Chelsea's Fulton Houses.
Jersey City has become increasingly popular with tourists seeking an alternative to pricey New York lodging.
The fight to regulate the short-term rental industry has been an expensive and heated one.
The "units" being referred to are apartments in the Atelier, a luxury high rise on West 42nd Street in Manhattan.
The city continues to crack down on people who illegally rent their apartments as hotel rooms through Airbnb and other home sharing services.
A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new city law aimed at limiting Airbnb and other home sharing services that city officials blame for driving up rents
There's growing concern the rentals are contributing to the city's affordable housing crisis.
According a report by the city's comptroller office, New Yorkers are losing $616 million due to higher rents driven by Airbnb rentals.
A study suggests Airbnb is pushing higher rents and gentrification in non-white neighborhoods with thousands of units generating illegal revenue.
An Airbnb guest was arrested for allegedly planting hidden cameras in the bathroom of a SoHo rental apartment.
The home, built by Trump's father, has five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.
New York City's Office of Special Enforcement denies the allegations, saying it has "no operational relationship" with the group.
Room and house rental through websites like Air BnB are prompting new restrictions on Long Island.
Business journalist Leigh Gallagher stops by the WCBS studios to discuss her book, "The Airbnb Story," telling Ray Hoffman there was a time people thought Airbnb "was a terrible idea."
It's spring, and love is in the air -- which means it's also wedding season. An average wedding in the U.S. costs more than $26,000 -- $1,220 of which is spent on flowers.
As the weather warms up, Jersey Shore towns are considering short-term rental regulations. And some are looking to make it harder to rent homes for the summer.
A Trump Tower apartment rented out on Airbnb had gotten rave reviews before the listing was taken down last week.
Short term room rentals are big business in the New York area, but towns in northern New Jersey are moving to ban the rentals and homeowners could face fines.
Air BnB and other short term rental services have come under fire in the suburbs where the revolving door of strangers has towns and villages upset.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Con Edison is offering reimbursement to Brooklyn residents who were without power for more than 48 hours during February's winter storm and bitter cold.
One person is in custody after a homeless man was set on fire outside Penn Station Monday night.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Con Edison is offering reimbursement to Brooklyn residents who were without power for more than 48 hours during February's winter storm and bitter cold.
One person is in custody after a homeless man was set on fire outside Penn Station Monday night.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced friendly Republicans and critical Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, where she testified about the administration's immigration agenda.
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
The Jets beat the Tuesday deadline by using the franchise tag on veteran running back Breece Hall.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
Long Island police officers reunited Wednesday with a 19-year-old they rescued from a burning vehicle in November. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The New York Giants will hold the first two weeks of training camp in West Virginia due to construction upgrades on training facilities and the World Cup happening at the Meadowlands.
There are plans for a major makeover of the Westchester County Airport's dated terminal. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The annual multi-day celebration Bronx Week has been put on pause for this year.
Despite extending the deadline, Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield could not reach a contract agreement. That means as of Wednesday, thousands of patients had to find a new place to go or pay out of pocket. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
