Fed monitor investigating arsenic in NYCHA building tap water
The city says the issue only impacts residents of the Jacob Riis Houses. The rest of the city's water is safe.
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The city says the issue only impacts residents of the Jacob Riis Houses. The rest of the city's water is safe.
High levels of arsenic were detected, and for three days now thousands of people in the Jacob Riis Houses have been unable to drink or cook with their tap water. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village are being told not to drink or cook with the water because of high levels of arsenic. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has the story.
Comptroller Brad Lander, City Councilmember Carlina Rivera and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams made an unannounced visit for a surprise inspection.
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
As political reporter Marcia Kramer reports, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is looking to flex her political muscle as never before.
The three Democratic contenders fired at each other on a range of issues pressing New Yorkers right now.
It was a knockdown, drag-out final debate Thursday night as the men challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul went right after her. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer needed a scorecard.
The leading Democratic candidates for New York governor faced off Thursday night in a second debate. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has some of the takeaways.
Fears about crime and being a victim of a crime continue to haunt large numbers of New Yorkers.
Congressman Tom Suozzi and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams tried to unnerve Gov. Kathy Hochul throughout the hour-long debate. CBS2's Marcia Kramer has a recap.
Rep. Tom Suozzi and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams took turns trying to unnerve Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Congressman Tom Suozzi and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams face off in the first Democratic primary debate.
CBS2's Dick Brennan hosts a roundtable discussion with political experts for post-debate analysis on the issues and moments that could make headlines.
CBS2's Maurice DuBois has a preview from Studio 42.
Some supporters of New York Democratic candidates for governor are gathering outside the CBS Broadcast Center before tonight's debate on CBS2.
Watch the candidates take on the issues tonight at 7 p.m. with our very own Political Reporter Marcia Kramer and Anchor Maurice DuBois.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Congressman Tom Suozzi and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams will sound off on the issues tonight at 7 p.m.
Two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for New York governor participated in a debate Thursday night.
Two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for New York governor participated in a debate Thursday night on NY1, but notably absent was Gov. Kathy Hochul, who declined the invitation.
Rep. Tom Suozzi called her a hypocrite, charging that when she was in Congress she was a big supporter of the NRA.
The debate will be hosted by CBS2's Maurice DuBois and Marcia Kramer on June 7.
Kathy Hochul made it clear Tuesday that she will adamantly uphold the rights of women to get abortions in New York.
Hochul is facing increasing pressure to face off on TV from fellow Democrats Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams, who Friday issued a joint challenge.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams spoke about the Brooklyn subway shooting during another event, saying his heart is with the victims.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Friday in the state's case against him for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
New Jersey officials and union workers will be calling for the Trump Administration to resume federal funding of the Gateway Tunnel Project. Construction is set to stop Friday after the money for the project runs out.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
New Jersey officials and union workers will be calling for the Trump Administration to resume federal funding of the Gateway Tunnel Project. Construction is set to stop Friday after the money for the project runs out.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
A judge will rule Friday afternoon in the trial of New York police Sgt. Erik Duran, who is accused of killing a man by throwing a cooler at him in the Bronx.
Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will be formally installed as New York's archbishop, marking a new era for the region's Catholics. His installation Mass starts at 2 p.m. Friday.
This comes after M.S. 447 Principal Arin Rusch previously declined a parent's request to invite Sami Steigmann to speak to students.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
New Jersey officials and union workers will be calling for the Trump Administration to resume federal funding of the Gateway Tunnel Project. Construction is set to stop Friday after the money for the project runs out.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
New Jersey officials and union workers will be calling for the Trump Administration to resume federal funding of the Gateway Tunnel Project. Construction is set to stop Friday after the money for the project runs out.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a person with knowledge of the trade deal.
The New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Jalen Suggs had his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic to a 118-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Hurricanes topped the Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
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.
The judge in Luigi Mangione's state trial set a June 8 trial date for New York's case against him for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, leading to Mangione to have an outburst Friday as court concluded.
Ten train cars containing liquefied natural gas came off the tracks in Connecticut, with four rolling into a nearby river. Officials said there is no public health risk.
All southbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway were shutdown temporarily on Friday morning after a car hit a man who was on the road, officials said. Police are investigating.
National Wear Red Day is observed on the first Friday in February to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Dr. Sheila Sahni talks about the signs and how to keep your heart healthy.
Matthew Smith pleaded not guilty in the death of Officer Patricia Espinosa. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
