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Long Island business owners who went out of their way to pay bills the safe way, or so they thought, received a warning on Tuesday. Their mail got stolen anyway.
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Long Island business owners who went out of their way to pay bills the safe way, or so they thought, received a warning on Tuesday. Their mail got stolen anyway.
A Bronx man faces a felony grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing mail in Westchester County.
The Queens community is reacting to a scathing report on the Postal Service and what's being called a mail theft epidemic. CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke to mail theft victims, along with the president of the Postal Police Union about the inspector general's findings.
Congresswoman Grace Meng says the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to put recommendations in place to fight against mail theft. The recommendations were outlined in a federal investigation.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is out to prevent package thefts. Project Safe Delivery is a nationwide crime prevention initiative centered in Queens.
The problem lies with a pair of green U.S. Postal Service relay boxes, storage used to lighten the load for mail carriers.
Mail theft is rising in parts of Queens, with residents reporting many relay boxes are being broken into. CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Rich Esposito breaks down the issue.
CBS New York first brought you exclusive video this summer showing multiple thefts on 23rd Avenue at 21st Street.
CBS New York first brought you exclusive video this summer showing multiple thefts on 23rd Avenue at 21st Street, and similar crimes have happened since. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Congresswoman Grace Meng, the NYPD and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are offering mail theft prevention tips.
Neighbors say they're missing utility bills, government checks and even life-saving medication, CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Air taxis are expected to soon fly regularly between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan in less than 10 minutes.
Brooklyn College seniors are frustrated after learning they won't walk across the stage during their commencement at Barclays Center.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Jay Bryant, one of the three men charged in the killing of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay, change his plea to guilty in court on Monday.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
Air taxis are expected to soon fly regularly between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan in less than 10 minutes.
Brooklyn College seniors are frustrated after learning they won't walk across the stage during their commencement at Barclays Center.
Jay Bryant, one of the three men charged in the killing of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay, change his plea to guilty in court on Monday.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
Guy Rivera, the man convicted of fatally shooting NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in 2024, was sentenced to 115 years to life in prison.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
Joby Aviation, the company behind the venture, says flights from JFK Airport to Manhattan will be less than 10 minutes and priced like an Uber. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced soccer fans in each borough will be able to watch World Cup matches for free this summer.
Joby Aviation launched a live demonstration of its air taxi at JFK Airport. The all-electric vehicle would cut travel times and be similar to the cost of an Uber Black.
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla are arriving in the United States Monday to mark America's 250th birthday.
It's a sunny and warm day with highs in the 60s, but the next chance for rain comes Wednesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
