NYC DOB shuts down 4 parking facilities over safety concerns
Since last week's deadly parking garage collapse, the city says 78 parking structures have been inspected.
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Since last week's deadly parking garage collapse, the city says 78 parking structures have been inspected.
More than one week since a parking garage collapsed in the Financial District, killing one person, the city is now shutting down four other parking facilities over safety concerns. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Most people are traveling the East River, Astoria and Soundview routes.
Hochul had to give up on a number of pet projects, but the budget has a grab bag of goodies for New York City.
New York City inspectors shut down four parking garages Friday in the wake of the deadly garage collapse in the Financial District. The city held a sweep, looking at 78 structures. The news comes on the same day that a funeral was held for the man who was killed in that collapse. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Police said the object is not hazardous.
Chopper 2 was over the scene in the Tremont section.
Willis Moore, the longtime manager of the garage, is being remembered by family and friends at a church in Mount Vernon.
Family members said they had no words to describe their pain, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
If you make more, you may soon have to pay more for fines in New York City, like parking tickets. CBS2's Ali Bauman has more on the proposal that not everyone agrees with.
If you suspect your dog ate marijuana, you should bring them to a professional who can assess their condition.
Landlords say it's necessary to keep rent-stabilized buildings operational. Tenants say it will lead to evictions.
Leonard died at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan after a brief illness.
One million New Yorkers are bracing for possible hikes to rent-stabilized apartments, and Thursday, opponents and supporters of the plan let the Rent Guidelines Board know how they felt. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has more on the hearing and what comes next.
"Basement Alerts" will notify users about potentially life-threatening weather conditions.
New Yorkers living in basement apartments can now receive alerts on their phones about dangerous flooding.
The study found households need to bring in at least $100,000 a year to afford housing, food and transportation.
Mayor Eric Adams released the largest budget cuts in New York City's history Wednesday. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says the mayor pledges he'll still find money for programs to help working New Yorkers.
With summer fast approaching, city lawmakers are trying to increase the number of public pools. As CBS2's Doug Williams explains, the lack of pools in some areas is a bigger issue than relief on a hot summer day.
Oddo will be replacing another Republican, Eric Ulrich, a former city councilman who resigned last November.
Mayor Eric Adams is calling out the worst truck idling offenders.
As Mayor Eric Adams gets ready to unveil his new budget Wednesday, he's hoping that Albany has a few stray billions to toss his way from the state budget. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says the mayor can expect some pleasant surprises.
Stony Brook University will lead research at the 400,000-square-foot "New York Climate Exchange," scheduled to open in 2028.
New York City's new "rat czar" will oversee the distribution of $3.5 million to combat rats in Harlem.
Klein was killed while battling a house fire in Brooklyn.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
A man has been charged with arson in connection to a June fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church.
The MTA has identified dozens of places in New York City's subway system where upgrades could help cut delays.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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.
In Washington state, some of the 60,000 people evacuated during the devastating wildfires in Spokane are returning to burned-out neighborhoods to find little or nothing left of their homes. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
An apartment fire in the Norwood section of the Bronx killed one person and injured 14 others Wednesday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The MTA is going to auction off dozens of old MetroCard machines.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
A historic law allowing medical aid in dying is now in effect in New York.
