
NYCHA boiler still filling apartments with tar-like substance
NYCHA said the boiler would be removed within months, yet one year later, residents say the problem's gotten worse.
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NYCHA said the boiler would be removed within months, yet one year later, residents say the problem's gotten worse.
There are health concerns in East Harlem over a mobile boiler and a black tar forming in residents' homes. The city had said the boiler would be removed within months, yet one year later, it's still there. Residents tell CBS New York's Lisa Rozner the problem has gotten worse. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ZiZNLA
Residents said the sludge seeps out weekly, despite ongoing efforts to stop the flow.
Residents at a NYCHA development in Williamsburg say raw sewage continues to leak out of their building, even though workers have been trying to fix it for months. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Children from East Harlem's Taft Houses attached ordinary items, like gummy bears and marshmallows, to a balloon to find out how altitude impacts everyday objects.
Children from East Harlem's Taft Houses attached ordinary items, like gummy bears and marshmallows, to the balloon to find out how altitude impacts everyday things. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The blaze started at around 2 p.m. on the sixth floor of the building on Watson and Colgate avenues in Soundview.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday an expansion to the Big Apple Connect program, which is helping to bridge the digital divide.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday an expansion to the Big Apple Connect program, which is helping to bridge the digital divide.
Earlier this year, New York became the first state to ban gas stoves in new residential building construction.
A new pilot program in New York City will help to bring energy efficient electric stoves to those in NYCHA housing.
A CBS New York investigation finds one landlord that contests the health department's lead paint violations nearly as often as all the other landlords in the city combined -- NYCHA. Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the details. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pYbKJn
When NYCHA was the one contesting, violations were at least reduced 74% of the time.
Police said the teen was shot around 4 p.m. Wednesday near a NYCHA building on Frederick Douglas Boulevard.
The city says they will be moved into new apartments and still pay the same rent, but that's not assuaging fears.
The city says the tenants will be moved into new apartments and still pay the same rent, but that's not assuaging fears. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Just this year, there have been 110 lithium-ion battery fires in New York City, killing 13 people.
New funding is going toward safe charging stations for e-bikes outside of NYCHA complexes. This comes after four people were killed in a fire at an e-bike shop in Chinatown last week. CBS2's Doug Williams reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3pj9vA9
More funding to fix buildings could help some of the estimated 250,000 people on NYCHA waiting lists.
More funding to fix buildings could help some of the estimated 250,000 people on NYCHA waiting lists, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
But as CBS2 found out, some Chelsea residents are skeptical of the plan.
But as CBS2's Kristie Keleshian found out, some Chelsea residents are skeptical of the plan.
Witnesses say just moments before, a group of teenagers were gathered in the courtyard and got into an argument.
A teenager is lucky to be alive after police say shots were fired outside an Upper West Side apartment building Friday. One of those bullets grazed the 17-year-old's head. As CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, investigators are still searching for the shooter.
It's a problem they've dealt with for years: residents say sewage complaints have gone ignored.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
At high tide, water spilled over bulkheads and filled streets down the the Jersey Shore.
"The steps were blocked. The whole roof caved in," homeowner Paul Kimmel said.
Some neighbors believe it may have been related to a propane tank, but the cause remains under investigation.
The number of deaths is now at 343. That's the same number of firefighters who died the day the towers fell.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
The number of deaths is now at 343. That's the same number of firefighters who died the day the towers fell.
It was just a matter of 10 minutes between the family parking their red Nissan and the tree crashing down onto it.
The festival advocates for equality across various global campaigns.
Video shows flames shooting out of windows on the fourth floor of the building in Kensington.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
At high tide, water spilled over bulkheads and filled streets down the the Jersey Shore.
"The steps were blocked. The whole roof caved in," homeowner Paul Kimmel said.
Some neighbors believe it may have been related to a propane tank, but the cause remains under investigation.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
The Long Beach Boardwalk was mostly empty Saturday morning and the surf intensified as the huge storm got nearer.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted Friday, accused of accepting lavish bribes in exchange for official acts.
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been unable to convince hard-right Republicans to approve a temporary funding bill.
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
"I am calling for his immediate resignation," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said of Sen. Robert Menendez, a fellow Democrat.
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
The festival advocates for equality across various global campaigns.
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
New York won consecutive games in the series for the first time since a three-match run in 2017-18.
Quintana (3-6) gave up six runs — five earned runs — and eight hits in six innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts.
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
The Yankees made the announcement more than four hours before the scheduled first pitch.
It was the second career three-homer game for Judge — both in the past month.
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
CBS New York's John Elliott has your weather forecast for September 23 at 11 p.m.
A street tunnel in Upper Manhattan now has some color thanks to local artists. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ETcpjf
Thousands of people took to a soggy Central Park on Saturday for a day of music and action at the Global Citizen Festival. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/464214b
Despite Saturday's storms, Long Island's first Ironman Triathlon was held at Jones Beach State Park. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4569HSb
Five people were injured in an apartment building fire in Brooklyn on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3t5npHD