Police: Men Posing As NYCHA Workers Rob 2 People At Gunpoint
The suspects had on blue NYCHA uniforms when they knocked on the victims' door Wednesday near the FDR Drive.
Watch CBS News
The suspects had on blue NYCHA uniforms when they knocked on the victims' door Wednesday near the FDR Drive.
His name is Bart Schwartz. He's the man on the hot seat, the new monitor hired to overhaul the city's troubled public housing system.
The report says the city has not kept promises to fix a vast array of problems, from getting rid of rats and mold to lead paint abatement.
CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke with CBSN New York's urban affairs expert, Mark Peters, about a damning report on the state of NYCHA.
Tenants can still use and drink the water, but residents with a higher risk for getting the disease are urged to take precautions.
Minneapolis resident and future housing chief Gregory Russ will high tail it out of the city on weekends and holidays.
The new chair of the city's troubled public housing system, Gregory Russ, admits he's praying for a few miracles.
His name is Gregory Russ - the head of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority – and he's the man Bill de Blasio has settled on to cure NYCHA's multi-billion-dollar problems.
The federal monitor appointed to oversee the overhaul of the New York City Housing Authority sent a blistering letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio's interim NYCHA head Kathryn Garcia.
For all the problems facing tenants of the New York City House Authority, Jennifer Calcano never thought sexual harassment in her Upper West Side home by a NYCHA repair man would be one of them.
Several residents of a New York City Housing Authority brownstone on the Upper West Side say they have been without gas in their homes since last Thanksgiving.
A makeshift memorial with candles and flowers is growing outside the apartment building at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard and 142nd Street.
A violent killing in a New York City Housing Authority building in Brooklyn has prompted resident leaders to demand increased security, which they say could have saved a life.
For the first time ever 135,000 public housing apartments will be tested for lead.
"If the rehab facility reached out and let them know where this gentleman was, someone is incompetent or lazy or both," Patton charged.
Bienvenido Martinez says not only did NYCHA kick him out of his apartment, they also threw away everything he owned, including his social security card and treasured family photos.
New York had a midnight federal deadline to appoint a new chair to oversee the troubled city housing authority.
Housing and Urban Development Director Lynne Patton shined the spotlight on another NYCHA nightmare on Friday.
"Should criminal charges be pursued?" Marcia Kramer asked. "I personally think they should… deception and fraud… blatant deception and fraud," Lynne Patton alleged.
The New York City Housing Authority has embarked on the first phase of a $1 billion plan to replace aging boilers that have left tens of thousands shivering in the homes.
Firefighters were able to put out the flames inside a 20-story building in the Wilson Houses on East 105th Street.
Police said the suspect knocked on the victim's door, displayed a gun and demanded money. He then burned the man on the knees with a hot knife before stealing $300.
Longstanding problems with the New York City Housing Authority are getting political, with everyone from the president to the mayor sounding off this weekend.
On Friday, Carson chose Bart M. Schwartz to lead HUD's efforts in making sure NYCHA deals with the poor and potentially dangerous conditions within New York City's public housing units.
Federal housing official Lynne Patton is taking a break from her NYCHA stay Thursday.
The arctic chill we've been experiencing is about to give way to snow. That's why we've declared a First Alert Weather Day for part of the weekend.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is threatening to pull millions of dollars in federal funding to New York.
Luigi Mangione was back in court Friday for day seven of crucial pre-trial hearings in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December in New York City.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
If you're planning to give concert or show tickets as a gift this holiday season, an expert has some advice.
The arctic chill we've been experiencing is about to give way to snow. That's why we've declared a First Alert Weather Day for part of the weekend.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is threatening to pull millions of dollars in federal funding to New York.
Luigi Mangione was back in court Friday for day seven of crucial pre-trial hearings in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December in New York City.
If you're planning to give concert or show tickets as a gift this holiday season, an expert has some advice.
A woman stabbed another woman in the back inside Macy's Herald Square on Thursday afternoon, police said.
The arctic chill we've been experiencing is about to give way to snow. That's why we've declared a First Alert Weather Day for part of the weekend.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
The Stamford Police Department has identified the man whose decomposed body was found handcuffed in the home of a gunman who opened fire at officers during a standoff on Dec. 2.
The arctic chill we've been experiencing is about to give way to snow. That's why we've declared a First Alert Weather Day for part of the weekend.
A New Jersey man who was praised for trying to save an 82-year-old neighbor from a fire this summer has now been charged with her murder.
New Jersey prosecutors confirmed four arrests after a mass shooting in Newark left three people, including a mother and a little boy, dead.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
The arctic chill we've been experiencing is about to give way to snow. That's why we've declared a First Alert Weather Day for part of the weekend.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is threatening to pull millions of dollars in federal funding to New York.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
For the second time in a month, prosecutors in Virginia failed to secure an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
A woman struck and killed by a car in Midtown earlier this week was actress Wenne Alton Davis, police said.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Thursday night.
The injury-depleted Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 8-4 on Thursday night.
The Blackhawks have scored first in 12 of 15 home games, which leads the NHL. Chicago has also allowed just four first-period goals, the fewest in the league.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points and the Knicks defeated the struggling Raptors 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
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.
House Democrats released a new batch of photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, including some of President Trump, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
A World Cup final ticket at MetLife Stadium would cost between $4,000 and $9,000.
Police said one of the drivers in Wawayanda pulled out a knife before the other drew a gun.
A woman is facing charges in the unprovoked attack at Macy's flagship location in Herald Square. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest on the investigation.
