NYCHA Tenants In East Harlem Without Hot Water For A Week
It's been a chilly holiday season for NYCHA tenants in East Harlem.
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It's been a chilly holiday season for NYCHA tenants in East Harlem.
Margie Beltran was still cleaning up after a clogged pipe sent water shooting out of her sink and onto her floor at the Thomas Jefferson Houses Monday morning when history repeated itself early Wednesday.
Margie Beltran's reality is the latest in a never ending nightmare for people living in the city's public housing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio will be in a closed door meeting with Housing Secretary Ben Carson on Tuesday to talk about both the current state and future of NYCHA.
A fire broke out at a NYCHA building on Linden Boulevard in the East New York section of Brooklyn.
New York City has until the end of January to fix its public housing nightmare before the feds take over.
There are more changes coming to the New York City Housing Authority.
The blitz comes the same week that the mayor met with the HUD Secretary Ben Carson, and just before the deadline to report to a federal judge about the city's handling of the agency.
CBS2 first reported on residents at the Mott Haven Houses who were also dealing with no heat or hot water. Fast forward to now, and things aren't much better.
Public housing residents at the Patterson Houses in the Bronx were forced to get their water from a fire hydrant Sunday night. They were left without running water because of problems with buildings' the pumps.
"This is a citywide disgrace!" New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer declared. "They failed to turn over information because they have something to hide."
CBS2's Reena Roy spoke with tenants at the Drew Hamilton Houses on West 142nd Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard as they boiled water and burned hot ovens.
Some residents in NYCHA apartments will have frozen turkeys that stay frozen due to lack of cooking gas this Thanksgiving.
The plan would address nearly $13 billion in repairs for the New York City Housing Authority.
Thursday may have marked the first snowfall of the season, but it also highlighted a very familiar problem for some public housing residents. There was no heat in their apartments -- again.
A judge shot down a deal Wednesday that was viewed as a possible fix for the nation's largest public housing agency.
Local leaders calling for transparency and accountability from the New York City Housing Authority say they have a modern idea to help if the agency approves.
Mayor Bill de Blasio toured a Housing Authority heating complex on Thursday to tout the steps he's taking to avoid last winter's massive boiler failures that left hundreds of thousands without heat for days.
There was outrage Monday from NYCHA tenants and housing advocates over smoking gun emails that show Mayor Bill de Blasio misleading the public about the extent of lead poisoning in public housing.
Furious tenants of a public housing project in the Bronx were pleading for help Monday, saying their buildings are overrun with rats -- and they're not kidding. They have the video to prove it.
There is grim news for tenants of public housing.
A hearing will be held Wednesday on whether an independent monitor should oversee the New York City Housing Authority. Dozens of NYCHA tenants will testify about the squalid living conditions, like peeling lead paint, mold from water leaks, rusty pipes and holes in the floor.
When the scandal first surfaced, the mayor said only 17 children had tested positive for lead poisoning -- a far cry from what the city is admitting now.
Starting Monday, NYCHA's more than 400,000 tenants won't be able to smoke any tobacco products within 25 feet of buildings.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a declared a public health emergency over lead levels in public housing.
A Brazilian staple in Newark is expecting over 1,000 fans to attend their watch parties for the World Cup, as their beloved team is the first to take the pitch at MetLife Stadium.
A former New York state trooper convicted of manslaughter in a crash that killed a little girl faces sentencing Tuesday. Christopher Baldner was convicted in the death of 11-year-old Monica Goods back in 2020.
Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
"Waiting on a Friend" by Natalie Adler, "A Pair of Aces" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, and "The Fervent Whites" by De'Shawn Charles Winslow are your choices for Club Calvi's next book.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, which has been at the center of ongoing protests.
A former New York state trooper convicted of manslaughter in a crash that killed a little girl faces sentencing Tuesday. Christopher Baldner was convicted in the death of 11-year-old Monica Goods back in 2020.
Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
A Brazilian staple in Newark is expecting over 1,000 fans to attend their watch parties for the World Cup, as their beloved team is the first to take the pitch at MetLife Stadium.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, which has been at the center of ongoing protests.
A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.
Monday was largely calm outside Delaney Hall in Newark after chaos unfolded over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, which has been at the center of ongoing protests.
A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
A Brazilian staple in Newark is expecting over 1,000 fans to attend their watch parties for the World Cup, as their beloved team is the first to take the pitch at MetLife Stadium.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
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.
Tuesday is a great day to get outside with sunny and 70-degree weather. Temperatures will soar into the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Thousands of New Jersey residents are under a water advisory after a min re-ruptured in Clifton.
Nassau County police said 22-year-old Kristin Scully got angry and stabbed Robert Michael Carragher Jr. in the neck while he was sleeping.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, which has been at the center of ongoing protests. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A Brazilian restaurant in New Jersey is gearing up to host over 1,000 fans per game during its World Cup watch parties, where the atmosphere will be through the roof. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
