Dozens of NYCHA superintendents arrested in corruption investigation
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from officials and the impact on tenants.
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CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from officials and the impact on tenants.
Dozens of NYCHA workers have been arrested and accused of stealing millions from the city through an alleged pay-to-play scheme. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has more on this record bust. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49rAevx
Dozens of New York City employees have been arrested in a massive bribery investigation. NYCHA employees are accused of taking millions of dollars from contractors in exchange for awarding projects. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49rAevx
The bribes - more than $2 million in total - allegedly took place at nearly a third of all NYCHA buildings across all five boroughs of New York City. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams was joined by other law enforcement officials to announce 70 current and former NYCHA employees are facing bribery and extortion charges.
The blaze broke out at around 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Gowanus Houses on Bond Street in Boerum Hill.
The fire started inside an apartment on the 5th floor of the Wagner Houses just before 9 a.m. Friday.
Investigators said they believe Javel Lawton was targeted.
Tenants voted to enter the NYCHA Public Housing Preservation Trust, which would use federal funds for repairs.
Tenants at Brooklyn's Nostrand Houses voted Friday to participate in a new program to expediate repairs to their building. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/473aBQn
Parents say they've been waiting more than three years for a fix.
A sinkhole at a NYCHA playground has made it unsafe for children to play. Residents say they've waited long enough for repairs, and now, they're demanding action. CBS New York's Elle McLogan takes us to Queensbridge. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NhcRfB
The fire started around 7 p.m. Sunday inside a 10th floor apartment in the Soundview neighborhood.
A Bronx man was killed when a lithium-ion battery sparked a fire Sunday inside a New York City Housing Authority building, the FDNY says.
Officials are still investigating how the blaze started. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams make an announcement about the New York City Housing Authority, NYCHA.
They're deciding if they want to take part in a plan to use federal funds, including a Public Housing Preservation Trust initiative.
They're deciding if they want to take part in a plan to use federal funds, including a Public Housing Preservation Trust initiative. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
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.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
The Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
The family of Marcus Burks believes he did not receive the assistance he needed after a car crash in Newburgh, New York, in January.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The family of Marcus Burks believes he did not receive the assistance he needed after a car crash in Newburgh, New York, in January.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
A Brooklyn high school football player was fatally shot by a teammate while they were passing around a gun for fun, officials said.
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a possible pipe bomb inside a home in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn on Wednesday morning.
The bodies of the two pilots killed when an Air Canada plane collided with a Port Authority truck at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night were to be transported back to Canada on Wednesday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
At least 27 early childhood education centers across the city are vacant, NYC's deputy chancellor of the Division of Early Childhood Education said.
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
The Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
Major League Baseball is set to return to New York City as the New York Mets will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener on Thursday.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
Major League Baseball is set to return to New York City as the New York Mets will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener on Thursday.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie sat down in an interview, pleading for the return of her mother who has been missing since January.
Former Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro will be back in a New York federal courtroom for a pre-trial hearing. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Two-year-old Wyatt Lopez was finally released from NYU Langone after spending nearly a year there waiting for a new heart.
It's shaping up to be a beautiful day for the Mets' home opener with temperatures reaching into the high 60s and partly cloudy skies. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
