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.
The deaths of a child and three adults in a Flushing, Queens, fire are now being investigated as homicides.
Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the Rangers downed the Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
St. John's was eliminated from the NCAA tournament Friday night after falling to Duke, 80-75, in the Sweet 16.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth to end an 0-for-7 start to his season after the two-time reigning AL MVP had a strike call overturned by the automated system earlier in that same at-bat when he challenged, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
The deaths of a child and three adults in a Flushing, Queens, fire are now being investigated as homicides.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
A 29-year-old man was killed in a shooting inside a Queens bar early Tuesday morning. Police sources said he was not the intended target.
Eight years after it was put up with pride, the name Cesar Chavez has been removed from a school in Yonkers.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
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.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
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.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
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.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
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.
Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the Rangers downed the Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
St. John's was eliminated from the NCAA tournament Friday night after falling to Duke, 80-75, in the Sweet 16.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth to end an 0-for-7 start to his season after the two-time reigning AL MVP had a strike call overturned by the automated system earlier in that same at-bat when he challenged, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
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.
St. John's was eliminated from the NCAA tournament Friday night after falling to Duke, 80-75, in the Sweet 16.
NYU is diving headfirst into figuring out how to help not just students but everyone step back from their phones a little more each day. Jarred Hill reports.
St. John's is trying to secure a spot in the next round of the NCAA Tournament. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Steve Overmyer report.
Though taking a plane is statistically safer than driving a car, that doesn't stop millions from worrying about an upcoming flight. Shawna Mizelle reports.
Security concerns during spring break have led to stepped-up enforcement across several popular destinations. Cristian Benavides reports.