Rep. Ritchie Torres details proposed legislation in response to NYCHA scandal
Congressman Ritchie Torres on Thursday detailed his proposed legislation in response to the NYCHA bribery scandal. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49obsfU
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Congressman Ritchie Torres on Thursday detailed his proposed legislation in response to the NYCHA bribery scandal. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49obsfU
Torres grew up in the city's public housing, and introduced a bill to demand more transparency after the arrests.
They said NYCHA residents who know of any corruption or misconduct can report it and remain anonymous. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The U.S. Attorney's office says 70 current and former NYCHA employees are facing charges.
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.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
There was a debate about ads for the Museum of Sex on New York City buses at Wednesday's MTA board meeting.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
The New York primaries on Tuesday were a big win for the progressive left. All three congressional candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won.
The driver involved in the 2024 shooting death of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller agreed to a plea deal Wednesday.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
There was a debate about ads for the Museum of Sex on New York City buses at Wednesday's MTA board meeting.
The New York primaries on Tuesday were a big win for the progressive left. All three congressional candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won.
The driver involved in the 2024 shooting death of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller agreed to a plea deal Wednesday.
Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a fire and explosion at a Vitane Pharmaceutical building in Congers.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
The New York primaries on Tuesday were a big win for the progressive left. All three congressional candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won.
The FBI on Wednesday morning arrested Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams at his Manhattan home, as well as his brother, Anthony Carone, and Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu.
Three separate search warrants were carried out Wednesday due to a joint NYPD and FBI investigation into alleged corruption within the police department, according to sources.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for June 24 at 6 p.m.
Two NYPD recruits had full-circle moments Wednesday as they graduated. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
A surprise parade with dozens of kids, fire trucks and alumni was held for a Queens crossing guard who is retiring after nearly 50 years on the job.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan speaks to those who could be affected and has more on if there is any way out of this.
