Big Apple Connect bringing free broadband to 150,000 NYCHA households
Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday an expansion to the Big Apple Connect program, which is helping to bridge the digital divide.
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Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday an expansion to the Big Apple Connect program, which is helping to bridge the digital divide.
Earlier this year, New York became the first state to ban gas stoves in new residential building construction.
A new pilot program in New York City will help to bring energy efficient electric stoves to those in NYCHA housing.
When NYCHA was the one contesting, violations were at least reduced 74% of the time.
A CBS New York investigation finds one landlord that contests the health department's lead paint violations nearly as often as all the other landlords in the city combined -- NYCHA. Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the details. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pYbKJn
Police said the teen was shot around 4 p.m. Wednesday near a NYCHA building on Frederick Douglas Boulevard.
The city says they will be moved into new apartments and still pay the same rent, but that's not assuaging fears.
The city says the tenants will be moved into new apartments and still pay the same rent, but that's not assuaging fears. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Just this year, there have been 110 lithium-ion battery fires in New York City, killing 13 people.
New funding is going toward safe charging stations for e-bikes outside of NYCHA complexes. This comes after four people were killed in a fire at an e-bike shop in Chinatown last week. CBS2's Doug Williams reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3pj9vA9
More funding to fix buildings could help some of the estimated 250,000 people on NYCHA waiting lists.
More funding to fix buildings could help some of the estimated 250,000 people on NYCHA waiting lists, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
But as CBS2 found out, some Chelsea residents are skeptical of the plan.
But as CBS2's Kristie Keleshian found out, some Chelsea residents are skeptical of the plan.
Witnesses say just moments before, a group of teenagers were gathered in the courtyard and got into an argument.
A teenager is lucky to be alive after police say shots were fired outside an Upper West Side apartment building Friday. One of those bullets grazed the 17-year-old's head. As CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, investigators are still searching for the shooter.
It's a problem they've dealt with for years: residents say sewage complaints have gone ignored.
The NYPD wants your help identifying the woman seen on video firing a shot from the rooftop of a building in the Douglass Houses NYCHA complex in Morningside Heights on April 21, 2023.
A 14-year-old girl told police her caretaker held a gun to her head and her younger brother's head multiple times.
It is also granting 612 additional housing choice vouchers to NYCHA and Housing Preservation and Development.
The state department of housing and urban development is granting 612 additional housing vouchers to NYCHA and the city.
CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on the 3-year-old girl's condition.
The child was hospitalized in critical-but-stable condition. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
The attacks happened about an hour apart in the Boerum Hill section of the borough on Saturday afternoon. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest.
They're calling for nearly $589 million to be included in the budget.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A driver is wanted after they struck and killed a young child in Brooklyn and then fled the scene Thursday, New York City police said.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
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.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Forever chemicals are known to have leaked into our food from packaging and cookware, but now the risk may be reaching our crops. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports on a new study that shows toxic chemicals may be entering the food chain through contaminated soil, water and air.
The NYPD has released pictures of a person wanted in connection to the violent robbery of a 14-year-old in the Bronx in February.
The U.S. military says it's bombarding Iran, taking out its missiles and trying to stop its ability to respond. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A jury in Lower Manhattan is now deliberating the fate of the Alexander brothers, who are charged with sex trafficking.
