Advocates call for more public housing funding in NY state budget
NYCHA residents are calling on the governor for rent relief as part of the state budget.
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NYCHA residents are calling on the governor for rent relief as part of the state budget.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday that the city's Big Apple Connect program expanded to 67 more NYCHA complexes in the five boroughs months ahead of schedule. The tenants have free basic cable and internet.
Mayor Eric Adams says it help close the digital divide that became more evident during the pandemic.
NYCHA says there are 2,330 pending emergency transfers, and of those, 76% are victims of domestic violence.
Domestic violence survivors living in NYCHA buildings are facing a crisis. The agency says there is a backlog of nearly 2,000 residents waiting for emergency transfer requests. Many say they fear for their lives. CBS2's Lisa Rozner spoke to one survivor who shared her story.
Levine is an innovator trying to come up with new ways to address old problems.
The audit committee, which is made up of a group of tenants, will provide the comptroller's office with feedback.
In an effort to restore trust, residents will play a role in how repairs are handled in NYCHA buildings.
They are accused of, among other things, terrorizing the residents of two public housing projects.
Finding money to keep New York City's vast network of public housing up and running has always been an iffy proposition.
Marcia Kramer's extended conversations with interim CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt and tenant activist Daniel Barber.
Some like it, but even they have a laundry list of complaints.
Daniel Barber, president of the Jackson Houses Resident Association, says elected officials have been neglecting public housing for decades.
Lisa Bova-Hiatt, the interim CEO of NYCHA, faces a new and possibly unanticipated problem as plummeting rent payments make it more difficult to fix the problems in public housing.
Vice Chair Victor Gonzalez will preside over board meetings until a new chair is selected.
Vice Chair Victor Gonzalez will preside over board meetings until a new chair is selected.
Officials say some NYCHA elevators were installed more than 30 years ago.
New elevators are in store for thousands of residents at New York City public housing buildings.
It's a tradition for 41 years: East New York resident Elizabeth Figueroa stuns neighbors with the elaborate display.
For more than 40 years, a Brooklyn woman has brightened her East New York hallway for the holidays in an effort to create a safe and merry space for the community, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
The problems at the Baruch Houses have left many questioning the agency's commitment to residents.
Dozens of people who live at a Lower East Side NYCHA complex are fuming over a broken boiler. They say it is creating all kinds of issues from lack of heat to mold. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The City Council is considering a similar bill that would prevent landlords of all buildings from doing checks.
A bill on Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk will ban criminal background checks for any person trying to get into NYCHA housing. As CBS2's Jessica Moore reports, the city could expand that to all buildings.
NYCHA developments have faced numerous issues over the years, including no heat or hot water.
The Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than three months.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
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.
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.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
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.
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.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
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.
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.
The Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than three months.
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.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
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.
There are some leftover sprinkles of rain in the morning for the start of another cloudy and chilly day. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the morning weather.
United States defense officials say the president has directed them to level Iran's ballistic capabilities, while Iran officials say Tehran has a right to defend itself. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 5 at 11 p.m.
The Gift of Marrow Registry held its annual Celebrating Life Gala in New York City on Thursday, where a cancer survivor met the donor who helped save her life.
The United States and Israel say they're intensifying attacks against Iran, and the defense secretary says more than 50,000 military personnel are involved. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
