Elevators to be replaced at 20 NYCHA developments
New elevators are in store for thousands of residents at New York City public housing buildings.
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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 New York City Council will hold a hearing today on the agency's winter preparedness.
Tenants will be allowed to vote whether to opt into the trust or remain in the traditional program.
CBS2 spoke with a tenant who confirmed the repairs.
There's an update on a NYCHA nightmare for tenants who say they had been living without heat for nearly a year.
Some tenants of the Astoria Houses say they haven't had heat since last December, and they're tired of complaining.
Colder temperatures mean tenants in a Queens housing complex are worried about another winter with no heat. They tell CBS2's Alecia Reid they can't get a solid answer from anyone, and they've been living like this for almost a year.
Twelve people were listed in serious condition.
The blaze is still under investigation. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest on the conditions of the victims.
CBS2's Kevin Rincon heard from tenants who say they've been living without necessities like heat and hot water.
Lawmakers and public housing tenants gathered on the steps of City Hall on Tuesday, demanding NYCHA do more to improve living conditions throughout the city. CBS2's Kevin Rincon heard from tenants who say they've been living without basic necessities like heat and hot water.
People at the Astoria Houses told us about a lack of heat in their homes.
Linda Edwards, who told CBS2's Kevin Rincon about the outage, contacted us Monday to say the heat was fixed shortly after our report aired Sunday night.
The freezing cold temperatures outside are being felt inside at the Astoria Houses.
Both are expected to survive. Police say the fire stated in the kitchen just before 1 p.m.
A 29-year-old man was killed and his 19-year-old girlfriend was wounded outside a NYCHA building. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The gunfire erupted in the lobby of NYCHA building. CBS2's Maurice Dubois has the breaking details.
"Some days, we don't eat. No, because I don't have the money to spend," one resident told CBS2.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
As part of a race on the Lower East Side this weekend, two winners will walk away with one month of free rent, up to $4,000.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 25 at 11 p.m.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
Police are searching for a gunman accused of killing two men in separate shootings just two days apart. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The NYPD says a 16-year-old has turned himself in for the deadly shooting of another teenager.
