Empty storefronts litter Manhattan streets
If you've been out shopping lately, you may have noticed several empty storefronts, especially on the Upper East Side. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook goes into the community to see what's going on.
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If you've been out shopping lately, you may have noticed several empty storefronts, especially on the Upper East Side. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook goes into the community to see what's going on.
There's more fallout after the Suffolk County government website was hacked. It turns out, many of the county's services are still not working properly. CBS2's John Dias reports.
From abandoned to affordable, thousands of homes creating eyesores in city neighborhoods could soon be a beacon of hope in a tight real estate market. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on "zombie homes" in this exclusive report.
As CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports, those who stand to benefit from the initiative are potentially low- and moderate-income families.
With rents notoriously high in Brooklyn and Manhattan, you might think New York City is the most expensive place in the U.S. for renters, but that's not the case.
StreetEasy says 34% of available inventory is made up of apartments in which tenants could not afford new prices after the deals they received during the pandemic.
It's officially summer, and that means a lot of New Yorkers are apartment hunting. Rental prices are sky high, but there may be some hope. CBS2's Mary Calvi spoke with Casey Roberts from StreetEasy.
According to Realtor.com's April rental report, rents are on the rise in the New York City metro area, especially for studio apartments.
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board took a preliminary vote Thursday to increase rent stabilized units. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Thursday's vote will be followed by four public hearings before the final decision in June.
The $100 million project will eventually provide more than 2,000 affordable homes in Far Rockaway, and create jobs.
Many felt the pandemic would leave much of the office space vacant. But it turns out that's not exactly the case.
Many thought the pandemic left much of the city's commercial office space vacant. But it turns out that's not exactly the case. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Many people in New York City are feeling the squeeze on their rent. As pandemic deals end, even long-term renters are facing unheard-of increases; CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
"For Sale" signs are few and far between in Westchester County. Low inventory plus high demand equals a difficult time for homebuyers.
As of July, the median home sale price in Manhattan was $1.2 million compared to $386,000 in the Bronx.
The 500 affected employees will instead work form home, from new shared workspaces in Manhattan and from offices in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Advocates say it's a big step toward ending housing discrimination against people who have served time in jail.
One realtor says those who sign away their rights to inspections move in and then might discover dangerously old plumbing, a bad roof, a faulty furnace or worse.
Though housing prices have soared in many parts of the country, and inventory is way down, real estate sales may still be stronger in 2021.
The home on Greenwood Lake in Orange County was once owned by the parents of Jeter's grandfather, before the family sold it in 1996.
Notable firms like Corcoran Group and Century 21 are accused of illegally discriminating against low-income tenants with housing vouchers.
Proponents say the cost of 3D technology construction is 50% cheaper than comparable newly constructed homes in Riverhead and 10 times faster.
Erin Hudson, real estate reporter at The Real Deal. estimates - based on public loan documents - secret apartments push vacancy rates of many buildings to 25% and higher.
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a spike in county real estate prices, as people move from the city to the suburbs.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is returning to New York City with a sacred souvenir from a pilgrimage to Rome.
Video shows people were dancing at a community celebration moments before a three-wheel motorcycle barreled through Commodore Barry Park.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
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.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
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.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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.
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.
Instead of 20%, residents could see a 15% tax hike, the mayor said Monday, after the city secured $120 million in aid from the state of New Jersey. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Donations have poured in and now churches and nonprofits are scrambling to raise money to ship critical aid. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Police say two teenagers were riding down 162nd Street in Flushing, when they swerved to avoid crashing into the driver’s side door of a parked car as it was opening. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
The plane was hit by a drone early Monday morning. And while there was no significant damage, CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports it was just the latest in a string of incidents in recent days at area airports.
The NYPD said the teen operating the bike swerved to avoid hitting the door, but lost control and collided with a truck. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
