Bronx post office says it cannot safely deliver packages as wait times soar
People in the Bronx are complaining about painfully long wait times at their local post office as lines sometimes go out the door.
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People in the Bronx are complaining about painfully long wait times at their local post office as lines sometimes go out the door.
People in the Bronx are complaining about painfully long wait times at their local post office as lines sometimes go out the door. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
The holiday shopping rush is on, and that means porch pirates will have more packages to choose from at your door. However, a New Jersey lawmaker is trying to stiffen penalties for those arrested.
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
Investigators believe the master key or locks were somehow compromised, allowing the thief or thieves to get into the boxes.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
Elie Wiesel is just the 18th honoree in the United States Postal Service's "Distinguished Americans" series.
Nearly two dozen families at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn say they've been forced to trek to the post office twice a week after a faulty lock left their building's mailbox panel unusable.
Long Island business owners who went out of their way to pay bills the safe way, or so they thought, received a warning on Tuesday. Their mail got stolen anyway.
The woman accused of fatally stabbing a postal worker at a Harlem deli pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter Wednesday as part of a plea deal.
Jaia Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter for the fatal January stabbing Ray Hodge, 36, in a dispute witnesses say started over who was next in line at a Harlem deli.
Three USPS workers in NYC are accused of dragging an unconscious colleague into a mail truck, where one allegedly tried to rape her.
Three postal workers are facing charges after they allegedly dragged an unconcious colleague into a mail truck and one tried to rape her.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp on March 27, the U.S. Postal Service announced.
The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.
A federal oversight report released last month showed that mail theft is becoming more common inside the Postal Service.
The suspect accused of stabbing a postal worker to death after an argument inside a Harlem deli is expected to appear in court Wednesday.
The Harlem deli worker says the postal worker who died and the woman charged with his murder were regular customers.
A Bronx family is in mourning after a father who worked for the U.S. Postal Service was fatally stabbed during an argument Thursday while ordering a deli sandwich. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A United States Postal Service worker was fatally stabbed Thursday while ordering a sandwich at a deli in Harlem. A woman has been arrested and charged with murder.
The USPS said it is working with the NYPD as they continue to investigate what may have led to the deadly attack. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A U.S. postal worker was fatally stabbed while ordering a sandwich at a deli in Harlem, sources said. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
Gabriel Vilardi tied his career high with his 27th goal of the season and won the game in a shootout, and the Jets ended their three-game losing streak by beating the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A fundraiser to save the Mermaid Parade is nearing it's goal. The annual art parade is a summertime staple in Coney Island. This year, however, it's in jeopardy.
A Monday strike deadline is fast approaching as New York University and unionized, non-tenured faculty work to reach an agreement.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
Gabriel Vilardi tied his career high with his 27th goal of the season and won the game in a shootout, and the Jets ended their three-game losing streak by beating the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1 on Saturday night.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for a cooler week, with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to the low 50s into next weekend.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on what was a historic promotions day in the Westchester County city.
CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides has the latest on the war with Iran and the pressure the U.S. is putting on its European allies to help with the Strait of Hormuz.
More than 900 faculty members are prepared to walk off campus on Monday at 8 a.m., a move that could impact more than 25% of classes at the school. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger went to a Red Storm watch party in Manhattan on Sunday evening.
