USPS begins crime prevention initiative centered in NYC
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is out to prevent package thefts. Project Safe Delivery is a nationwide crime prevention initiative centered in Queens.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is out to prevent package thefts. Project Safe Delivery is a nationwide crime prevention initiative centered in Queens.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
Congresswoman Grace Meng, the NYPD and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are offering mail theft prevention tips.
A former mail carrier from Brooklyn is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing dozens of credit cards in the mail and then using them to buy high-end clothes and pricey food over the course of two years. As CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas found this is not the first time a local mail carrier has faced accusations like this. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3DctDae
Rep. Gottheimer is calling on the U.S. Postal Service to strengthen the verification process for address changes.
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Some customers could pay as much as $6.45 in additional costs for mailing packages during the holiday season.
Thieves have been seeing U.S. Postal Service green relay boxes used to store mail as easy targets
The federal government's plan to send rapid COVID-19 tests to homes through the U.S. Postal Service doesn't appear to be working for everyone.
A day ahead of the scheduled rollou, some Americans are already placing orders through a form posted by the U.S. Postal Service.
It happened Monday at 11:45 a.m. at Grand Concourse and East Burnside Avenues.
A nonprofit says it is at risk of not being able to help those in need in 2022 after its largest mailing to solicit thousands of donors disappeared from the post office without a trace.
If you are doing most of your Christmas shopping online, FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service say Wednesday is the last day to order presents for ground shipping if you want them to arrive before Christmas.
A mail carrier is recovering after suffering several broken bones in his face. Police said he was assaulted by at least two men on dirt bikes and they remain at large.
The Hall of Fame catcher won 10 World Series championships with the Yankees.
Video shows one officer banging on the side of the truck while another officer jumps on a patrol car as the suspect tries taking off. But this time, she was trapped and officers quickly moved in to get her.
Only 75% of first class mail will arrive on time this year.
New York and other states filed a lawsuit against the administration after massive cutbacks cause nationwide service delays.
The House of Representatives on Saturday approved an additional $25 billion in funding for the U.S. Postal Service and the reversal of recent operational changes that critics say delayed mail delivery.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has been at the center of controversy over cost-cutting changes to the U.S. Postal Service.
Many are blaming new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and President Donald Trump, who they say wants to compromise mail-in voting for the November election.
A showdown is looming on Capitol Hill over controversial service changes at the U.S. Postal Service. They are changes that some fear could impact the election in November.
The U.S. Postal Service is at the center of a fight that seems to be getting more intense by the day.
Recent changes have resulted in delays and concerns about delivery of election mail.
The USPS, UPS and FedEx are all reporting they're currently exceeding the number of packages usually seen around the holidays.
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
The Pacers hope to bounce back tonight as they face the Knicks for Game 3 of the teams' NBA Playoffs series
A plastic surgeon from Long Island recently returned from a medical mission in Gaza and says the experience changed him forever.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Columbia University began its graduation ceremonies Friday. The university decided to cancel its main commencement after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests and turmoil on campus.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
For years, CBS New York has covered the issue of people from New York and beyond having alleged stalkers place GPS devices in their cars, but with newer cars, tracking software is often built into the vehicle.
Advocates are calling on New York City to reverse a multimillion dollar budget cut to the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), which helps survivors of crimes like domestic abuse and gun violence.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
A New Jersey fire chief who allegedly dumped a bucket of rocks, mud and gravel onto a rare 1995 Nissan Nismo 270R has been criminally charged.
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway faced questions from New Jersey lawmakers at a state budget hearing Thursday regarding pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
A plastic surgeon from Long Island recently returned from a medical mission in Gaza and says the experience changed him forever.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
An instructor at Nassau County's Fire Service Academy was badly burned during a training exercise Thursday.
An accused international jewelry thief was arrested in New York City after he was allegedly caught on video pocketing a $17,000 watch inside a Long Island store.
The land in East Farmingdale, near Republic Airport, has been vacant since the 1990s.
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Sammy's Law Thursday, which grants New York City the authority to lower the citywide speed limit from 25 MPH to 20 MPH.
Nearly two dozen faculty members at The New School put up tents in the Greenwich Village school's lobby on Wednesday.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Artemi Panarin redirected a pass between his legs at the crease to beat Pyotr Kotchetkov just 1:43 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series.
Yordan Alvarez and Jon Singleton each hit long homers in the first inning for the Houston Astros who beat the New York Yankees 4-3 to avoid being swept in the season series.
StubHub says the Knicks and Rangers are headlining the best-selling series in the NBA and NHL Playoff second rounds.
Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Juan Soto homered and drove in five runs, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 9-4.
A new piece of legislation passed in the New York State Budget clarifies the distinction between squatters and tenants.
Walks in the park just got a lot brighter thanks to Harlem Sculpture Gardens, the largest outdoor public art exhibit ever in the neighborhood.
Riverdale resident Leo Shliselberg says despite the hardships he's experienced in life, the best medicine is laughter.
A Brooklyn firefighter is hailed a hero after officials say he rescued a man out of a burning car in front of his family.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
After another dramatic week at the trial of former President Donald Trump, Hofstra Law Professor James Sample joins CBS News New York to discuss the latest developments.
Mother's Day is also looking like it will be rainy. CBS New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
The search is on for a driver who took off after killing a Brooklyn woman and critically injuring another in a hit-and-run crash Thursday. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Cornell University president Martha E. Pollack will step down at the end of June, she announced Thursday.
This year, Columbia will not be holding the planned main ceremony on the South Lawn of the Morningside Heights campus. Dozens of smaller ceremonies will be held instead. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.