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Margie Beltran was still cleaning up after a clogged pipe sent water shooting out of her sink and onto her floor at the Thomas Jefferson Houses Monday morning when history repeated itself early Wednesday.
The 10-year plan to close the Rikers complex announced last summer would put smaller jails in each borough.
Mayor Bill de Blasio will be in a closed door meeting with Housing Secretary Ben Carson on Tuesday to talk about both the current state and future of NYCHA.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has finally broken his near silence on an incident that for days has generated horror around the country.
There are more changes coming to the New York City Housing Authority.
In a rare mea culpa for de Blasio, he admitted that sending his deputy out to fire the longtime public servant was a mistake.
The City Council is calling for an investigation into whether Mayor Bill de Blasio intentionally deleted emails showing a chummy relationship with a donor.
Following ten days of turmoil following de Blasio's decision to fire DOI commissioner Mark Peters, the woman chosen to replace him faced the City Council Monday.
Mark Peters asked to testify publically about explosive charges accusing the mayor of multiple attempts to block publication of damaging reports exposing the dark underbelly of the administration.
Peters says he was given the heave-ho by de Blasio after he repeatedly refused to deep six investigations that exposed the dark underbelly of de Blasio's administration.
The plan would address nearly $13 billion in repairs for the New York City Housing Authority.
When the mayor finally addressed the media, flanked by several city commissioners, a frustrated de Blasio repeatedly blamed the city's poor response on a "perfect storm."
Mayor Bill de Blasio's office announced a new head of the city's Department of Investigation, indicating a shake up and firing of Mark Peters as the previous commissioner.
De Blasio joined friends and family of the 265 victims of the crash for the solemn memorial.
Lhota was appointed chairman of the MTA in June 2017. He previously held the position in 2012.
Democrats around the state are eager to push programs that were non-starters when the Republicans controlled the Senate.
A deal to bring Amazon to New York is close, sources close to Governor Andrew Cuomo tell CBS2. On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed what he is and isn't willing to put on the table.
New Yorkers in the five boroughs are voting Tuesday not just for their preferred candidates, but for three less-publicized measures.
Here's a look at what you'll see on the back of New York City voting ballots on Nov. 6
Not only did the mayor initially forget to read the names of the victims, his aides apparently to forgot to plan the event.
A new proposal to force City Hall to build more apartments for the homeless ignited a battle between City Council and Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio addressed families of the eight people killed in the West Side Highway, terror attack, but naming the victims was conspicuously missing.
In an Instagram post, the icon of the far-right called himself "without question the most censored man in America."
Hundreds of homeless New Yorkers marched on Gracie Mansion on Wednesday to pressure Mayor Bill de Blasio to build more permanent housing for those who can least afford it.
Mayor Bill de Blasio toured a Housing Authority heating complex on Thursday to tout the steps he's taking to avoid last winter's massive boiler failures that left hundreds of thousands without heat for days.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave his inaugural address Thursday afternoon outside City Hall, speaking for nearly 25 minutes to a crowd of about 4,000 spectators.
With Zohran Mamdani now officially the mayor of New York City, New Yorkers in all five boroughs are filled with hopes and fears.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The NHL is hosting its first outdoor game in Florida on Friday.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave his inaugural address Thursday afternoon outside City Hall, speaking for nearly 25 minutes to a crowd of about 4,000 spectators.
With Zohran Mamdani now officially the mayor of New York City, New Yorkers in all five boroughs are filled with hopes and fears.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in and addressed New Yorkers for the first time as the city's 112th mayor.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave his inaugural address Thursday afternoon outside City Hall, speaking for nearly 25 minutes to a crowd of about 4,000 spectators.
With Zohran Mamdani now officially the mayor of New York City, New Yorkers in all five boroughs are filled with hopes and fears.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in and addressed New Yorkers for the first time as the city's 112th mayor.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The NHL is hosting its first outdoor game in Florida on Friday.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the Spurs rallied to beat the Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the Capitals past the Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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 Marcia Kramer, Jennifer Bisram, Dick Brennan, Jessica Moore and Kristine Johnson report on the inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Zohran Mamdani gave his first public address as mayor of New York City at his inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026.
Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke before swearing in Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026.
Jumaane Williams was sworn in as public advocate of New York City at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026.
Inaugural poet Cornelius Eady recited his original poem "Proof" at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026.
