NYCHA tenants losing patience with city's response to arsenic concerns
Thousands of people are waiting for test results, and in the interim are now using water from cans.
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Thousands of people are waiting for test results, and in the interim are now using water from cans.
New test results are in, after slightly elevated levels of arsenic were found in the water supply at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has the story.
For the fourth day in a row, thousands of residents in the East Village are being told not to drink from the tap. Late last week, the city found slightly elevated levels of arsenic in the water. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village are being told not to drink or cook with the water because of high levels of arsenic. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has the story.
Mayor Eric Adams says NYCHA started testing in early August after getting multiple complaints of cloudy water.
New York City handed out bottles of water to tenants at a NYCHA complex in the East Village on Saturday after arsenic was found in the tap water. CBS2's Alecia Reid has more on the disturbing discovery at the Jacob Riis Houses.
Arsenic was discovered in the tap water at a New York City Housing Authority complex in the East Village. CBS2's Alecia Reid has details.
Clarkson Wilson is accused of shooting the 25-year-old woman in the head just blocks from Union Square.
Police have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a woman in the East Village.
The shootings happened just blocks from each other on Thursday. Police say one victim was targeted.
Gun violence is rattling residents in the East Village after two shootings that happened just blocks away from each other. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Police say the 25-year-old woman was found with a gunshot wound to her head early Thursday morning in the East Village. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
The attacks happened about an hour apart early Saturday morning.
A man is wanted for sexually assaulting two women in separate attacks in Manhattan early Saturday morning. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Police said the suspect pushed the 23-year-old woman into her apartment and stole her wallet.
Police said the man pushed his way into a woman's apartment and took her wallet after trying to sexually assault her.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
A 39-year-old man is dead after police say he was shot in the East Village.
According to police, the suspect and Ramon were involved in a dispute.
Police are searching for a gunman after an argument in the East Village ended in deadly violence; CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Investigators said the suspect shot the man during a dispute. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
People from Chinatown and Little Italy rallied with members of the Ukrainian community Saturday; CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Communities from Chinatown, Little Italy and the East Village will hold the "Stand With Ukraine" event this afternoon on Grand Street.
Prosecutors said the attack was premeditated and constituted an act of terror. If convicted, James could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
A car fire and explosion in the Bronx apparently started when a tossed cigarette was blown into trash, witnesses say.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Republicans tried to equate incumbent Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to Zohran Mamdani, but it didn't come close to working out.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
A car fire and explosion in the Bronx apparently started when a tossed cigarette was blown into trash, witnesses say.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Republicans tried to equate incumbent Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to Zohran Mamdani, but it didn't come close to working out.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
LaGuardia, JFK, Newark Liberty and Teterboro airports are among the 40 that are expected to be impacted by the FAA's flight reduction due to the government shutdown
Rowan freshman Tomas Kaan Jimenez-Guzal is among the suspects charged with plotting an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in Michigan over Halloween weekend.
Bergen County hosted an emergency food distribution event for furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients who have been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight, including one that crashed into a Ridgefield teen's bedroom, trapping him.
Mikie Sherrill shared plans for her term as New Jersey governor, including a freeze on utility costs.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
Jayden Flores was riding his e-bike to Mepham High School in North Bellmore when he collided with an SUV, police said.
Suffolk County police say 90-100 teens were at the party when a fight broke out.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Republicans tried to equate incumbent Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to Zohran Mamdani, but it didn't come close to working out.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Edwards scored 15 points in 29 minutes after missing four games with a strained right hamstring.
The Nets pulled away in the fourth quarter in a game of spurts that featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
The Blueshirts were blanked 3-0 on Tuesday and have scored just six goals in six games on home ice this season.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Studio Museum in Harlem is reopening after more than 7 years, welcoming visitors back at low-cost. Since 1968, the museum has featured the work of artists of African descent.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
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.
A driver going the wrong way struck and killed a young woman in the West Village on Thursday morning, police say. As CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports, people in the area say they've seen wrong-way drivers on that street before.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday she will retire from Congress after her term ends in 2027.
Thursday marked Day 37 of the government shutdown, and the pressure is increasing on lawmakers to find a deal to end this historic impasse. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A New York City restaurant that's also a nonprofit is testing out a new way to dine. Community Kitchen is based on a pay-what-you-can system.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce that she is running for governor Friday, sources tell CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer.
