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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.
Residents in one Brooklyn NYCHA building say a broken mailbox has left them feeling cut off for months. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger went looking for answers.
More than 8,600 NYCHA apartments sit vacant, according to city data, even though hundreds of thousands of people are on the waiting list. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to Queensbridge Houses to find out what's behind the backlog.
NYCHA has opened its first dog park, and it's serving as more than just a place for dogs to run free.
NYCHA has opened its first dog park, and it's serving as more than just a place for dogs to run free. It's helping to bring together a neighborhood. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford shows us how.
There's a new initiative to plant trees around New York City public housing.
Some Queens tenants are struggling to get into their apartments after the rollout of new technology. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
Tenants at a NYCHA building in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions, sometimes even getting trapped inside. Over the past two years, CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has covered problems at this building and is once again demanding answers for tenants.
Several Bronx residents are claiming they haven't been able to take a hot bath or shower for months, due to extremely low water pressure or no water at all.
Several Bronx residents are claiming they haven't been able to take a hot bath or shower since last summer due to extremely low water pressure or no water at all. Tenants at the Patterson Houses invited CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford inside their homes as they want answers from NYCHA and access to hot water again.
NYCHA repairs now take about 415 days on average, according to new data, but some residents are taking advantage of a little-known resource to get a faster fix.
The time it takes for NYCHA to fix an issue in an apartment is getting worse, according to new data analyzed by CBS News New York. But investigative reporter Tim McNicholas shows us how some are taking advantage of a little-known solution.
The bodies of a woman and a child were found in a NYCHA building in Brooklyn on Wednesday.
A New York City police detective was shot Tuesday morning on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
The shooting happened inside an apartment at a NYCHA complex known as the Vladeck Houses. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on the detective's condition.
Residents at one NYCHA building in Queens say they've been told elevator repairs won't happen until this summer, which would force some to walk up six flights of stairs for months. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has been covering maintenance issues at the complex and tried to get answers for them.
The Trump administration ordered a freeze on federal grants and loans Tuesday. While the move was blocked by a federal judge, one of the many areas potentially impacted by the loss, if it's enacted, is the New York City Housing Authority.
The Trump administration ordered a freeze on federal grants and loans Tuesday, but a federal judge has temporarily blocked it. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports on how the freeze would have impacted the Tri-State Area.
An elderly Bronx woman who weathered unbearable conditions in her NYCHA unit just got the keys to a brand new apartment. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in a NYCHA building in Harlem promises to tackle everything from rats to energy, even recycling. This is the first public housing building in the country to use this tech. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell takes us to the Polo Grounds Towers.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains why the organization focuses its work predominantly in and around NYCHA developments.
Two NYC employees pleaded not guilty in an alleged attack on former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson, Anthony Sliwa.
A Brooklyn childhood education center that has been operating for decades is fighting to reopen after waiting months for NYCHA to address mold issues. Now, the city is promising to make things right after CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger started reaching out to get answers.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company says in a statement.
NYC public schools open today for the first day of the 2025-2026 academic calendar.
A crash today on Rt. 3 in Clifton, N.J. has all eastbound lanes closed for the morning commute.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
NYC public schools open today for the first day of the 2025-2026 academic calendar.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
As rain chances go up, so too will humidity levels, making it feel more like summer again.
Labor Day is here, and the beautiful stretch of weather continues to close out the holiday weekend around NYC.
NYC and the surrounding area could see a chance of rain today, but the forecast is looking bright for the holiday weekend ahead.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
A crash today on Rt. 3 in Clifton, N.J. has all eastbound lanes closed for the morning commute.
Police said they received 911 calls reporting the 68-year-old woman was disturbing other residents in her building.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
Officials say the Buckabear Wildfire started Tuesday at the Newark Watershed.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was linked to his alleged victims using DNA testing known as whole genome sequencing, prosecutors say.
Police on Long Island say officers shot and killed 33-year-old James Rosano after he pointed a BB gun at them overnight in Carle Place.
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.
New York Rep. Tom Suozzi says the Democratic Party has plenty of obstacles to overcome to defeat Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
The two women from New York were on a pontoon boat with five other people at Flagstaff Lake in Eustis, Maine.
The Texas state Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill that would make it easier to sue physicians and distributors who mail abortion pills into the state.
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections and work permits for nearly 270,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the federal government has "no immediate plans" to send National Guard forces to Chicago, an idea floated by President Trump.
Sources say it's part of an attempt to set up a one-on-one match between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
New York City's investigation into a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem is over, the city Health Department says.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
No new cases have been reported in the impacted ZIP codes — 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039 — since Aug. 13.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene died at 73 after a lengthy illness, his representative told CBS News.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
The English rock band Oasis landed in the NYC area for two concerts this Labor Day weekend in New Jersey.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
The Houston Astros rallied for an 8-7 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Mets 6-2.
The news of Alijah Vera-Tucker's potentially serious injury came Wednesday, just four days before the season opener against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.
It was the eighth grand slam this season for the Yankees and first since Grisham connected Friday against the White Sox.
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.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
It's the first day of school, and CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook is catching up with families outside one of the new schools in Jamaica, Queens.
Authorities say a dump truck overturned shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday at the Main Ave. exit.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Thursday marks the first day of school for New York City public school students. CBS News New York's Christina Fan and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage.
The Associated Press reports the family is buying a 10% stake in the team, which still needs to be approved by the owners.
