Family Says Inoperable And Malfunctioning Elevators Inside Bronx NYCHA Building Led To Mother's Fall, Serious Injury
A Bronx woman is in critical condition, after falling down a flight of stairs in her New York City Housing Authority building.
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A Bronx woman is in critical condition, after falling down a flight of stairs in her New York City Housing Authority building.
Residents say the problem started at the beginning of November and their calls for help have gone unanswered.
Under a new law to help NYCHA residents dealing with mold in their homes, the city housing authority is required to tell residents what they can do if their complaints go unaddressed.
The season's first snowfall was unwelcome for shivering tenants inside a ew York City Housing Authority complex in the Bronx.
Larry Keyes is 80 years old and says he and his neighbors living in the 11 NYCHA-run brownstones are beyond frustrated they still can't cook on their stoves.
When CBS2 visited the buildings two weeks ago, the agency said it was working with an outside vendor to expedite the repairs. People who live there say they've heard that line before.
Hundreds of New York City Housing Authority Residents finally have their heat back on.
Tenant Association President Cynthia Tibbs says the same stretch of housing also went without gas for an entire year, starting on Thanksgiving Day in 2018.
A big job is getting even bigger -- removing the lead paint from New York City public housing.
It happened at the Ravenswood NYCHA Housing Complex on 35th Street in Astoria around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.
New data from the Department of Health shows a deepening divide as black and Latino communities are dying at twice the rate of their white counterparts.
The mayor said New York City is not yet ready to roll out the plan, because there isn't enough COVID-19 testing capacity.
In New York City, residents will receive fliers and a knock at their door from a nurse or EMT.
"I could almost guarantee I contracted this coronavirus from my job," said one NYCHA employee who tested positive for COVID-19.
City Council member Ritchie Torres says NYCHA has a history of not effectively addressing mold problems.
Thousands of New York City Housing Authority residents said Tuesday the city is failing them because they went without clean water to drink or to use for bathing for three days.
A water main break shut down service to 10 buildings Sunday at the Taft Houses.
At a rally on the steps of City Hall, the advocates demanded that the governor earmark $3 billion for public housing projects in the state, including $2 billion of it for NYCHA.
These centers run programs for children under the age of 6.
They say NYCHA has failed to provide basic services, including heat and hot water.
Police say the suspect is still on the run. He's believed to have escaped in a beige Chevy Tahoe.
A Brooklyn mother is fed up with a foul stench that's lingering in her apartment. She said she has made numerous complaints to New York City Housing Authority, but not enough has been done.
Just moments before CBS2 aired Rivera's story at 6 p.m. on Friday, NYCHA responded, saying the agency sent contractors to repair radiator knobs and a steam leak in the living room.
The woman paid $90 a night to stay at Chelsea's Fulton Houses.
NYCHA's website says it has at least 17 more outages planned over the next week or two to deal with heat and water issues.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
The mother of newborn twins who were found dead behind a Bronx apartment building nearly five years ago faced a judge Wednesday.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
A New York federal indictment has charged the longtime head of a Mexican megachurch with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Thursday marks 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, when hijackers crashed four passenger jets, two of them into the World Trade Center.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
The mother of newborn twins who were found dead behind a Bronx apartment building nearly five years ago faced a judge Wednesday.
Thursday marks 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, when hijackers crashed four passenger jets, two of them into the World Trade Center.
The NYPD is in the third day of a manhunt for a suspect accused of killing a couple in Bellerose, Queens and then torching their house.
The Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in their season-opening loss to the Steelers.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway today.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Once the 1 p.m. hour rolled around Saturday, thunderstorms started erupting all over the Tri-State Area.
The Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in their season-opening loss to the Steelers.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
New Jersey's fall wildfire season is off to an early start with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday.
She's one of 108 participants within her company that is partnering with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
With the world's greatest professional golfers set to arrive at Bethpage Black for the biannual battle between the U.S. and Europe, local residents are busy renting out their homes and driveways.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
Only a few days after EpiPens were placed in select police cruisers, officers used one to save a man's life after he was stung by a bee.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway today.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
As NYC gets ready to mark 24 years since 9/11, advocates will be calling on Congress to pass new legislation to help the survivors.
President Trump has said he is firing Cook from her role over allegations she made false representations on mortgage agreements several years ago.
The New York Times and Siena College poll also found the race tightens between Mamdani and Cuomo if all other candidates drop out.
The new records include a birthday letter to Epstein allegedly written by President Trump, which he has denied writing.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
For Dr. Ellen Mandel, supporting the mission to end breast cancer is personal.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
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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.
The Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in their season-opening loss to the Steelers.
Judge matched Berra on Aug. 31 in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox when he hit a solo homer against Martín Pérez.
The Tigers took advantage of wild relievers Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. in a 12-2 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets.
With the world's greatest professional golfers set to arrive at Bethpage Black for the biannual battle between the U.S. and Europe, local residents are busy renting out their homes and driveways.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
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.
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.
A judge has temporarily stopped the New York City Board of Elections from putting former mayoral candidate Jim Walden on the ballot.
Prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking to a crowd on a university campus in Utah. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A high ranking police source tells CBS News New York that surveillance video captured the suspect and the homeowner struggling at the back door, and the suspect forcing his way in. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The mother of newborn twins who were found dead behind a Bronx apartment building nearly five years ago faced a judge Wednesday.
As the city honors the victims, advocates are calling on Congress to pass legislation to help ensure funding to care for first responders and survivors of 9/11. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
