Thousands Of Residents In Bronx NYCHA Complex Without Heat, Water As Temperatures Drop
The lack of running water and frigid air was a frustration felt by nearly 5,000 throughout the 14 buildings in this New York City Housing Authority complex.
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The lack of running water and frigid air was a frustration felt by nearly 5,000 throughout the 14 buildings in this New York City Housing Authority complex.
The victim was trapped for two hours. Crews had to break down a wall to save them.
"Obviously she'd be a priority," Mayor de Blasio claimed. Margie Beltran says she's not felt prioritized. NYCHA then denied her request to be reimbursed for property damage.
The disparity between the rich and the poor in New York City has barely budged, according to a new report by the Manhattan Institute.
Citi Bike is offering a free month of membership to New Yorkers who live in public housing or receive food stamps.
He readily told CBS2 he came in at 7 a.m. and planned to do it every day.
The suspects had on blue NYCHA uniforms when they knocked on the victims' door Wednesday near the FDR Drive.
His name is Bart Schwartz. He's the man on the hot seat, the new monitor hired to overhaul the city's troubled public housing system.
The report says the city has not kept promises to fix a vast array of problems, from getting rid of rats and mold to lead paint abatement.
CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke with CBSN New York's urban affairs expert, Mark Peters, about a damning report on the state of NYCHA.
Tenants can still use and drink the water, but residents with a higher risk for getting the disease are urged to take precautions.
Minneapolis resident and future housing chief Gregory Russ will high tail it out of the city on weekends and holidays.
The new chair of the city's troubled public housing system, Gregory Russ, admits he's praying for a few miracles.
His name is Gregory Russ - the head of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority – and he's the man Bill de Blasio has settled on to cure NYCHA's multi-billion-dollar problems.
The federal monitor appointed to oversee the overhaul of the New York City Housing Authority sent a blistering letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio's interim NYCHA head Kathryn Garcia.
For all the problems facing tenants of the New York City House Authority, Jennifer Calcano never thought sexual harassment in her Upper West Side home by a NYCHA repair man would be one of them.
Several residents of a New York City Housing Authority brownstone on the Upper West Side say they have been without gas in their homes since last Thanksgiving.
A makeshift memorial with candles and flowers is growing outside the apartment building at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard and 142nd Street.
A violent killing in a New York City Housing Authority building in Brooklyn has prompted resident leaders to demand increased security, which they say could have saved a life.
For the first time ever 135,000 public housing apartments will be tested for lead.
"If the rehab facility reached out and let them know where this gentleman was, someone is incompetent or lazy or both," Patton charged.
Bienvenido Martinez says not only did NYCHA kick him out of his apartment, they also threw away everything he owned, including his social security card and treasured family photos.
New York had a midnight federal deadline to appoint a new chair to oversee the troubled city housing authority.
Housing and Urban Development Director Lynne Patton shined the spotlight on another NYCHA nightmare on Friday.
"Should criminal charges be pursued?" Marcia Kramer asked. "I personally think they should… deception and fraud… blatant deception and fraud," Lynne Patton alleged.
The Yankees said there will be a pregame ceremony to recognize the victims and heroes of 9/11.
Gov. Kathy Hochul took a victory lap Wednesday after announcing New York City subway crime fell to historic lows over the summer.
The Fazio family wants answers after years of dealing with unreliable school bus service for their son, Antonio.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The hope is the footage may eventually help shape new research, books and documentaries.
The Yankees said there will be a pregame ceremony to recognize the victims and heroes of 9/11.
Gov. Kathy Hochul took a victory lap Wednesday after announcing New York City subway crime fell to historic lows over the summer.
The Fazio family wants answers after years of dealing with unreliable school bus service for their son, Antonio.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The hope is the footage may eventually help shape new research, books and documentaries.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
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.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
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.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul took a victory lap Wednesday after announcing New York City subway crime fell to historic lows over the summer.
The Fazio family wants answers after years of dealing with unreliable school bus service for their son, Antonio.
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
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.
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."
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
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 first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 10 at 5:45 p.m.
But it isn't open to everyone. The process on the world soccer governing body's website is a bit complicated, and only available to Visa cardholders. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
They say it takes four to five hours per day for their developmentally disabled child to get to and from school. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The NYPD announced an arrest in the double homicide house fire in Bellerose, Queens.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. He built a platform mobilizing young people in the Republican Party. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan and Ali Bauman report.
