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Police said the second man hurt in the shooting was the intended target.
"I just wanna move from here to a safe place because I think I deserve to live like a human," the resident said.
A Bronx woman says she's living in hell, her apartment ceiling leaking so badly, she's got buckets of water everywhere. The family living there says NYCHA's given them the run-around for two years. Lisa Rozner has the story you'll see only on CBS2.
Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will soon get more access to the internet. Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of a new program that will provide free Wi-Fi to certain NYCHA residents. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
People who live on the floors directly above it say they're now experiencing health issues.
Some residents in East Harlem say their apartments are covered in a black tar-like substance due to work being done by the city. They tell CBS2's Lisa Rozner it's been going on for seven years, and no one from the city is helping them.
Greg Russ, who was hired by former Mayor Bill de Blasio, is out as CEO of the public housing authority.
The mayor announced NYCHA CEO Greg Russ is out just days after tenants at the Jacob Riis Houses faced fears of arsenic in their water.
A lawyer for tenants at the Jacob Riis Houses announced a lawsuit Monday over this month's drinking water scare.
The lawsuit seeks damages for both illness or fear of illness from the scare, and also demands on-site health testing.
The city now says test results finding arsenic in the water were not accurate, and the testing company is to blame.
In a major about-face, city officials now say the water at the Jacob Riis Houses is safe to drink after a contamination scare that lasted a week. Mayor Eric Adams went there to try to reassure residents, but as CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, some still don't trust the turn of events.
The mayor's spokesperson said Friday that the lab issued a full retraction and released revised results.
The city now says there's no arsenic in the water at an East Village housing complex and that bad testing is to blame. As CBS2's Thalia Perez reports, a meeting about the issue held Friday night got heated.
The mayor's office says the lab that provided the initial tests claiming there was arsenic in the water at an East Village NYCHA complex now says the results were incorrect.
Days after traces of arsenic were discovered, a lab found traces of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease.
There are more water problems at an East Village NYCHA housing complex. After the discovery of arsenic, they're now worried about Legionnaires' disease. As CBS2's Thalia Perez reports, residents are exhausted and frustrated and want answers.
The mayor's office put out a statement overnight, saying the latest test results show "no discernable amount of arsenic" in the water.
First, it was positive, then negative. Jacob Riis Houses tenants have no idea if their tap water contains arsenic.
New York City's public advocate is blasting Mayor Eric Adams and NYCHA for their handling of arsenic found in the water at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village. Tenants told CBS2's Jessica Moore they share his frustration.
The beleaguered tenants, who are waiting for more test results on tap water, are now at the mercy of Con Ed.
Residents at the Jacob Riis Houses say if it's not one thing, it's another. After days of dealing with cloudy and arsenic tap water, there are now more problems. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Residents in a public housing complex in the East Village are still being told not to drink the water, days after being told elevated levels of arsenic were detected there. New test results show no contamination, but the city is waiting for more results to come back. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
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.
The Civilian Complaint Review Board is recommending discipline for NYPD officers involved in the beating and arrest of a homeless shelter worker in Brooklyn, CBS News New York has learned.
She's one of 108 participants within her company that is partnering with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
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.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
She's one of 108 participants within her company that is partnering with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says threats are typical this time of year around 9/11, the U.N. General Assembly and Jewish high holidays.
In July 2001, professional tour guide Christina Stanton and her husband moved just six blocks away from the Twin Towers.
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.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
Officials said Tuesday it will be some time before they reopen a Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, road that is closed due to a mysterious, long crack.
The boil water advisory affects the entire city of Hoboken, New Jersey.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
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, gets underway on Wednesday.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
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.
A jury's conclusion that President Trump should pay E. Jean Carroll more than $83 million in damages for defamation was "fair and reasonable," a federal appeals panel ruled.
If you thought the ballot lineup was set in stone when Jim Walden dropped out and incumbent Eric Adams said he was still in the race, think again.
Ryan Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate Mr. Trump during the presidential campaign and will be representing himself at trial.
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.
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.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
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 9 at 11 p.m.
The manhunt continues for an accused killer who police say torched a Queens home with a couple inside. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has new video showing the moments one of the victims unknowingly let the suspect into their home.
The Civilian Complaint Review Board is recommending discipline for NYPD officers involved in the beating and arrest of a homeless shelter worker in Brooklyn, CBS News New York has learned. The story was the subject of a CBS News New York investigation last year. Investigator Tim McNicholas is following up as the NYPD commissioner considers whether to follow that recommendation.
New Jersey health officials are making COVID-19 vaccines more accessible to anyone who wants one.
Organizers tested the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Tribute in Light on Tuesday.
