USPS mismanaged mail theft safeguards in Queens
A USPS investigation found post offices mismanaged safeguards to prevent mail theft all over Queens after years of complaints.
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A USPS investigation found post offices mismanaged safeguards to prevent mail theft all over Queens after years of complaints.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is out to prevent package thefts. Project Safe Delivery is a nationwide crime prevention initiative centered in Queens.
A spring stroll through the brownstone-lined streets of Carroll Gardens is enough to understand why flowers are always on Kim Parker's mind. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The problem lies with a pair of green U.S. Postal Service relay boxes, storage used to lighten the load for mail carriers.
Mail theft is rising in parts of Queens, with residents reporting many relay boxes are being broken into. CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Rich Esposito breaks down the issue.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan has been reporting on this story for months and on Monday got a response from the U.S. Postal Service.
Mail theft across our area has resulted in stolen checks, identity theft and even violent assaults on mail carriers. While the Postal Service says it's heightening security, it may not be enough. CBS New York's Elle McLogan has been following the story for months and has an update. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tMsS6V
With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, Sunday deliveries will be limited, making it even more important to meet the deadlines.
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, some banks weren't open on Friday and others will be closed on Saturday in observance of the federal holiday that honors Americans who served in the military.
The USPS wants to boost first-class postage rates to 68 cents in January, following a rate increase in July. Critics say it's driving customers away.
The agency said it would check IDs to prevent ID theft, but investigative reporter Tim McNicholas discovered a loophole.
The agency said it would check IDs to prevent identity theft, but investigative reporter Tim McNicholas discovered a loophole.
CBS New York first brought you exclusive video this summer showing multiple thefts on 23rd Avenue at 21st Street.
CBS New York first brought you exclusive video this summer showing multiple thefts on 23rd Avenue at 21st Street, and similar crimes have happened since. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Congresswoman Grace Meng, the NYPD and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are offering mail theft prevention tips.
Neighbors say they're missing utility bills, government checks and even life-saving medication, CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
A former mail carrier from Brooklyn is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing dozens of credit cards in the mail and then using them to buy high-end clothes and pricey food over the course of two years. As CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas found this is not the first time a local mail carrier has faced accusations like this. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3DctDae
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
Police said Zachary Lyttle and a second suspect, who was still on the run, pushed the postal worker to the ground and took a key used to open boxes at apartment buildings.
He was roughed up while working in the middle of the afternoon back on May 12.
A recent report found fraud and attempted identity theft jumped 167% from 2020 to 2021.
The USPS says there has been a massive jump in this type of fraud, prompting the agency to make some major changes later this month. But will it actually fix the problem? CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Rep. Gottheimer is calling on the U.S. Postal Service to strengthen the verification process for address changes.
Hastings High School in Westchester County, New York was evacuated after a chemical spill in class Thursday.
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.
Route 3 East in Clifton, New Jersey will be partially closed for days as crews work to clean up a grease spill, city officials say.
Hastings High School in Westchester County, New York was evacuated after a chemical spill in class Thursday.
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.
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.
Route 3 East in Clifton, New Jersey will be partially closed for days as crews work to clean up a grease spill, city officials say.
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.
These getaways appear to be gaining traction around the country, as people turn to religious centers for a moment of reflection.
Local News NYC students head back to school, now with cellphone-free classrooms newyork By Updated on: September 4, 2025 / 7:31 AM EDT / CBS New York The first day of school for New York City students is here. Several new schools open Thursday, and students will have to adjust to a new rule – a statewide ban on cellphones during school hours.
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.
