Survey uncovers mismanagement in NYC emergency rental assistance program
The nonprofit Unlock NYC recently surveyed people who get assistance from the city's Human Resources Administration.
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The nonprofit Unlock NYC recently surveyed people who get assistance from the city's Human Resources Administration.
New York City has an emergency rental assistance program to help New Yorkers avoid homelessness that's funded by your tax dollars. A new survey, however, found that some people in the program are missing out on housing opportunities due to mismanagement. Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas asked the city about it.
Mayor Eric Adams is out with a new plan to upgrade infrastructure and build new homes in Brooklyn and Queens.
Houses constructed in other states and trucked to New York City are popping up on Staten Island. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin was given a tour of several properties and saw the trend the city, contractors and some neighbors are calling a game-changer.
Residents of a NYCHA building in the Bronx that partially collapsed Wednesday are still in shock. They're calling on the governor to invest in fixing public housing complexes. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Rent is going up for New Yorkers who live in rent-stabilized apartments.
A Manhattan landlord has been charged after allegedly harassing two tenants for years.
Could a plan to bring new housing to Long Island City change the Queens skyline forever? Advocates say the area desperately needs new units, but some neighbors say the plan isn't delivering what's promised. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
According to NYCHA, the existing buildings on West 17th and West 26th streets will be demolished and new buildings will be constructed.
Southampton Village homeowners can no longer rent out their properties for less than two weeks at a time.
The victim said he went to see the Hell's Kitchen apartment in person and twice met the man renting out the place face-to-face.
A man moving from California to New York City says he paid $6,400 to secure an apartment, only to find out others had also put down payments for the same unit. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the NYPD is now using this case as a warning about leasing fraud.
Tenants of a building in the Bronx say they have been living in deplorable conditions ever since a fire nearly five months ago.
Tenants of a Bronx building say they've been living in deplorable conditions ever since a fire broke out nearly five months ago. They shared their story with CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal.
A Queens homeowner is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines after being accused of running an illegal hotel.
A Queens homeowner is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines after being accused of running an illegal hotel. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports on why enforcement of short-term rentals is critical to New York City's housing crisis.
Dave Giffen, executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless, said Mr. Trump's remarks are concerning for those working to help the unhoused in New York. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says Fordham Landing South will be a mixed-use community on the Harlem River waterfront.
The project aims to combat the housing shortage with 3,000 new units at the former site of Flushing Airport.
A large-scale housing development is slated for the former Flushing Airport site in Queens, but some neighbors tell CBS News New York's Elle McLogan they think it's a disaster waiting to happen.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
New Yorkers should have plenty of time to cast their ballots before voting ends, but turnout is expected to be very high this year.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Developers and advocates believe that within a decade the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn will be "transformed."
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
New Yorkers should have plenty of time to cast their ballots before voting ends, but turnout is expected to be very high this year.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
The fifth-ranked Red Storm got balanced scoring an big contribution from their prized transfers in a 108-74 win on Monday.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The New York City mayoral race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
In addition to high-profile races for New York City mayor and New Jersey governor, voters will also decide on the race for Jersey City mayor, as well as Westchester and Nassau County executives, among others.
It's Election Day in New Jersey, where Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are running a closely watched race for governor. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Bomb threats targeted several New Jersey locations, while in Manhattan the NYPD and federal authorities investigated what police sources describe as an "elaborate swatting attempt" targeting three polling sites. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
State leaders say law enforcement investigated and determined "there are no credible threats. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has more on Election Day in the Garden State.
