Poverty in NYC at highest level in years, study by Robin Hood finds
The number of people living in poverty in New York city has grown to the highest level in seven years, a study by the nonprofit Robin Hood found.
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The number of people living in poverty in New York city has grown to the highest level in seven years, a study by the nonprofit Robin Hood found.
Two hundred cartons of eggs were given away for free in New York City on Friday to help offset the growing cost of the now-pricey household item.
Some bodegas in the Bronx are now selling eggs in threes as customers struggle with the soaring cost of an entire carton.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says Con Edison needs to get back to the drawing board after proposing significant double-digit increases for natural gas and electric bills.
ShopRite stores in the Tri-State Area are alerting customers about the national bird flu outbreak and its effect on egg supplies and increased pricing.
The N.J. State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP), a housing voucher program similar to Section 8, is now taking applications.
With inflation falling, the Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point, but it's not clear where interest rates go from here. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
This week's dockworker walk-out left a backlog of cargo in the ports of New York and New Jersey, Port Authority officials say.
The port workers strike has led many people to stock up on certain goods and buy in bulk, but supply chain experts say it's unnecessary. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Wednesday was day two of the longshoremen's strike. We could see the supply of certain goods impacted, as well as their prices, if the port strike continues. As CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado explains, some experts advise this could be a good time for consumers to shop locally.
New York producer Maggie Cole and three friends from Chicago, Boston and DC took on the challenge.
Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized former President Donald Trump's tax policies one day after he held a rally on Long Island.
People will do anything for their pets, but some owners are saying the costs at the vet are now outrageously high.
Thomas Hayes, chairman and managing member at Great Hill Capital, joins CBS New York to discuss the Fed meeting.
There won't be a back-to-school sales tax holiday in New Jersey this year after lawmakers repealed the break just two years after enacting it.
Two New York City nonprofits released a policy brief Tuesday recommending ways the city and state can address the cost of living.
A report by public policy think tank 5BORO Institute found that more than 80% of families cannot afford child care.
Managing money is as vital as ever as rents keep rising. It's also important for parents to start talking to their kids about budgeting at a young age. Roy Paul from the New York-based nonprofit Cents Ability shares tips with CBS New York.
A study found that median rent rose nearly 25% in northwest Queens from December 2022 to December 2023.
Consumers often hear a car loses its value once you drive it off the lot, but that may not be the case anymore.
Experts say the end of the year is the time to check on how much you're actually spending.
It's crunch time for students looking to go to college, with many applications due in the coming weeks. CBS New York's John Dias has some tips when applying for scholarships.
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
The plan would benefit those who don't qualify for loan forgiveness under the current temporary program.
New York State Gas and Electric customers should get ready for their bills to go up in November.
A Bronx man was freed after spending over two decades in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit, but now he may have to return to prison for the same crime.
The father of a 6-year-old child who died in Newark says he's in shock, wishing he had pushed to see his daughter more.
Hundreds of members of Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community rallied side-by-side with neighbors from the Asian-American community Thursday to protest New York City's plans to open a homeless shelter.
The Trump administration has opened a new front in its deportation efforts. Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to three New York City migrant shelters.
Columbia University says it has expelled or suspended some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring, and had temporarily revoked the diplomas of some students who have since graduated.
A Bronx man was freed after spending over two decades in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit, but now he may have to return to prison for the same crime.
Hundreds of members of Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community rallied side-by-side with neighbors from the Asian-American community Thursday to protest New York City's plans to open a homeless shelter.
The Trump administration has opened a new front in its deportation efforts. Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to three New York City migrant shelters.
Columbia University says it has expelled or suspended some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring, and had temporarily revoked the diplomas of some students who have since graduated.
Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Watch our Breaking The Stigma special on overcoming addiction.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
We're getting the green light Tuesday, but that won't be the case Wednesday.
The weather is all over the place this week around the greater NYC area. The calendar says March, but it sure feels like January.
The father of a 6-year-old child who died in Newark says he's in shock, wishing he had pushed to see his daughter more.
The March 2025 total lunar eclipse should be visible tonight as what's called the "Blood Moon" shines over NYC, Long Island and N.J.
A vigil was held Wednesday for Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona, who was shot and killed while on the job last Friday.
A 3D printer helped save the life of a New Jersey man whose skull was crumbling.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the death of a 6-year-old child in Newark, New Jersey.
A Long Island man was arraigned Wednesday on drugs, weapons and dogfighting charges.
The vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of measles at bay, health officials say.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann returned to court on Long Island, where a judge set a date for what's called a Frye hearing.
A child in Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, health officials say.
An attempt to make s'mores accidentally sparked the massive brush fires that impacted the East End of Long Island, Suffolk County police said Monday.
The Trump administration has opened a new front in its deportation efforts. Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to three New York City migrant shelters.
The NYPD said nearly 100 people were arrested Thursday after a group of protesters entered Trump Tower in New York City to support Mahmoud Khalil.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup extended relief to fired workers at the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and Treasury.
The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.
White House "border czar" Tom Homan met with Republican lawmakers in Albany Wednesday to demand an end to sanctuary city laws.
A 3D printer helped save the life of a New Jersey man whose skull was crumbling.
The vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of measles at bay, health officials say.
A child in Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, health officials say.
Many children with autism rely on Medicaid to get the critical therapy they need, but next year, New York state wants to cut spending by millions.
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Using balanced scoring and tenacious defense, St. John's rolled into the Big East Tournament semifinals with a 78-57 win over Butler on Thursday.
Mikal Bridges hit a 25-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the New York Knicks an overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Rick Pitino and RJ Luis were rewarded Wednesday for St. John's best season in decades, winning Big East Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively.
The former University of Pittsburgh product is staying in Buffalo.
The Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Hundreds of members of Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community rallied side-by-side with neighbors from the Asian-American community Thursday to protest New York City's plans to open a homeless shelter.
The creation of the Tiffany lamp was credited to a famous craftsman, but recently the lamps' true creators were revealed – a group of artisans known as the "Tiffany Girls."
Some Bronx business owners say they they are losing business due to MTA construction hiding their storefronts and blocking nearby parking.
Advocates say nothing is stopping landowners from pricing out, evicting, or demolishing the homes of New York's estimated more than 25,000 ground lease co-op residents.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is advocating for a birthing center in the Bronx.
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.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
A Bronx man was freed after spending over two decades in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit, but now he may have to return to prison for the same crime. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram spoke with the man, who says the only way to keep him free is if he is granted clemency.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is ordering a review of grants made during the Biden administration related to bike lanes and other green infrastructure.
The family of a 6-year-old child who died in Newark says they're in shock as the child's mom faces charges. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke with the father and aunt of the little girl.
President Trump will meet with Gov. Kathy Hochul at the White House on Friday morning, hoping to convince her to green light a controversial natural gas pipeline that would run through New York state.
About 150 demonstrators calling for the release of activist Mahmoud Khalil staged a sit-in at Trump Tower on Thursday. Ninety-eight of them were arrested. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
