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The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans.
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The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans.
Rental assistance programs recipients say needed repairs are tough to come by and New York City needs to increase inspections.
After years of soaring housing costs, renters are getting some relief as the Federal Reserve looks to extinguish inflation.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board has passed a proposed rent increase for rent-stabilized apartments.
Queens tenants say their landlord abused rent-stabilization laws and a state agency allowed it to happen.
The tenants say their landlord abused the laws and a state agency allowed it to happen. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
A New York City councilmember has introduced the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, aiming to cut down broker fees for renters.
A group of landlords tried to argue to the Supreme Court that these laws violate their property rights.
Rent across the U.S. is dipping as vacancies rise and property managers struggle to fill homes, new data shows.
Rising rent is forcing the owner to close up the Ridgewood shop known for European specialties.
Starting Tuesday, the city will prohibit hosts from renting for stays of less than 30 days.
New Yorkers are feeling the squeeze as rents hit a new high.
Board members voted for 3% increase on one-year leases and a 2.75% increase on the first year of two-year leases.
This was the last public comment before the board is expected to vote on rent increases next week.
Throughout the meeting, tenants and advocates called for a rent decrease, drowning out the board with jeers.
Landlords say it's necessary to keep rent-stabilized buildings operational. Tenants say it will lead to evictions.
According to StreetEasy, that means you must bring in around $134,000 per year.
Douglas Elliman Real Estate says the average rent was up about 1% from January.
The former will rise 3.25 percent and the latter will go up 5 percent, following 5-4 vote Tuesday night.
Nonprofit Housing Rights Initiative secretly posed as voucher holders and contacted realtors to get an apartment.
The board's ultimate decision in June will impact nearly 2 million apartments in the city.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
The Utah Jazz ran past the New York Knicks to snap a four-game skid.
A teen was slashed in the face during an argument at a Brooklyn subway station late Friday night, according to police.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
A teen was slashed in the face during an argument at a Brooklyn subway station late Friday night, according to police.
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
Hundreds of Yonkers families have been without gas for three months, and many are frustrated as the problem stretches into the holiday season.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
The Utah Jazz ran past the New York Knicks to snap a four-game skid.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
Daniel Jones has been released by the New York Giants after the team announced Tommy DeVito is taking over as the starting quarterback.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
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."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 23 at 6 p.m.
The 60th Annual Thanksgiving Parade helped put New Rochelle into the holiday spirit Saturday.
This weekend, nearly 200 kids in New York City's shelter system received brand new winter gear. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian shows us how the donations are keeping them warm as the temperatures start to drop.
An FDNY EMT was remembered Saturday in the Bronx. A plaque was dedicated to EMT Frederick Whiteside at the emergency medical dispatch center.
New York City officials are warning Honda owners about an uptick in thefts.
