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Congresswoman Grace Meng says the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to put recommendations in place to fight against mail theft. The recommendations were outlined in a federal investigation.
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.
The problem lies with a pair of green U.S. Postal Service relay boxes, storage used to lighten the load for mail carriers.
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.
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 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.
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. Josh Gottheimer sounds the alarm because keys open blue mailboxes throughout a zip code.
This comes after thieves tried to rob four mail carriers there over the past five weeks, and they got away with two keys to those street mailboxes. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The brazen heist happened at 7 a.m. at the facility on Castle Hill and Powell avenues.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Law Enforcement is investigating.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
New York State Police are looking into the credibility of Trooper Thomas Mascia's claim he was shot last week on Long Island.
New York City leaders hope residents will step up to slow down water usage and keep brush fires from starting.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
New York State Police are looking into the credibility of Trooper Thomas Mascia's claim he was shot last week on Long Island.
New York City leaders hope residents will step up to slow down water usage and keep brush fires from starting.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
The MTA says A train service to the Rockaways is shutting down for five months starting in 2025, impacting thousands of riders.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
The state of Connecticut is sending all its towns and cities fire suppression devices to help safeguard ballot drop boxes.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
For the first time in decades, there are two new faces looking to get elected in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
New York State Police are looking into the credibility of Trooper Thomas Mascia's claim he was shot last week on Long Island.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are blitzing battleground states the day before polls open for Election Day 2024.
For the first time in decades, there are two new faces looking to get elected in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District.
Former President Donald Trump told rally goers in Pennsylvania that he wouldn't mind if a potential assassination attempt went through the media risers.
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.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
The Red Bulls outscored Columbus 7-6 following a 2-2 draw on Sunday, eliminating the defending champion Crew from the MLS Cup playoffs.
Cade Cunningham scored 19 points to lead the Pistons to a 106-92 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Jayden Daniels threw two touchdown passes to Terry McLaurin in the Commanders' 27-22 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Artemi Panarin scored twice and Mika Zibanejad had three assists in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Islanders on Sunday.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make a positive change in the form of student graduations in the community.
A Harlem preschool teacher was honored Monday for his three decades of serving students, some as young as 3 years old.
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 brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park is causing smoke and traffic delays in the area.
Jones recorded more than 2,900 songs in his lifetime, collaborating with Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and hundreds of others. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a look back on his legacy.
Both candidates continue their battleground state blitz, hoping to sway undecided voters. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the latest from the newsroom.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
New York City police are still searching for the drivers involved in two deadly hit-and-runs in Upper Manhattan. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
