Paramedic: NYC's mental health crisis is worse than ever
"We're dealing with an underfunded health care system and underfunded social safety net system. This is the reality today," said Lt. Paramedic Anthony Almojera.
"We're dealing with an underfunded health care system and underfunded social safety net system. This is the reality today," said Lt. Paramedic Anthony Almojera.
Home heating oil costs soaring to near-record highs
The current national average for heating oil prices is just over $5 a gallon, more than twice what it was in the winter of 2015/2016, when a gallon of heating oil was just $2.06.
The current national average for heating oil prices is just over $5 a gallon, more than twice what it was in the winter of 2015/2016, when a gallon of heating oil was just $2.06.
NYC bill would prohibit landlords from doing background checks on new tenants
New York City may ban private landlords from doing background checks on prospective tenants. Opponents warn that murderers could move into buildings without anyone knowing about it.
New York City may ban private landlords from doing background checks on prospective tenants. Opponents warn that murderers could move into buildings without anyone knowing about it.
Mortgage rates more than double what they were last year: Here's what you need to know
The trend is driving adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, to the highest usage in over a decade.
The trend is driving adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, to the highest usage in over a decade.
Super Bowl 2023: Ultra-luxurious Arizona homes available for rent during the week of the Big Game
The big game in 2023, which is set to take place in Glendale, is expected to attract some A-listers to Arizona, and for these people, there have some great options to choose from in terms of lodging. The options are not cheap either.
The big game in 2023, which is set to take place in Glendale, is expected to attract some A-listers to Arizona, and for these people, there have some great options to choose from in terms of lodging. The options are not cheap either.
Dueling rallies in Queens over proposed housing development
A proposed development in Astoria, Queens is the subject of a fight over affordable housing.
A proposed development in Astoria, Queens is the subject of a fight over affordable housing.
NYC workers must put in over 100 hours a week to afford an apartment: Report
According to a new survey, minimum-wage workers would need to spend 111 hours on the job per week just to afford a one-bedroom apartment in the city.
According to a new survey, minimum-wage workers would need to spend 111 hours on the job per week just to afford a one-bedroom apartment in the city.
Migrant families being placed in hotels, kids in schools in NYC
Dozens of migrant families are being temporarily housed in hotels in New York City and the children are being enrolled in public schools. But as the challenges continue, the governor is calling on the president to help.
Dozens of migrant families are being temporarily housed in hotels in New York City and the children are being enrolled in public schools. But as the challenges continue, the governor is calling on the president to help.
These housing markets are seeing the largest drop in prices since the pandemic peak
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
Many NYCHA buildings have broken locks, audit says
An audit showed that more than half the entrance doors of buildings in the city's public housing complexes had either broken locks or were simply left open all the time.
An audit showed that more than half the entrance doors of buildings in the city's public housing complexes had either broken locks or were simply left open all the time.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation builds community for special families
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Let Us Do Good Village in Florida will have more than a hundred mortgage-free homes for wounded veterans, families of fallen first responders, and Gold Star families.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Let Us Do Good Village in Florida will have more than a hundred mortgage-free homes for wounded veterans, families of fallen first responders, and Gold Star families.
Concern as corporations buy up NYC real estate
As corporations buy more and more real estate in New York City, some tenants say they're being pushed out at the end of their leases or facing massive rent hikes.
As corporations buy more and more real estate in New York City, some tenants say they're being pushed out at the end of their leases or facing massive rent hikes.
Rents continue to skyrocket in NYC, Here is the average rent now
Rents jumped up around 23% last year in New York City.
Rents jumped up around 23% last year in New York City.
Testing for arsenic in water continues at Manhattan housing complex
Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan still can't drink the water while the city waits for more test results to make sure the water supply is free of arsenic.
Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan still can't drink the water while the city waits for more test results to make sure the water supply is free of arsenic.
Tap water arsenic scare at Manhattan housing complex
Water tests at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village showed dangerous arsenic levels on Friday. But "more precise testing" is now coming back negative, City Hall said.
Water tests at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village showed dangerous arsenic levels on Friday. But "more precise testing" is now coming back negative, City Hall said.
Arsenic discovered in tap water of Lower East Side NYCHA complex
People living at the housing complex have been told not to drink or cook with water from their taps due to concerns about arsenic in the water.
People living at the housing complex have been told not to drink or cook with water from their taps due to concerns about arsenic in the water.
U.S. housing market cooling off
The U.S. housing market is finally showing signs of cooling off, although higher interest rates are limiting potential buyers and driving people to look at alternative financing options.
The U.S. housing market is finally showing signs of cooling off, although higher interest rates are limiting potential buyers and driving people to look at alternative financing options.
Virginia man builds more than 30 pirate ships
A $49,000 pirate ship went viral after being posted on the popular social media page Zillow Gone Wild. The ship is for sale in Callao, Virginia, in the Commonwealth’s Northern Neck.
A $49,000 pirate ship went viral after being posted on the popular social media page Zillow Gone Wild. The ship is for sale in Callao, Virginia, in the Commonwealth’s Northern Neck.
Massive rent hikes may finally be coming to an end, economist says
Rent prices are still at an all-time high for many tenants, but data shows asking rent prices have begun to slow.
Rent prices are still at an all-time high for many tenants, but data shows asking rent prices have begun to slow.



















