NYC schools chancellor testifies about antisemitism before Congress
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks testified about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill.
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New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks testified about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks and leaders from other schools around the country testified about antisemitism Wednesday at a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks testified about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest details.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks speaks to CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer before testifying on Capitol Hill.
Chancellor David Banks will testify Wednesday about antisemitism at schools. As CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports, he is speaking before the same Congressional committee that questioned college presidents and cost some their jobs.
Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is in Washington, preparing to testify before the same congressional committee that questioned college presidents on antisemitism. The focus this time is antisemitism in grades K-12. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke to the chancellor about his testimony.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will appear before a congressional committee Wednesday to testify about antisemitism in public schools.
Sen. Chuck Schumer announced federal funding for synagogues and other houses of worship to hire security guards and install cameras. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Campus protests across the United States have the support of many Jewish college students, but many others say they feel intimidated and unsafe. The House voted Wednesday to pass a measure targeting antisemitism on campus. CBS New York's Tony Aiello spoke with two local sponsors of the bipartisan bill.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
The bill could make it easier for concerned Jewish students to file civil rights complaints. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
Yale University says it is investigating after a Jewish student reported a protester jabbed her in the eye with a Palestinian flag.
Sahar Tartak, editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, said she was assaulted Saturday night while covering pro-Palestinian demonstrations in New Haven, Connecticut. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Inspired by protests at Columbia University, pro-Palestinian camps have been set up at MIT, Tufts and Emerson College.
With Passover set to being at sundown on Monday, the university is taking new measures to ensure that students remain safe. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Protests at Columbia University over the Israel-Hamas war continued for a fifth straight day Sunday, sparking more safety concerns for some students on campus. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Classes at Columbia University are fully remote Monday, as pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war stretched into their sixth day.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a fourth day of protests in Upper Manhattan.
More protesters were taken into custody Thursday outside Columbia University, a day after the school's president faced tough questions on Capitol Hill. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on antisemitic hate.
Columbia University's president was under fire during a congressional hearing in Washington on Wednesday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Brooklyn Nets overcame a 10-point deficit and beat the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
The Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a five-game skid with a victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Some New Jersey American Water customers say their water is coming out brown or has an unusual taste or odor.
The New Jersey Supreme Court has put a hold on an appeals court decision to put the Paterson Police Department back under local control.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Luigi Mangione was charged with four federal crimes Thursday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The federal charges are significant because they open the possibility of him facing the death penalty.
Ramon Rivera, the man accused of randomly stabbing three people to death in Manhattan, pleads not guilty to murder charges.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
Some New Jersey American Water customers say their water is coming out brown or has an unusual taste or odor.
The New Jersey Supreme Court has put a hold on an appeals court decision to put the Paterson Police Department back under local control.
At least four students were injured when a school bus veered off a road and crashed in Monroe Township on Thursday afternoon.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Brooklyn Nets overcame a 10-point deficit and beat the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
The Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a five-game skid with a victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
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."
Thousands of Amazon workers walked off the job and onto picket lines across the country Thursday, including in New York City. With less than a week until Christmas, CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal explains what it means for your packages.
The mystery drone sightings across the region are prompting new restrictions for parts of New York. This comes after the FAA issued temporary drone restrictions for nearly two dozen towns and cities in New Jersey, but as CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, there are still questions and calls for transparency.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former top advisor faced a judge on bribery and conspiracy charges Thursday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan was in the courtroom and has more on the case centering around a Porsche and her son.
The Kennedy Center Honors has recognized more than 250 people and groups for their contributions to American art and culture, but this year, New York's Apollo Theater became the first institution to receive a Kennedy Center Honor.
Work is underway to get the world's largest Hanukkah menorah in place in New York City.
