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Parents suing after N.Y. teacher allegedly tied boy to chair with rope
A Long Island school district is under fire after the parents of a 15-year-old boy with autism claim a teacher tied their son to a chair with rope.
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A Long Island school district is under fire after the parents of a 15-year-old boy with autism claim a teacher tied their son to a chair with rope.
Karla and Carlos Diaz are suing a Long Island school district for $3 million after a teacher allegedly tied their 15-year-old son to a chair. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
CBS New York's Tony Aiello has more on an inclusive Wiffleball game in Westchester County.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during potentially stressful encounters. It was designed by a young man from Long Island, who is on the spectrum himself. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
April is Autism Acceptance Month and The Autism and Grief Project helps families and those with autism learn how to deal with grief. Dr. Serena Wieder, advisory board member with The Autism and Grief Project joins CBS New York to discuss.
Red Bulls Pres. Marc de Grandpré, whose daughter is on the autism spectrum, says fans will notice big differences around Red Bull Arena during the match against the Chicago Fire on April 13.
A nationwide study hopes to prevent a rare heart condition in pregnant women; why autism in young girls is often overlooked; the change in a kidney test that's allowing thousands of patients to move up the transplant list, and new concerns about bird flu. Michael George reports.
Chad May, who is non-verbal, made his way to an ice cream shop, where employees soon realized something was wrong.
Chad May, who is non-verbal, made his way to an ice cream shop, where employees soon realized something was wrong. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Chad, who is 5-foot-5 and 130 pounds, was last seen Monday evening grabbing his bike to go for a ride.
Chad, who is 5-foot-5 and 130 pounds, was last seen Monday evening grabbing his bike to go for a ride. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The Port Washington custom apparel and products business promotes an environment of inclusivity and neurodiversity.
The Port Washington custom apparel and products business promotes an environment of inclusivity and neurodiversity. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
With film screenings, VR experiences and sensory rooms, the event at Astoria's Museum of the Moving Image is a haven for all media-loving people.
With film screenings, VR experiences and sensory rooms, the event at Astoria's Museum of the Moving Image is a haven for all media-loving people.
Police say 15-year-old John Gray was last seen Thursday in East Hampton. Investigators believe Gray's phone is now dead or taken.
Police say 15-year-old John Gray was last seen Thursday in East Hampton. Investigators believe Gray's phone is now dead or taken. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
One of Broadway's newest musicals, "How to Dance in Ohio" tells the real-life story of a group of autistic young people who are getting ready for their first formal dance. Based on a documentary with the same title, it follows them as they learn how to dance, find dates, and handle rejection. In a trailblazing first, the autistic characters are all played by autistic actors. Correspondent David Pogue talks with the show's director, Sammi Cannold; and Ashley Wool, Imani Russell and Liam Pearce, three of the show's leads.
The sights and sounds of trick-or-treating can be so much fun, but they can also be overwhelming for kids with autism. The Center for Autism at Caldwell University has some tips for all of us to make the most of the holiday.
Police say the boy, who has autism, was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Marble Hill section.
6-year-old Alimou Diallo was found safe asleep in a neighbor's car after a frantic all-hands-on-deck search effort. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A desperate search is underway for missing 6-year-old Alimou Diallo in Newark. CBS New York's Nick Caloway has a live update from the scene.
The desperate search for a missing boy came to a heartbreaking end overnight.
Ghanet Sulemann, 20, hasn't been seen since Friday afternoon near his home on 65th Street in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
With NJ Transit's fare hike set to kick in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
The Mets' rally was all for naught as a five-run 11th inning lifted the Astros to a 10-5 win on Sunday.
Politics was on the minds of many at the annual New York City Pride March on Fifth Avenue on Sunday.
The Yankees left Toronto with a split of their four-game series against the Blue Jays with an 8-1 win on Sunday.
Therése Gedda, who has been advising CEOs for more than 20 years, weighs in on whether the traditional office will become extinct one day.
Politics was on the minds of many at the annual New York City Pride March on Fifth Avenue on Sunday.
Therése Gedda, who has been advising CEOs for more than 20 years, weighs in on whether the traditional office will become extinct one day.
Sunday was expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season, but severe thunderstorms have caused delays and cancelations.
New video shows the suspects police are searching for in a brutal baseball bat attack last week in New York City.
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's 88-year-old spiritual leader, underwent a knee replacement surgery on Friday at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut today, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
A tractor-trailer accident on I-95 in Greenwich, CT had southbound lanes backed up for the morning commute.
Severe thunderstorms moved through New York and New Jersey on Wednesday evening, causing widespread power outages and other damage.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 college rankings Tuesday, and some Tri-State Area schools ranked among the best in the world.
Parts of New Jersey are back under a heat advisory Wednesday.
With NJ Transit's fare hike set to kick in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
Sunday was expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season, but severe thunderstorms have caused delays and cancelations.
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut today, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
Court documents reveal disturbing new details in the case of a mother accused of drowning her two young children in Lakewood, New Jersey.
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut today, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.
At least four people were killed and nine injured when a driver crashed through the front of a nail salon on Long Island.
A pocket watch that belonged to President Theodore Roosevelt is back in its rightful place. The 126-year-old cherished possession has been recovered after being stolen from an exhibit in 1987.
Nearly half a dozen suburban freshman Republicans in New York have targets on their backs as Democrats hope to take control of the House after the November elections.
With NJ Transit's fare hike set to kick in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
Politics was on the minds of many at the annual New York City Pride March on Fifth Avenue on Sunday.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Negotiations went down to the wire, but Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council agreed on a $112.4 billion budget that will go into effect Monday.
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife are accused of accepting gold bars, a Mercedes and cash in exchange for using his political influence to help three businessmen and two foreign governments.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
A beloved Queens DJ, known for his selfless generosity, is himself in need of support as he seeks a kidney donor.
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
Mets infielder José Iglesias performed his song "OMG" live at Citi Field after the team's 7-2 win over the Houston Astros.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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The Mets' rally was all for naught as a five-run 11th inning lifted the Astros to a 10-5 win on Sunday.
The Yankees left Toronto with a split of their four-game series against the Blue Jays with an 8-1 win on Sunday.
Cameron Harper scored late in the second half to rally New York to a 2-2 draw with D.
Alex Bregman put Houston ahead with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the surging Astros rallied from five runs down for a 9-6 victory over the New York Mets.
The Yankees, who won Friday to snap a season-worst four-game losing streak, lost for the 10th time in their past 13 games.
Queens residents who lost their homes in an apartment building fire six months ago say they are again searching for somewhere to live as their temporary housing agreements expire.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
Lillian Wong of Queens is trying to solve the mystery of money being withdrawn from her dead son's bank account.
A commercial stretch along 86th Street in Bensonhurst has become a hotbed of illegal vending, according to Councilwoman Susan Zhuang.
Environmental groups in the South Bronx say the neighborhood is feeling the worst of the heat and humidity because of air pollution.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock says Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will feature sunny skies with highs in the mid 80s and lower humidity.
Four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer, were killed and several others were hospitalized in Friday's crash in Deer Park. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Many riders continue to be upset that they have to pay more, especially considering all the problems NJ Transit has had of late. Some people say they are exploring alternative ways of getting around. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro has the latest on the flight delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty Airport.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has the latest on lingering severe weather in the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.