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Heat wave hits just in time for back to school
New York City public schools are back in session, but they're dealing with some hot weather and air conditioning challenges. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
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New York City public schools are back in session, but they're dealing with some hot weather and air conditioning challenges. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
Nearly half the students are back this school year with a summer's worth of unique working experience. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian has the story.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger went to East New York, Brooklyn, to look at the science labs and find out what the students will be learning.
CBS New York's Doug Williams spent the day with a family from Colombia as their two kids returned to the classroom.
It was too hot in some classrooms without air conditioning and too cold for some students in some classrooms with AC as they returned to classes on the first day of school. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hundreds of students have been forced to relocate to other schools after their ceiling caved in over the summer. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has more on the changes.
CBS New York's John Dias spent the morning at P.S. 121 in the Bronx, along with the mayor and schools chancellor.
We speak with a child and adolescent psychologist to learn more about the red and yellow flags and dos and don'ts for parents.
Mayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor David Banks and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew are welcoming students back for another school year this morning at P.S. 121 Throop in the Bronx.
Experts say creating a healthier lifestyle on their own can lead to more energy, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding illness and having more self-esteem. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.
While school buses will be rolling as normal, that may not be the case in the weeks ahead. Schools are also making some changes because of the extreme heat. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
Bishop Brennan welcomed students, teachers and parents back to school in Bensonhurst.
The governor says the bills will improve schools, including a measure to bring them under the same workplace safety regulations as other public workplaces.
The union representing bus drivers says buses will roll for the first days of school this week, but what comes next remains to be sorted out.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we teamed up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem, New York Common Pantry and Harlem Mothers and Fathers SAVE to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem and New York Common Pantry to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell speaks with a mother of four who said our #BetterTogether event was a blessing to stumble upon.
As kids head back to school, parents are excited to share photos on social media. Before you do, we have some helpful advice from the Center for Online Safety.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem and New York Common Pantry to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
We're talking with health experts about what parents can do to help their kids. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
School buses will run normally for the first day of school Thursday and Friday as well, but there's no guarantee for the following week and those after. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest developments.
As 9-year-old Darren Lopez got a haircut, Will Smith of Big Russ Barber shop told CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell he's happy to give back to the community and get kids looking sharp as they go back to school.
Mayor Eric Adams announced the "Subway Surfing Kills - Ride Inside, Stay Alive" campaign Tuesday, saying five New Yorkers died in the past year.
CBS New York is teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop to help kids look fresh for the new year.
The Yankees' 5-4 defeat on Tuesday marked their 11th loss in their last 15 games.
The Mets erupted for five runs in the 10th inning on their way to a 7-2 win over the Nationals on Tuesday.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
Relatives of loved ones caught in the destructive path of Hurricane Beryl are greatly concerned.
Westchester County inspectors are working to make sure watery gas does not get into your vehicles.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
Relatives of loved ones caught in the destructive path of Hurricane Beryl are greatly concerned.
Westchester County inspectors are working to make sure watery gas does not get into your vehicles.
Acknowledging Times Square needs to be cleaned up, Mayor Adams unveiled the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition on Tuesday.
The attorney for a Manhattan banker accused of punching a woman at a Brooklyn Pride event says additional video of the incident shows Jonathan Kaye was acting in self defense.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, 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.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks is returning to the Hudson River this year. It is expected to make for big business on the New Jersey side of the river, too.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening and Tuesday because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
With NJ Transit's fare hike kicking 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 caused delays and cancelations.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
The 4th of July fireworks can make dogs and other pets anxious and afraid, so we have some expert advice on how to keep them calm.
Steven Schwally, the man accused of being intoxicated when he crashed into a nail salon on Long Island, killing four, appeared in court Monday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, 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.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
Westchester County inspectors are working to make sure watery gas does not get into your vehicles.
Acknowledging Times Square needs to be cleaned up, Mayor Adams unveiled the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition on Tuesday.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
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.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
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.
The Yankees' 5-4 defeat on Tuesday marked their 11th loss in their last 15 games.
The Mets erupted for five runs in the 10th inning on their way to a 7-2 win over the Nationals on Tuesday.
The Mets used an offensive explosion in the 10th inning to defeat the Nationals 9-7 on Monday and get back to .500.
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.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
A nonprofit recycling center in Brooklyn says it has seen a sharp increase in people who collect cans and bottles to make a living.
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.
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 Lonnie Quinn says the humidity will increase on Thursday, with a slight chance for a storm.
Sheriff Anthony Miranda said more than $1 million worth of counterfeit products was seized from the Sheepshead Bay location. He said the bust will have a ripple effect across the five boroughs. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Crime scene investigators meticulously scoured the scene of a stabbing in Morris Heights that took the life of 29-year-old Ronald Gomez-Mesa. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
As questions continue to swirl over whether he'll stay in the race, Biden finally explained what went wrong during his showdown with Donald Trump. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
An air traffic controller shortage is having a major impact on one of the busiest travel holiday weeks. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.