Thousands of NYC families wait-listed for 3-K program
Mayor Eric Adams had previously said there were slots for every child who needed one in the free city program. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge hears from parents impacted.
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Mayor Eric Adams had previously said there were slots for every child who needed one in the free city program. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge hears from parents impacted.
Due to budget cuts and growing class sizes, some New York City parents have chosen to take their children out of public schools, to give their kids a more individualized education.
From libraries to schools, almost every public service in New York City has seen significant budget cuts this year. So what do those cuts look like for early childhood education.
The former secretary of state addressed both the personal and professional impact of having reliable child care.
The former secretary of state addressed both the personal and professional impact of having reliable child care. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Child care advocates are asking the mayor to reverse the $400 million in funding cuts to the city's universal pre-k and 3-k. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Manhasset KinderCare cites staffing shortages for forcing the families to scramble to find child care on short notice.
One day care in Springfield Gardens, Queens is doing what it can to make child care much more affordable.
One day care in Springfield Gardens, Queens is doing what it can to make child care much more affordable. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the story.
Has the Adams administration been successful at creating day care slots in New York City?
More than 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys were recalled due to a risk of serious injuries for children, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Republican state lawmakers are calling for an increase in state subsidies to reflect regional costs.
Some publicly funded child care providers have been complaining their paychecks are months behind. Now, the schools chancellor is sharing his plan to fix the problem.
Starting next week, low-income families can apply for child care vouchers from ACS.
Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to take steps to help working moms.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand make an announcement about child care in New York City.
After receiving grant funding for being in a child care desert, a rent hike is forcing a school to move.
Gov. Ned Lamont will hold a press conference Tuesday ahead of the deadline this weekend.
The new funds will go toward 344 new child care centers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul makes announcement about child care in Upper Manhattan.
The governor says the announcement will help mothers return to work.
The governor is expected to speak at 10:30 a.m. in Inwood.
City Council members and child care advocates will rally outside City Hall for new legislation.
It's a challenge the president said he, too, was familiar with during his early years as a young senator and single father when he earned $42,000 a year.
Expected funds from the Biden administration's infrastructure package will help speed up the process, according to Murphy.
Prosecutors have called more than a dozen witnesses so far in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
Prosecutors have called more than a dozen witnesses so far in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and Josh Riley are facing off for New York's 19th Congressional District.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls opened and closed Tuesday for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
As part of our #BetterTogether initiative, we are partnering for the third year with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help feed families this holiday season.
New Jersey election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Rep. Andy Kim won former Sen. Bob Menendez's seat, CBS News projects.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has won her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone, CBS News projects.
Democrat Laura Gillen has declared victory over Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District. CBS News has not projected a winner.
Rep. Nick LaLota has fended off challenger John Avlon in New York's Congressional District 1 race, CBS News projects.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and Josh Riley are facing off for New York's 19th Congressional District.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
A Republican hold on the lower Hudson Valley may help the retain control of the House of Representatives.
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.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
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."
The Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
The Steelers have traded for a wide receiver from the Jets and an edge rusher from the Packers before the NFL's trade deadline.
Jake Allen made 31 saves, helping the Devils close their road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers on Monday.
Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
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.
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."
In this weeks Furry Friend Finder we meet Belle, a chihuahua mix who is looking for a forever home and can be adopted through the Humane Society of New York.
Former Georgia election workers sued the former New York City mayor over lies he spread about them in 2020. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku is calling for mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 60s over the next few days.
National Grid, the FDNY, and the DEP responded to the intersection of 101st Avenue and 121st Street in South Richmond Hill. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the blaze is now 40% contained. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the story from Jackson Township.
