New York governor outlines free community college plan for adult learners
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has unveiled her plan to make community college free for adult learners.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has unveiled her plan to make community college free for adult learners.
CUNY campuses will close Wednesday in recognition of Lunar New Year. It's one of four religious and cultural holidays CUNY is observing for the first time this year.
A student was hurt in an explosion at a CUNY Science Research Center in Upper Manhattan on Wednesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced application fees will be waived for high school seniors in New York City Public Schools from Oct. 21 to Nov. 15.
With the presidential election just weeks away, Gen Z voters could play a critical role in shaping the outcome. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge sat in on a CUNY class at Hunter College to find out how young voters are feeling.
Students enrolled in the 25 colleges that are part of the CUNY system are heading back to class. Chancellor Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez sat down with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson to talk about some of the challenges ahead this year.
CUNY Chancellor Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez sat down with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation.
The 25 campuses that make up the CUNY system in the five boroughs are already back in the classroom. They are led by Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez, the first Latino to head up the nation's largest urban university. He sat down with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson.
Students have engaged in a lawsuit against City University of New York over changes to its graduation ceremony.
It comes after almost two years of disagreements surrounding the annual event. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas spoke to both sides of the dispute on Wednesday.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered at the City University of New York Graduate Center in Midtown on Tuesday.
Protesters moved to One Police Plaza overnight, where they are waiting for their fellow demonstrators to be released. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The NYPD took several demonstrators into custody Tuesday, loading them onto a city bus to be taken away for booking. CBS New York's Derick Waller is live on campus with the latest.
CBS New York's Christina Fan, Natalie Duddridge and Derick Waller have live team coverage from the New York City campuses.
City College of New York will hold remote classes Wednesday after the NYPD arrested several pro-Palestinian protesters on campus.
Starting in the spring semester, non-degree students in 283 programs across 32 SUNY campuses may be eligible for TAP for the first time.
A CUNY graduate school says it's on a path to offering students free tuition. The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism announced a $10 million gift that will allow half the class to study for free starting in August 2025.
Columbia and NYU are known for many things -- excellent education, beautiful campuses, and not paying property taxes.
Two religious leaders from two different backgrounds are coming together for one cause -- promoting peace.
Schools across the state are stepping up security following a series of antisemitic messages at Cornell.
A pro-Palestinian rally was held outside the CUNY Grad Center in Manhattan on Wednesday.
The agencies were told the cuts cannot include layoffs.
Finish your degree sooner with skills you already have, like a native language, previous learning and more.
The Credit for Prior Learning program allows students to finish their degrees sooner with skills they already have, such as their native language, retail experience, previous learning and more. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Studies show that 14% of CUNY students have experienced homelessness and 55% have experienced housing insecurity.
An NYC woman says burglars forced their way into her Queens home, tied her up and stole her jewelry and other expensive items.
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
Chickens have stolen the hearts of the entire student body at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Lodi High School in New Jersey boasts a state-of-the-art medical lab that features patient intake, diagnostic tools, phlebotomy training and virtual reality goggles, for starters.
Class Act with Chris Wragge spent the morning live at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
An NYC woman says burglars forced their way into her Queens home, tied her up and stole her jewelry and other expensive items.
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
A 16-year-old boy is being called a person of interest in a deadly shooting in Queens, a police source says.
Luigi Mangione's request to get a laptop in jail is now up to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where he is awaiting trial.
The New York State DMV is extending hours to make it easier for residents to get a Real ID ahead of the May deadline.
Prosecutors want to modify the bail for Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
Chickens have stolen the hearts of the entire student body at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Lodi High School in New Jersey boasts a state-of-the-art medical lab that features patient intake, diagnostic tools, phlebotomy training and virtual reality goggles, for starters.
Class Act with Chris Wragge spent the morning live at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Officials in North Bergen, New Jersey, are pushing back on disturbing claims that its police chief harassed officers who reported to him.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
Parents are calling for swift action after incidents of antisemitism at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School in the respected Three Village School District.
The New York State DMV is calling out the city's finance department for not using up-to-date information when writing parking tickets.
At Open Box Liquidation in Hauppauge, Long Island, hundreds of pallets are wrapped and waiting for their mystery to be unraveled.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of holding funding hostage at Columbia University.
Parents were expected to gather in Middletown, N.J. on Wednesday night to hear more about ways to balance the budget to avoid school closures.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Josh Hader struck out Juan Soto with two on to save the Houston Astros' 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Thursday.
Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day and the Yankees began their AL pennant defense by beating the Brewers 4-2 on Thursday.
The Yankees remembered Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former outfielder Brett Gardner, with a moment of silence on Thursday.
March Madness and the NCAA Tournament are coming to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey today.
Juan Soto is making his highly-anticipated Mets debut today as the MLB opens the 2025 regular season.
Students are swapping their textbooks for shovels in a mission to restore sand dunes at Coney Island Creek.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan headed to Citi Field to find out what's new on the menu for Mets fans in 2025.
Voters will cast their ballots in Brooklyn in a special election to fill a vacant New York City Council seat
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
There are mixed reviews after a controversial busway project aimed at improving bus times and congestion on Fordham Road in a busy section of the Bronx was canceled.
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."
Reigning WNBA champions, the New York Liberty, are getting a new state of the art practice facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The 75-thousand square foot facility will have private suites for each player, two full practice courts, training rooms and a roof deck. The $80 million dollar facility will open in 2027.
The second week of the NCAA tournament started with a bang. Sports reporter and analyst, Andy Katz, breaks down some key takeaways from Thursday night's game and what we can expect ahead.
Superintendent Frank D'Amico tells CBS News New York's Chris Wragge the students are the pride of the school.
Students tell CBS News New York's Chris Wragge what makes their school so special.
Chickens have stolen the hearts of the entire student body at Lodi High School in New Jersey, the only school in Bergen County raising hens to teach sustainability. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge takes us there for Class Act.
