NYC announces new public schools opening in September
The Department of Education released the list of new schools coming the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
The Department of Education released the list of new schools coming the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
Accusations of antisemitism at a Brooklyn high school made headlines earlier this month, and Thursday Schools Chancellor David Banks addressed that issue, and others. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The items initially cut included chicken dumplings, French toast sticks, and burritos.
The items initially cut included chicken dumplings, French toast sticks, and burritos. CBS New York's Mary Calvi reports.
Some parents say students should have gotten a traditional snow day after there were technical issues with the remote learning system. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The situation prompted Schools Chancellor David Banks to say IBM, the company hired to run the remote learning program, was "not ready for prime time." CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
This was the first time city schools made the switch to remote learning for a snow day. As CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports, some parents complained about serious connectivity issues, delays and problems logging into virtual classrooms.
Some parents complained about serious connectivity issues, delays and problems logging into virtual classrooms.
The Big Apple is preparing for potentially the most significant snowstorm in the city in the last two years. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Schools Chancellor David Banks says after speaking with staff, students, parents and community leaders, there's now a comprehensive plan focused on education, safety and engagement.
Literacy is at the core of education, and yet the number of students who can't read, or are below grade level, is staggering.
The conflict in the Middle East spilled into the classroom this week, which begs the question, how do we make sure protests remain respectful and not hateful?
In a conversation only on CBS News New York, Schools Chancellor David Banks discusses the challenges ahead amid budget cuts and serving tens of thousands of asylum-seeking students.
The conflict in the Middle East spilled into the classroom this week, which begs the question, how do we make sure protests remain respectful and not hateful? Watch NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks' conversation on how school leadership is responding on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Banks said he wants to bring in outside groups to help open conversations.
We have seen protests over the Israel-Hamas war on the campus of New York City schools, and Chancellor David Banks says new steps are needed to educate both teachers and students. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/414sIUu
David Banks went to his alma mater on Monday, Hillcrest High School in Queens, to address the protest of a teacher who attended a pro-Israel rally. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Students streamed out of school Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials.
Students streamed out of Hillcrest High on Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Schools Chancellor David Banks says hate has no place within the schools.
Mayor Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right call in keeping the classrooms open on Friday.
Mayor Eric Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right choice keeping kids in classrooms on Friday, despite the heavy rain and problems. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Some aggravated parents told CBS New York they waited outside for almost four hours after leaving work early.
Three smaller companies are still negotiating, but Chancellor Banks is confident a strike has been averted.
The union representing the drivers and five big bus companies appear to have a deal in place. Three smaller bus companies are still negotiating. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest.
Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. is being remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
NYU has issued threats of suspension, but a pro-Palestinian encampment remains in place.
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
NYU has issued threats of suspension, but a pro-Palestinian encampment remains in place.
A fire that started in a Bushwick, Brooklyn supermarket quickly spread to multiple residential homes Wednesday evening.
Mayor Eric Adams and other New York City officials have blamed "outside agitators" for escalating pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and influencing students. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been asking the city for specifics on what that means.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
Pro-Palestinian protests continued across New York City on Wednesday with demonstrations at Columbia University, Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus and Foley Square.
Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. is being remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake was measured Wednesday morning in Gladstone, New Jersey. It was the second there in less than a week.
Video released by New Jersey Transit police shows officers rescuing a 3-year-old who was choking on a bus in Trenton, New Jersey.
Rockaway Beach and Coney Island make Travel + Leisure's "25 Best Beaches in the USA" list.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
Gruesome allegations say the suspects smashed one victim's head with a meat tenderizer, then stabbed the other and used the knife to chop up their bodies.
Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. is being remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
NYU has issued threats of suspension, but a pro-Palestinian encampment remains in place.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Several New York Democrats acknowledged that Republicans are more aggressively counterpunching on the issue of abortion in the 2024 election cycle.
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
Shota Imanaga continued the historic start to his big league career, throwing seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets.
Luis Gil outdueled Corbin Burnes, Oswaldo Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the New York Yankees topped the Baltimore Orioles 2-0.
Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan Noesen cleaned up a fluky puck bounce off the boards for another 8 seconds later as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Dean Kremer pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Adley Rutschman extended his hitting streak to a career-best 11 games and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 on Tuesday night.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
For years, the waters of the Bronx River have been used as a wasteland for people who might not understand its importance.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
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.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Chopper 2's Dan Rice was over the scene hours after a truck fire caused the shutdown of I-95 in Norwalk, Conn. The highway may take several days to fully reopen.
Author Torrey Maldonado joins CBS New York to discuss his book "Hands." The Brooklyn-based teacher says throughout his career he's noticed "a lot of young people going through heavy issues," so he wanted to make a book to help them feel light.
The six-term Democratic congressman was hailed for having a long history of serving the community.
The FAA said a small plane made an emergency landing on Cedar Beach in Brookhaven, New York.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial made another attempt to have the former president held in contempt, with the prospect of jail time. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.