NYC students to be greeted by a record number of new schools on Thursday
But will they be enough to meet tough new state standards for reducing class size? CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
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But will they be enough to meet tough new state standards for reducing class size? CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks announced 24 new school buildings will open this week for the first day of school.
A cellphone ban will not be in place when New York City schools open this fall, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday.
New York City says it is bringing back a cellphone ban in schools, possibly by January of next year.
The impending prohibition will make a comeback as phone and social media prohibitions pick up steam nationwide. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks unveiled a new way of teaching math in schools.
Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks on Monday unveiled a new way of teaching math in schools. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Schools Chancellor David Banks said offers from specialized high schools to Black and Hispanic students reached their highest levels since 2013.
A new initiative in New York City aims to educate students on the Holocaust and antisemitism with lessons inside and outside the classroom. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The City Council is trying to get Mayor Adams to added more money to the budget for education programs.
The mayor has already restored $500 million in funds, but parents and members of the council's Progressive Caucus say it's just not enough. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks testified about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks on his handling of antisemitism in the classroom, but not everyone is happy with his answers. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer and education reporter Doug Williams report.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks was grilled about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will appear before a congressional committee Wednesday to testify about antisemitism in public schools.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks and leaders from other schools around the country testified about antisemitism Wednesday at a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks testified about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest details.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks speaks to CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer before testifying on Capitol Hill.
Chancellor David Banks will testify Wednesday about antisemitism at schools. As CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports, he is speaking before the same Congressional committee that questioned college presidents and cost some their jobs.
Only 18% of New York City fourth graders were proficient in math, according to last year's test scores.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is in Washington, preparing to testify before the same congressional committee that questioned college presidents on antisemitism. The focus this time is antisemitism in grades K-12. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke to the chancellor about his testimony.
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.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Christmas Eve Mass is being held throughout the day at St. Patrick's Cathedral Wednesday.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Christmas Eve Mass is being held throughout the day at St. Patrick's Cathedral Wednesday.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
We have a First Alert Weather Day Friday for a storm that'll blow in Friday evening and carry through to Saturday morning. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
It comes after the feds blew past Friday's deadline to make all the records public. CBS News New York's Erica Brown has the latest.
Crews searched the splintered and charred remains of the facility in Bristol Township on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The gunfire erupted near Belmont Avenue and Powell Street just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The 46-year-old victim was taken to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Christmas Eve Mass is being held throughout the day at St. Patrick's Cathedral Wednesday. It all leads up to Wednesday night's Midnight Mass. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
