School librarian shortage hitting New York City
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
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Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Gina Pellettiere and 77-year-old retired teacher Beatrice Ferrari were killed last Thursday when their school bus overturned headed to band camp in Pennsylvania.
After more than three years of COVID-related reprieve, federal student loan borrowers need to resume payments starting Oct. 1. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger tells us how to prepare.
The Farmingdale community continues to mourn the loss of its marching band leader and a retired teacher after last week's deadly school bus crash. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Bus service will continue for an estimated 86,000 students after the school bus drivers' union reached a deal. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the details.
Banks and Mayor Eric Adams spoke about the future of city education during the inaugural "State of our Schools" address on Wednesday in Brooklyn.
Almost 70 years after the Supreme Court ordered equal education opportunities for all children, a CBS News investigation has found many schools fail that test.
As students settle in for another year of school, not all of them have ideal learning environments. Our CBS News journalists here and across the country have found major differences in the conditions at public schools from one district to the next. National Investigative Correspondent Stephen Stock explains reasons behind the school building gap.
The bill is coming due for students who took out loans to finance their education. Now, many borrowers need to rework their budgets to make their payments.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut all have pending state legislation that would let students get some extra shuteye.
CBS New York is partnering with I WILL GRADUATE for the second year to get kids excited about education.
The schools chancellor shared the update Friday morning in Harlem. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest developments.
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.
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'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.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
At John F. Kennedy International Airport, officials hope new upgrades and a brand-new terminal will eventually make the Thanksgiving holiday travel experience smoother.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
At John F. Kennedy International Airport, officials hope new upgrades and a brand-new terminal will eventually make the Thanksgiving holiday travel experience smoother.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
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.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
The New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
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."
A judge granted a request from prosecutors to dismiss the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Thanksgiving 2024 air travel is expected to be the busiest on record and the NYC-area airports are bracing for massive crowds. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
Actors Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson join CBS New York to talk about the new show and working with Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr.
Rachel Miller, Editor-in-Chief of Self joins CBS New York to talk about how people can navigate being sad in the winter.
