NYC special ed students not getting services they need, UFT survey reveals
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
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New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Saying the system is broken, members of the United Federation of Teachers got tired of waiting for the Department of Education to provide data, so they did it themselves. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
New York City Public School students got an early holiday gift Wednesday – they're getting an extra day of winter recess. As CBS News New York's Allen Devlin explains, the credit for the idea goes to a middle schooler named Isaac. For the full school calendar, click here: https://cbsloc.al/3XgWuE0
New York City Public School students are getting an extra day of winter recess. For the full calendar, click here: https://cbsloc.al/3XgWuE0
As CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports, it's the work of one Brooklyn-based nonprofit aiming to make a positive change in the community and set young people on a path to success.
Tuesday was the last day on the job for outgoing Schools Chancellor David Banks, as he retired. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is spending his last day on the job before his retirement takes effect Oct. 16.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks spent his last day on the job Tuesday before his retirement takes effect Oct. 16.
A lawsuit alleges that kids in need of special education programs often aren't going to school because New York City schools don't have the necessary resources.
There are claims that kids in need of special education programs at New York City schools often aren't going to class because the school doesn't have what they need. That's according to a lawsuit filed by the Legal Aid Society. CBS News New York's education reporter Doug Williams has the story.
Many New York City Public Schools parents and students say city school buses are often arriving too early, too late or not at all.
Many public school parents and students across the boroughs are speaking out and desperate for answers. They say city school buses are often arriving too early, too late or not at all, and as education reporter Doug Williams learned, parents' complaints often go unanswered.
The current New York City schools chancellor was expected to stay until Dec. 31, but will now depart in the middle of October. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will be retiring in October, not at the end of December as originally announced.
NYC high school admissions start this month, and there are some changes families need to know as they navigate the application process.
The incoming head of New York City Public Schools sat down Thursday with CBS News New York, one day after she was appointed to replace the retiring David Banks.
Aviles-Ramos told education reporter Doug Williams about her goals once she takes over for David Banks after he retires on Dec. 31.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams has more on the new leader of New York City Public Schools and a look at the current one who says he's retiring.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has more on how Banks put the wheels in motion leading to his retiring from his post as New York City schools chancellor.
Deputy Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos will be the next New York City schools chancellor, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to name a new schools chancellor Wednesday, after David Banks announced he will retire at the end of the year. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the details.
Deputy Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos will be the next New York City schools chancellor, outgoing Schools Chancellor David Banks announced Wednesday.
Banks is the latest top leader of Mayor Eric Adams' administration to announce their departure. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the details.
Sources tell CBS News New York one of Banks' top deputies, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, is expected to be named the next chancellor on Wednesday. It's unclear if she will serve on an interim or permanent basis. Ali Bauman reports.
Officials insisted his decision was made before federal agents raided his home and seized his phones, and that of his partner First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, on Sept. 4. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
The innocent bystander who was caught in the middle of a shootout between New York City Police officers and a gunman Tuesday says she no longer feels safe in the city.
A routine tree trimming job turned into chaos Wednesday as a crane fell on a house in Montville. No one was injured, but the home was significantly damaged.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
The innocent bystander who was caught in the middle of a shootout between New York City Police officers and a gunman Tuesday says she no longer feels safe in the city.
Nearly a dozen families and therapists say New York's Early Intervention Program services have grinded to a halt due to a new state database.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A routine tree trimming job turned into chaos Wednesday as a crane fell on a house in Montville. No one was injured, but the home was significantly damaged.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed commissioner of the NYPD on Wednesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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.
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 leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 20 at 11 p.m.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by a van in Brooklyn, and police sources say it was an unmarked police vehicle.
A banana duct-taped to a white wall sold for $6.2 million during a Sotheby's auction in New York City on Wednesday.
Every year, the government wrongly marks thousands of people as deceased, according to audits done by the government on itself. It can negatively impact the ability to get a job, a loan and more, and it happened to one Brooklyn woman, who said the problem has caused a years-long struggle. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
A routine tree-trimming job turned into chaos in Morris County, New Jersey on Wednesday when a crane fell onto a house. Thankfully, no one was hurt. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with the homeowner.
