NYC investing more than $67 million in preschool special education
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
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Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke with a mom who says the decision to do so could make all the difference.
NYC public school students actually have more off time, 185 days, than classroom time. Some New Yorker find this surprising.
Before summer vacation started, Kamar Samuels wished students and families the best at P.S. 41 in the Bronx.
New York City Public Schools is finalizing a policy on artificial intelligence, a technology that has many parents greatly concerned.
As CBS News New York's Doug Williams explains, almost every parent has concerns about a technology that expands exponentially every day.
A cyberattack by a group called ShinyHunters impacted thousands of students in the New York area and across the country who use Canvas.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced five new schools opening in the Bronx and Queens.
New York City Public Schools will open Sept. 10 for the 2026-27 school year, nearly a week later than this year's start.
A new report is detailing just how much homelessness in New York City is negatively impacting students.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has more on the efforts to keep them on the right track.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years to help the city save money, hire more teachers and find the space, the head of the Senate Committee on City Education told CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
Some students in New York City public schools say they feel like they're being spied on as they leave classes on bathroom breaks and other hall pass reasons.
Some students in New York City public schools say they feel like they're being spied on as they leave classes on bathroom breaks and other hall pass reasons.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, the mayor wants the zones in place city wide by the end of 2029.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard.
New York City public schools reopened for in-person classes Tuesday in the wake of the weekend blizzard, but over 10,000 teachers didn't make it to work and officials say about 63% of students showed up. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner and Aziza Shuler have team coverage.
New York City Public Schools will be back in session as normal Tuesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced.
Staten Island elected officials and residents say there's really no way the streets will be ready for buses to school on Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
New York City will have a regular snow day on Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, due to the nor'easter and forecast for towering snowfall totals.
New York City's public schools will be back to in-person classes Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced Monday afternoon.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Investigators are still working to track down the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for New Yorkers: Take this heat seriously.
A bodega worker was grazed by gunfire after he tried to stop a man from stealing at a Lower East Side store, the NYPD said.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Investigators are still working to track down the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for New Yorkers: Take this heat seriously.
A bodega worker was grazed by gunfire after he tried to stop a man from stealing at a Lower East Side store, the NYPD said.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray discuss their latest novel, A Pair of Aces. The writing duo shares insights into their creative partnership and the discovery of the remarkable women at the heart of the story.
Investigators are still working to identify the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Officials say the non-verbal, autistic child was pulled from the water by lifeguards and staff who immediately began lifesaving measures.
Daisy is a 2-year-old Maltese, Shih Tzu, Havanese and poodle mix who likes to play with her toys, gets along with other dogs and is looking for her forever home.
It's a very muggy day, and rain chances are increasing right before the weekend for New York City. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
