NYC school bus drivers' union, 5 companies reach tentative agreement
Three smaller companies are still negotiating, but Chancellor Banks is confident a strike has been averted.
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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.
Bus service will continue for an estimated 86,000 students, including 27,000 with special needs.
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 Adams outlined the future of city education during a "State of our Schools" address on Wednesday.
Banks and Mayor Adams spoke at the inaugural "State of our Schools" address on Wednesday morning in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Banks and Mayor Eric Adams spoke about the future of city education during the inaugural "State of our Schools" address on Wednesday in Brooklyn.
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It could be weeks before school bus drivers ultimately decide to go on strike, Banks said.
The schools chancellor shared the update Friday morning in Harlem. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest developments.
More than 900,000 kids returned to New York City public schools Thursday.
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.
Whether it was inside schools, while outdoor dining or just strolling around the five boroughs, New Yorkers dealt with tough conditions on Thursday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Overall, it was a successful first day across the five boroughs, but some students and families experienced problems. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The start of the school year comes with some hurdles, including the high temperatures and the possibility of a bus drivers strike in the weeks ahead.
CBS New York's John Dias spent the morning at P.S. 121 in the Bronx, along with the mayor and schools chancellor.
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.
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.
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.
School buses will run normally for the first day of school Thursday and Friday as well, but there's no guarantee for the following week and those after. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest developments.
Schools Chancellor David Banks said negotiators are working to quell a work stoppage could affect 4,400 bus routes.
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A "takeover" at and around the Bay Plaza Mall in the Bronx on Presidents Day turned violent, with over a dozen teens taken into custody.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
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Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
A "takeover" at and around the Bay Plaza Mall in the Bronx on Presidents Day turned violent, with over a dozen teens taken into custody.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
The fire took place on Lester Avenue near Hillside Avenue Monday. The raging fire destroyed property and endangered lives.
Many New York leaders are sharing their thoughts after famed civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday morning.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
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Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
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Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and the Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
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After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
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.
A bullet was found in an overhead bin on a United Airlines flight set to take off from Newark Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Many New Yorkers had a personal connection to Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Gymnastics in the United States is becoming more diverse. In fact, USA Gymnastics reported that its 2024 women's team was the most racially diverse in its history. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley spoke to Wendy Hilliard, a Hall of Famer gymnast who is inspiring the next generation.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Families gathered across New York City on Tuesday to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
