NYPD school safety agents receive bullet-resistant vests, sources say
Close to 3,000 school safety agents and supervisors have received the vests.
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Close to 3,000 school safety agents and supervisors have received the vests.
A day of remote learning for New York City Public Schools was marred by computer glitches Tuesday, resulting in thousands of students and teachers being locked out. As CBS New York's Christina Fan reports, some parents say officials should have been better prepared. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42B6VEQ
Some parents say students should have gotten a traditional snow day after there were technical issues with the remote learning system. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The situation prompted Schools Chancellor David Banks to say IBM, the company hired to run the remote learning program, was "not ready for prime time." CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
This was the first time city schools made the switch to remote learning for a snow day. As CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports, some parents complained about serious connectivity issues, delays and problems logging into virtual classrooms.
Some parents complained about serious connectivity issues, delays and problems logging into virtual classrooms.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the latest on the city's preparations and a remote day of learning Tuesday for public schools.
The Big Apple is preparing for potentially the most significant snowstorm in the city in the last two years. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
If fewer kids eat lunch because of this, that could lead to less federal money coming in -- meaning more cuts.
Local governments had the day to appeal directly to the State Senate Committee for certain funding to be included in the budget.
When kids fall behind on their reading, it can be easy to blame the school, the teachers or even the curriculum, and while sometimes bad instruction is to blame, undiagnosed dyslexia can be at the heart of the issue. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Students filing into Martin Van Buren High School were met by school safety officers and metal detectors.
The right school for your child isn't always the one that's closest to home. For parents of special needs children, that challenge intensifies - options and access are limited. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
CBS New York's Doug Williams explains the series he's been working on as New York City public schools adopt a uniform approach to reading.
One study shows 93% of K-12 parents in the city believe their child is at or above grade level in reading. The reality is just 55% of students are.
Schools Chancellor David Banks says after speaking with staff, students, parents and community leaders, there's now a comprehensive plan focused on education, safety and engagement.
Parents and guardians of students in New York City Public Schools now have a better way to keep track of their child's school bus. The City Department of Education has launched the new NYC School Bus app.
It will track bus routes in real time as yellow buses travel to and from schools.
Literacy is at the core of education, and yet the number of students who can't read, or are below grade level, is staggering. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The teachers union argues New York City cannot make cuts to the education budget under state law.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is live in Queens, where the Belt Parkway was shut down for several hours overnight.
CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from Laurelton, Queens.
The conflict in the Middle East spilled into the classroom this week, which begs the question, how do we make sure protests remain respectful and not hateful?
In a conversation only on CBS News New York, Schools Chancellor David Banks discusses the challenges ahead amid budget cuts and serving tens of thousands of asylum-seeking students.
The conflict in the Middle East spilled into the classroom this week, which begs the question, how do we make sure protests remain respectful and not hateful? Watch NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks' conversation on how school leadership is responding on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
Construction on Etihad Park, New York City's first Major League Soccer stadium, started on Wednesday in Queens.
A Long Island retiree says she's getting traffic tickets from all over the country. But the thing is, she stopped driving four years ago.
The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week returned to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday to face charges.
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.
The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
Construction on Etihad Park, New York City's first Major League Soccer stadium, started on Wednesday in Queens.
A Long Island retiree says she's getting traffic tickets from all over the country. But the thing is, she stopped driving four years ago.
The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week returned to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday to face charges.
Deliberations ended Wednesday without a verdict in the trial of Daniel Penny, charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the subway last year.
A wintry mix of rain, snow and blustery winds blows into NYC tomorrow, and the biggest impact could be during the morning commute.
The cold persisted Tuesday and perhaps a flake or two may be possible as we head into the middle part of the week.
Seven months after it was destroyed in a fiery truck crash, the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 in Norwalk, Conn. has reopened.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
December is starting with a true winter feel in the NYC area as temperatures run 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.
A wintry mix of rain, snow and blustery winds blows into NYC tomorrow, and the biggest impact could be during the morning commute.
A fire at the Inman Grove Senior Living Center in Edison, New Jersey on Tuesday night left two people badly injured.
Mysterious drones are circling the skies over Morris County, New Jersey, and now the FBI is investigating.
The cold persisted Tuesday and perhaps a flake or two may be possible as we head into the middle part of the week.
A Canadian man has been arrested for the murder of Tammy Tignor, whose was found strangled to death in a New Jersey park in 1997.
A Long Island retiree says she's getting traffic tickets from all over the country. But the thing is, she stopped driving four years ago.
A mother and father on Long Island still don't know why their son died while playing in a charity hockey game over the weekend.
Matthew Smith walked out of federal court in Central Islip Tuesday on a $10 million bond after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. The bond was cosigned by his partner Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch.
The cold persisted Tuesday and perhaps a flake or two may be possible as we head into the middle part of the week.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Mayor Eric Adams says he plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump's border czar and map out plans to deport migrants who commit crimes.
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving to close emergency migrant shelters in New York City and five upstate counties as the number of people arriving has dramatically dropped.
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.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Construction on Etihad Park, New York City's first Major League Soccer stadium, started on Wednesday in Queens.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and the Knicks beat the Magic 121-106 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.
Patrik Laine scored in regulation, Nick Suzuki scored in overtime, and the Canadiens beat the Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A mother and father on Long Island still don't know why their son died while playing in a charity hockey game over the weekend.
Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Bulls beat the Nets 128-102 on Monday night.
The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
Construction on Etihad Park, New York City's first Major League Soccer stadium, started on Wednesday in Queens.
What began as a way to pass the time waiting for their kids at the skatepark has turned into a small community of moms who shred.
Preservationists say the fight is on to save tiled mosaics at the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair in Queens.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
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."
The last civilian lighthouse keeper in the country served the community of Sea Gate until his death 20 years ago. Now his grandson wants to raise awareness about the historic structure and his family's legacy. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke to the 76-year-old about why this could be happening.
They are being dropped by the thousands throughout that part of Lower Manhattan. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin met up with one of artists behind the trend.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says points well north and west of the city could get a handful of inches into Thursday morning.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has more on how developers plan to transform Willets Point.
