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Checking in on NYC's new phonics-based reading curriculum
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.
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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.
Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD commissioner are praising members of the city's police force for quickly nabbing a suspected serial stabber. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
John Ballantine Niven of Oyster Bay was identified Thursday through advanced DNA analysis.
John Ballantine Niven, of Oyster Bay, was identified through advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from that day in 2001.
NYPD officials and Mayor Eric Adams share new information on the arrest of the Queens stabbing spree suspect.
CBS New York and the Humane Society of New York are helping find their forever home.
The pilot program between Mayor Eric Adams and DC 37 is for city employees who cannot work remotely.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman claims an email was intercepted from a lobbyist for the Hard Rock Seminole Casino at Citi Field, Queens, in possible collusion with Hofstra. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the story.
Police say 27-year-old Jermain Rigueur was behind the series of unprovoked attacks. He now faces attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police say 27-year-old Jermain Rigueur was behind the series of unprovoked attacks. He now faces attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Acela trains headed to New York from cities like Boston and Washington D.C. are not running Thursday, leaving commuters with limited options. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Penn Station.
There was a close call in Queens Wednesday after the lobby floor of an apartment building partially collapsed. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Officers stopped a car that had been sought for a past crime, police said. The car took off, hitting one of the officers. He suffered a broken arm and leg.
Three of the attacks happened Wednesday morning in Springfield Gardens. Additional attacks took place Tuesday and on Jan. 8. Police said they are also eyeing the same suspect for a stabbing on a subway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, as well. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
New York City and the surrounding area woke up to freezing cold temperatures Wednesday morning. CBS New York's Tony Sadiku caught up with people around Columbus Circle.
"Someone knows him [and] he must be stopped. We have to get him off the street," NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey wrote on X. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Some residents had to leave through the roof, while others were told to shelter in place. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from Queens Village.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku caught up with people Wednesday morning around Columbus Circle.
The suspect initially met the girl online, and attacked her when they met in person on January 6th, according to the NYPD. They want your help finding him.
A magician never reveals his secrets, but we're joined by a real life magician who's in the studio to show them off.
CBS law enforcement contributor and former NYPD deputy commissioner Richard Esposito joins us to explain what's happening and the impact on public safety.
CBS New York's Cindy Hsu joins Drew and Ross Matthews for today's episode of "The Drew Barrymore Show."
Penny was charged with criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter after Neely's death last May and pleaded not guilty.
Police say the suspect was also shot and taken into custody. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details from East Flatbush.
The officers were responding to a domestic assault case inside the suspect's mother's apartment. The officers and suspect got into a struggle over one officer's gun. During the struggle, one officer was shot in the hand, and the other in the leg. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange.
A new mural commemorating the bravery and resilience of the Polish people during World War II has been unveiled in Greenpoint, one of the largest Polish communities in the United States.
Thursday night was the deadline for the owners of about 4,000 New York City parking garages to submit a report on their garage's safety.
A migrant shelter is nearly up and running in the Bronx, but people who live nearby say they don't have enough information on exactly who will be living there.
For gamers who don't want to be confined to a desk, check out these powerful laptops that can play all of the best games.
A new mural commemorating the bravery and resilience of the Polish people during World War II has been unveiled in Greenpoint, one of the largest Polish communities in the United States.
Thursday night was the deadline for the owners of about 4,000 New York City parking garages to submit a report on their garage's safety.
A migrant shelter is nearly up and running in the Bronx, but people who live nearby say they don't have enough information on exactly who will be living there.
Subway riders say they deal with no air conditioning on 1 trains all the time, especially recently on hot summer days.
Survivors of the September 11th terror attacks are calling the plea deal for the alleged mastermind of the attacks an insult, but prosecutors said it's the best path to justice.
New York and New Jersey are in for a stretch of hazy, hot and humid weather, along with the threat of thunderstorms this weekend.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter and Princeton, N.J. native, was released from a Russian prison on Thursday.
Three New Jersey residents tested positive for West Nile Virus, health officials said Thursday. It's the first cases of West Nile Virus in New Jersey so far this year.
New York and New Jersey are in for a stretch of hazy, hot and humid weather, along with the threat of thunderstorms this weekend.
New Jersey's ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state's cap on magazines over 10 rounds passes constitutional muster, a federal judge said Tuesday.
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey funeral home after she says she recently discovered the remains of her father, who died over 30 years ago, were never buried.
Steven Schwally, the alleged drunk driver who plowed his vehicle into a Long Island nail salon, was charged with four counts of murder, among 28 felony charges.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
A taxi driver was killed Tuesday after his vehicle was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train in Manorville.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a brief appearance in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned more discovery over to the defense team.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange.
A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial will remain through his sentencing in September.
The Biden administration announced the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, as part of a complex 24-person prisoner swap.
New Jersey's ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state's cap on magazines over 10 rounds passes constitutional muster, a federal judge said Tuesday.
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
The listeria outbreak linked to deli meat has sickened a dozen people in New York and is blamed for one death in New Jersey. So is it safe to eat?
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, stars of the "Bill & Ted" film trilogy, will reunite on the Great White Way in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot."
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
The face-off between Simone Biles and Suni Lee marked the first time two gold medalists competed against each other in the event.
Matt Wallner's two-run home runs helped propel the Twins to an 8-3 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
DJ LeMahieu had a career-high six RBIs in the Yankees' 6-5 win over the Phillies on Wednesday.
The Jets' Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson say a video showing them arguing on the sideline last week is no big deal.
A new mural commemorating the bravery and resilience of the Polish people during World War II has been unveiled in Greenpoint, one of the largest Polish communities in the United States.
A migrant shelter is nearly up and running in the Bronx, but people who live nearby say they don't have enough information on exactly who will be living there.
Advocates say the creation of Bankside Park has taken years, and South Bronx residents haven't had access to the waterfront for nearly a century.
This year marks 20 years since a historic rezoning of Downtown Brooklyn led to massive changes in the landscape of the neighborhood.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 1 at 11 p.m.
New Yorkers have been heading to local beaches to find relief from the blistering heat. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro takes us to Coney Island to see how beachgoers coped with another hot summer day.
One of two NYPD sergeants injured in a shooting Thursday is out of the hospital and back home. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal and Ali Bauman report.
A new mural commemorating the bravery and resilience of the Polish people during World War II has been unveiled in Greenpoint, one of the largest Polish communities in the United States. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
An NYPD sergeant who was grazed by a bullet while responding to an armed robbery in Lower Manhattan was released from the hospital Thursday night.