High School Won't Allow Injured Queens Teen To Learn From Home
A Queens teenager is in the battle with her high school, saying she should be allowed to learn from home.
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A Queens teenager is in the battle with her high school, saying she should be allowed to learn from home.
Whitestone residents spent part of their Saturday afternoon passing around a petition and protesting a project that is being considered by the Department of Education.
Students were asked to read a speech he gave and write about whether the mayor's career has been defined by successes or failures.
The online form will allow parents to submit all their application information in one place, rank the schools and get enrolled.
A Brooklyn high school assistant principal was accused in a report Wednesday of raping an underage female student in his own office, and forcing another student to perform a sex act.
Teachers and activists protested at the New York City Department of Education Headquarters Monday, amid claims that a principal at a Queens school used insensitive language toward African-American teachers as she fired them.
A City Councilman in Queens was calling on the Department of Education this week to increase anti-bullying programs in public schools, following the suicide of a 12-year-old girl last month.
A 16-year old freshman at Brooklyn International High School drowned Monday while swimming at Hessian Lake in Bear Mountain State Park.
"I don't sleep, I cannot eat because that beast took my life," the alleged victim's grandmother said. "He broke my heart."
Anthony Criscuolo, 40, was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree rape, predatory sexual assault against a child, attempted rape and endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said.
New York City Comptroller John Liu's office audited the process that the city's Department of Education uses to assign each eighth grader to a high school for the following year.
Furious parents gathered on Monday night to blast the New York City Department of Education's plans to allow a nonprofit organization to collect student data, including personal and health information.
Carmen Valentin claims her 13-year-old daughter was bullied and then beaten last May inside of P.S. 188 on the Lower East Side.
The Panel for Educational Policy approved the phasing out of 22 schools in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan in a vote early Tuesday morning at a meeting at Brooklyn Tech High School.
A controversial school closure vote had emotions running high Monday evening at Brooklyn Technical High School in Fort Greene.
The city lost the money after it failed to meet a Jan. 17 deadline for a new teacher evaluation plan.
EMS officials on the scene treated 22 patients, including students and adults, who reported either tightness in their chests or burning eyes.
Parents are upset and disgusted by a homework assignment that used scenarios about killing and whipping slaves to teach math.
Several school bus companies have filed a lawsuit against New York City Monday, seeking to have existing protections for drivers declared illegal as those drivers press on with a strike.
The proposal, which totals just over $70 billion, is for the fiscal year that starts on July 1. It is also the mayor's final budget plan before he leaves office.
The Department of Education wants to shut down more than a dozen schools, calling them "low performing," but critics say it's the city and school leaders who deserve a failing grade.
Urszula Jankowska, 33, was charged with criminal sex acts, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child.
New York City Comptroller John Liu has proposed issuing Green Apple Bonds to complete remediation by 2015 -- six years ahead of the city's schedule.
The reports are tabulated based on criteria such as student progress toward graduation, performance on standardized tests, coursework and student attendance.
Several Kips Bay families are steeped in a school bus battle with the Department Of Education.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Thunder defeated the Knicks 111-100 on Sunday night.
Jack Hughes finished with two goals and two assists as the Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the visiting Blackhawks on Sunday night.
Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday night.
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The New York City Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses apartment complex in Brooklyn.
The New York City Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses apartment complex in Brooklyn.
Thousands of Catholics went to St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC on Palm Sunday to mark the start of 2026 Holy Week, the first under Archbishop Ronald Hicks.
Kathyrn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J., said no procedural changes have been made at LGA in the week since the late-night crash.
Saturday, family and friends bid a final farewell to Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student shot and killed last week in Chicago.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
The "No Kings" protest in New York City on Saturday drew thousands of demonstrators from across the Tri-State Area.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Thunder defeated the Knicks 111-100 on Sunday night.
Jack Hughes finished with two goals and two assists as the Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the visiting Blackhawks on Sunday night.
Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday night.
Ryan O'Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pirates beat the Mets 4-3 on Sunday.
Adam Sykora broke a scoreless tie early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the Rangers defeated the Panthers 3-1 on Sunday.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
The crew will orbit Earth twice, then head off to the moon. They wont land on it, but will fly around its far side, pushing farther from our planet than humans ever have -- about 252,000 miles. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for temperatures in the 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday, before a cooldown arrives during the second half of the week.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke to Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz's family and friends.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story from beleaguered LaGuardia Airport.
Terrence Cramer, who served with the Bridgeport Fire Department for nearly a decade, was shot to death early Saturday morning in Stratford. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
