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NJ Education Chief Proposes Sweeping Tenure Reform
New Jersey's new education commissioner is proposing sweeping reforms that could change the way teachers are hired and fired – even those who are tenured.
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New Jersey's new education commissioner is proposing sweeping reforms that could change the way teachers are hired and fired – even those who are tenured.
A bus matron in the Bronx has been arrested by police after being accused of attacking a 12-year-old autistic student.
Melissa Petro, the woman who admitted to being a stripper and prostitute before becoming a Bronx art teacher, said she has reinvented herself as a memoirist.
Mothers and fathers, teenagers, and community leaders booed new Schools Chancellor Cathie Black. Her Department of Education's school closings plan is facing mounting outrage.
The Department of Education estimates as many as 160,000 children a day stay home from school because of bullying. Now, a number of families are fighting back with the help of anti-bully coaches.
The city says the program will be suspended as soon as this year's bonuses are given out.
Following Monday's ruling which allowed performance ratings for NYC school teachers to be released, the United Federation of Teachers sent a memo to members Thursday expressing disagreement and frustration with the decision.
A judge ruled Monday that New York City can release performance ratings for 12,000 teachers based on a statistical analysis of student test scores.
With the New Year comes new leadership in the Department of Education. Cathie Black will take over for outgoing Chancellor Black, starting her new position on Monday.
Teachers and parents do all they can to keep students from dropping out of school, and now a group of local comedians has joined the fight.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs argued in state Supreme court that Cathie Black lacks the required credentials to even be a teacher, much less chancellor of the massive school system.
Lawyers representing more than a dozen parents in three lawsuits are urging a state judge to block a magazine executive from becoming New York City schools chancellor starting next week.
United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew said the formula used to produce the reports was in its "developmental stage" and had a 60 point margin of error.
The fight broke out in a classroom at the Explorations Academy in the Bronx.
The incoming chancellor of New York City's public school system is pleading with the public to give her a chance to show that she can do the job.
In Brooklyn, a local community board is trying to nix the city's plan for a new school in Kensington.
The library will eventually hold 15,000 texts and give up to 800 students access to three dozen laptops, printers, flatscreen TVs and cutting-edge technology workstations.
Bed bug cases have nearly tripled in the first two months of school and are on track to surpass even that by the end of the school year.
The bedbug epidemic is now invading New York City schools. Administrators say a number of schools have reported cases since the beginning of the year.
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew is trying to stop education Chancellor Joel Klein from releasing a controversial teacher evaluation.
A teacher at a Bronx elementary school is on administrative duty after speaking out about her life as a prostitute and a stripper.
The mandate is part of legislation that was approved earlier this month by a state Assembly panel. It would also require that faculty and staff be trained to recognize and handle dating violence among students.
Budget cuts forced the Department of Education to eliminate bus service this year for about 5,000 public school students.
The Governor said his decision was based on business, and that Schundler's dismissal came not because he made the mistake on the "Race to the Top" grant, but because he lied.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie sacked his education commissioner Friday in an embarrassing fiasco -- complete with video tapes -- that cost the state $400 million.
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.
Citing what he says is Eric Adams' failure to get stuff done, Comptroller Brad Lander is throwing his hat in the ring for NYC mayor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in supplemental payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
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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.
Citing what he says is Eric Adams' failure to get stuff done, Comptroller Brad Lander is throwing his hat in the ring for NYC mayor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in supplemental payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
A Westchester County man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a brutal attack that killed a social worker. Maria Coto was hospitalized for 36 days after being attacked.
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.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
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 house exploded and burst into flames overnight in Westfield, New Jersey. Police say a gas leak may be to blame.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
The FAA says delays at Newark Liberty Airport are due to the moving of air traffic controllers to Philadelphia.
Two meteor showers are expected to put on a show this week, but will they be visible around New York and New Jersey?
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in supplemental payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
It happened just at around 12:45 p.m. at the railroad crossing at Wading River Road.
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 woman and her boyfriend were robbed of $140,000 outside a Bank of America in Hicksville.
Citing what he says is Eric Adams' failure to get stuff done, Comptroller Brad Lander is throwing his hat in the ring for NYC mayor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in supplemental payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
Cooper said it "wasn't the right time" for him to potentially join the ticket.
Small liquor store owners in New York City continue to push against the Bottle Bill for the next round of lawmaking.
"On top of its extreme decisions, the court is mired in a crisis of ethics," President Biden said in a speech at the LBJ Library in Austin.
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?
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
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.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team won gold in the team final — their first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Jeff McNeil and Luis Torrens each drove in three runs for the Mets in their 15-2 win over the Twins on Monday.
The Yankees blasted six home runs in Monday's 14-4 rout of the Phillies.
Aaron Rodgers showed his frustration at Jets training camp on Monday after the offense struggled.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
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.
Small liquor store owners in New York City continue to push against the Bottle Bill for the next round of lawmaking.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams has nominated Randy Mastro to represent New York City and its agencies. Mastro served as a deputy mayor in the Rudy Giuliani administration as a Democrat, represented Chris Christie in the Bridgegate scandal, and fought congestion pricing for New Jersey.
A Westchester County man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a brutal attack that killed a social worker. Maria Coto was hospitalized for 36 days after being attacked. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details of the transit agency's plan.
Crews are searching the water at Greenwood Lake in Orange County for a missing person who vanished Tuesday afternoon. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says temperatures will reach the upper 80s on Wednesday and the low 90s on Thursday.