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Local News NYC students head back to school, now with cellphone-free classrooms newyork By Updated on: September 4, 2025 / 7:31 AM EDT / CBS New York The first day of school for New York City students is here. Several new schools open Thursday, and students will have to adjust to a new rule – a statewide ban on cellphones during school hours.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company says in a statement.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
It's the first day of school, and CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook is catching up with families outside one of the new schools in Jamaica, Queens.
Authorities say a dump truck overturned shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday at the Main Ave. exit.
NYC public schools are closed today for Thanksgiving recess. See the full 2025-2026 academic calendar.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Thursday marks the first day of school for New York City public school students. CBS News New York's Christina Fan and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage.
Route 3 East in Clifton, New Jersey, will be partially closed for days as crews work to clean up a grease spill, city officials say.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
Lisbon's Elevador da Gloria funicular streetcar has carried tourists in Portugal's capital for more than a century. The cause of its deadly crash remains unclear.
The Associated Press reports the family is buying a 10% stake in the team, which still needs to be approved by the owners.
The Texas state Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill that would make it easier to sue physicians and distributors who mail abortion pills into the state.
The Houston Astros rallied for an 8-7 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
