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With designer labels and a huge selection, the Teen Boutique in Port Chester feels like a special place to shop, except everything is free.
Parents in Perth Amboy, New Jersey protested in front of city hall demanding school bus routes be reinstated after funding cuts.
Thursday marked the first day of school for nearly 1 million students in New York City, the nation's largest district.
NYC public schools are open for the last day of school today. See the full 2024-2025 academic calendar.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams sat down with NYC Public Schools Chancellor David Banks to preview the school year.
About 1 million children in New York City will head back to school Thursday morning. CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams sat down with Chancellor David Banks to preview the year to come.
Under intense pressure to meet state guidelines for class size, New York City is set to open 24 new schools on Thursday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks announced 24 new school buildings will open this week for the first day of school.
As New York City kids gear up to head back to school, the Society for Ethical Culture is helping them get free haircuts to start the year off right.
CBS News New York viewers have been sending in their first day of school pictures. Share yours at CBSNewYork.com/Photos.
There can be lots of emotions for students heading back to school, and for new migrant students, there are also challenges.
It's the first day of school in Newark, New Jersey, where students will have longer hours for 2024.
The HOPE Organization thanked the Brooklyn community Saturday for helping with activities throughout the year. There was live music, arts and crafts, and a backpack giveaway.
CUNY Chancellor Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez sat down with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian got expert advice on how families can avoid overscheduling this school year.
CBS News New York's series on Back to School continues with tips on how to get organized now before the chaos of school starts.
Returning to school can come with mixed emotions for some students. Parents can help by communicating and listening, doctors say.
Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer of Scholastic Education Solutions joins CBS New York to discuss ways parents can get kids reading more this school year.
Asking kids how their day was at school often leads to answers like "fine," but the key to changing what you get is changing what you ask, and when.
Getting kids ready to return to the classroom means doing a lot more than just buying school supplies.
Here are some ways parents can encourage their kids to form healthy habits and make brushing their teeth more fun.
As families prepare for the new school year, talking about online safety should be on the top of the list.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut all have pending state legislation that would let students get some extra shuteye.
Nearly half the students are back this school year with a summer's worth of unique working experience.
Nonprofit NY Sun Works has partnered with 300 schools in NYC to build hydroponic farms.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Newark's summer youth curfew goes into effect Monday night, and will run from 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. daily until the beginning of the new school year.
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through security.
The New York Knicks took their time and in the end hired proven winner Mike Brown as their next head coach.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
The New York Knicks took their time and in the end hired proven winner Mike Brown as their next head coach.
Larry Lawrence, a retired social worker, now finds healing and purpose on the comedy stage -- even as he battles a progressive brain disease.
Mayor Eric Adams is assuring New Yorkers one program will not be touched if there are potential cuts to Medicaid.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.
Thunderstorms produced extensive amounts of damage in numerous locations, but specifically to the area around South Plainfield, New Jersey.
New York City and the surrounding Tri-State Area could see some severe thunderstorms later today.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
Newark's summer youth curfew goes into effect Monday night, and will run from 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. daily until the beginning of the new school year.
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods.
FIFA slashed standard ticket prices for the 2025 Club World Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Fluminense in New Jersey.
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
A man is facing attempted murder charges stemming from a weekend road rage incident on Long Island. In court on Monday, his attorney called the incident self defense.
A Nassau County mother's son died what doctors call a preventable death at just 9 years old. Now, she is standing with legislators as they push to pass "Robbie's Law."
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
Volunteers found a vehicle submerged in Mount Sinai Harbor and believe it belongs to a missing Suffolk County man.
Newark's summer youth curfew goes into effect Monday night, and will run from 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. daily until the beginning of the new school year.
Mayor Eric Adams is assuring New Yorkers one program will not be touched if there are potential cuts to Medicaid.
A Nassau County mother's son died what doctors call a preventable death at just 9 years old. Now, she is standing with legislators as they push to pass "Robbie's Law."
David Paterson, New York's former governor, is calling on Mayor Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo and other independent candidates to unite to defeat Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor.
Daughtry said he's been criticized for working with the feds on criminal investigations involving transnational gangs.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The New York Knicks took their time and in the end hired proven winner Mike Brown as their next head coach.
FIFA slashed standard ticket prices for the 2025 Club World Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Fluminense in New Jersey.
Aaron Judge hit his 33rd home run, left fielder Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the Yankees beat the Mets 6-4 on Sunday.
Yankees star Aaron Judge was struck in the face by a toss from teammate Anthony Volpe as they were coming off the field after the fifth inning on Saturday against the Mets.
Emil Forsberg scored a goal in his second consecutive game for the New York on Saturday night as the Red Bulls and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a 1-1 tie.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Eight development groups have now submitted their final proposals in the fierce competition for New York's three downstate casino licenses.
New York City estimates up to 500 abandoned boats litter its waterways, but now, the tide may be turning.
The show marks a debut for the QCP Players Program, a partnership with inclusive performing arts nonprofit AhHa!Broadway.
Eliot Weiss became a legend not only in his calculus classroom, but on the chessboard.
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.
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.
Police say the found Marsha Greenberg unconscious with head trauma Monday morning.
This year, the sale will run for four days, through July 11.
In a letter, Duffy accuses MTA officials of giving his agency the runaround, claiming a dramatic uptick in subway assaults.
During Tuesday's hearing, prosecutors, defense and the judge will discuss the sentencing schedule.
Police say they found the 21-year-old victim after being called to the scene on an assault reports.
