Teachers union president worried school bus strike may happen next week
The Department of Education has contingency plans for next week if the union representing bus drivers and attendants calls a strike, impacting up to 80,000 students.
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The Department of Education has contingency plans for next week if the union representing bus drivers and attendants calls a strike, impacting up to 80,000 students.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we teamed up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem, New York Common Pantry and Harlem Mothers and Fathers SAVE to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
We spoke with the Center for Online Safety what they call teaching moments around consent and privacy.
As New York City students head back to school this week, CBS New York is making their year #BetterTogether with our community partner Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem.
Schools Chancellor David Banks said negotiators are working to quell a work stoppage could affect 4,400 bus routes.
The schools sent out notices to families Monday as high temperatures are expected this week.
The new year in New Jersey's largest school system is off and running.
Constant screen time impacts kids' attention spans, among other negative effects. We hear from Dr. Kumar for some best practices heading back to school.
A threat of a school bus strike is on hold, for now, but the Department of Education faces other unique challenges this academic year.
While back-to-school can be an exciting time for many students, others could be reluctant to return because of bullying.
We hear from advocates who say these laws are needed to tackle so-called "period poverty," and these supplies should be considered part of back-to-school shopping.
More than 300 backpacks full of notebooks, pencils and markers changed hands on Sunday at P.S. 118.
The event was hosted by the City of Mount Vernon and Buttafly, a streetwear and lifestyle retailer.
Families can avoid state sales taxes on all school supplies.
This comes after recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Officials say one change that's being implemented this year is a new door locking system.
The New York City Department of Education says 80,000 students get to and from school via a school bus. About 25,000 have special needs.
New York City schools are back in session next week, and here at CBS New York we know we are #BetterTogether. So we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop to give dozens of students a fresh start this fall.
The state's Department of Education says chronic absenteeism declined by about 3.7% last school year.
Jericho High School is the first to return to classes on Long Island this year.
Just as students are heading back to the classroom, a new COVID variant is hitting the Tri-State Area.
Volunteers packed bags of fruit, vegetables, dairy and healthy meal kits for community members in need.
Shoppers can avoid sales tax on school supplies, including some computers and sports equipment.
We're getting ready for back-to-school, and this year might be a huge step for your child -- walking to school, whether alone or with friends.
We find out how eye health can impact childhood development and learning.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
"All the Blues in the Sky" is a middle grade novel that explores grief through a 13-year-old Harlem girl whose best friend has died.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Wait times at major U.S. airports continue as TSA officer callouts mount after employees missed their first full paycheck last week.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
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.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
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.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
Author Renee Watson was recently awarded one of the highest honors in children's books. She spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The union representing hundreds of non-tenure NYU faculty members said they're prepared to launch a strike unless a new deal is reached. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
With ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving up oil prices, travel experts warn that airfares are climbing fast.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the lawsuit to stop an immigration detention center from opening in Roxbury Township.
