NYC Council program offers scholarships to CUNY students pursuing masters in social work
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CBS News New York's Elle McLogan met with recipients who say the funding is helping make their dreams come true.
Two CUNY students caught up in a cheating scandal said they were cleared of allegations after a CBS News New York investigation.
Students caught in the fallout of a cheating scandal at the City University of New York say they were kept out of medical school even though they did nothing wrong. Two students who have now been cleared said they weren't given hearings until CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi started looking into it.
A unique program at the school has long been celebrated for helping local students become doctors, but reporter Mahsa Saeidi has uncovered questions about that legacy and how the program is run.
The chancellor of CUNY was one of three university heads grilled over antisemitism on campus during a heated congressional hearing Tuesday.
The heads of three universities, including the chancellor of CUNY, were grilled in Washington on Tuesday. They're accused of not taking action against antisemitism on campus. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the heated congressional hearing.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced more free community college programs for in-demand fields.
There's a new Princeton Review ranking of the "Best Value Colleges," and several New York schools are on the list.
School officials said protesters were told to take the tents down and disperse, but they ignored multiple warnings.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has unveiled her plan to make community college free for adult learners.
CUNY campuses will close Wednesday in recognition of Lunar New Year. It's one of four religious and cultural holidays CUNY is observing for the first time this year.
A student was hurt in an explosion at a CUNY Science Research Center in Upper Manhattan on Wednesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced application fees will be waived for high school seniors in New York City Public Schools from Oct. 21 to Nov. 15.
With the presidential election just weeks away, Gen Z voters could play a critical role in shaping the outcome. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge sat in on a CUNY class at Hunter College to find out how young voters are feeling.
CUNY Chancellor Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez sat down with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation.
Students enrolled in the 25 colleges that are part of the CUNY system are heading back to class. Chancellor Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez sat down with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson to talk about some of the challenges ahead this year.
The 25 campuses that make up the CUNY system in the five boroughs are already back in the classroom. They are led by Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez, the first Latino to head up the nation's largest urban university. He sat down with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson.
Students have engaged in a lawsuit against City University of New York over changes to its graduation ceremony.
It comes after almost two years of disagreements surrounding the annual event. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas spoke to both sides of the dispute on Wednesday.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered at the City University of New York Graduate Center in Midtown on Tuesday.
City College of New York will hold remote classes Wednesday after the NYPD arrested several pro-Palestinian protesters on campus.
Protesters moved to One Police Plaza overnight, where they are waiting for their fellow demonstrators to be released. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The NYPD took several demonstrators into custody Tuesday, loading them onto a city bus to be taken away for booking. CBS New York's Derick Waller is live on campus with the latest.
CBS New York's Christina Fan, Natalie Duddridge and Derick Waller have live team coverage from the New York City campuses.
Starting in the spring semester, non-degree students in 283 programs across 32 SUNY campuses may be eligible for TAP for the first time.
School district leaders in Scarsdale, New York, are investigating what the superintendent called "unacceptable antisemitic conduct."
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
Much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a freeze warning Monday night, and that means crops and plants are in danger of dying.
The investigation into the shooting death of Bronx grandfather Edgar Spence is intensifying, with community advocates now offering a $5,000 reward in the case.
The first step toward a possible reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants is complete.
School district leaders in Scarsdale, New York, are investigating what the superintendent called "unacceptable antisemitic conduct."
The investigation into the shooting death of Bronx grandfather Edgar Spence is intensifying, with community advocates now offering a $5,000 reward in the case.
Erik Duran, a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a drug suspect, was released from prison on bail Monday.
A violent, wrongful arrest in Brooklyn that prompted outrage has civil rights leaders calling on the NYPD to take action.
Decades after their theft, rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
Much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a freeze warning Monday night, and that means crops and plants are in danger of dying.
A stolen Lamborghini worth around $300,000 was recovered in New Jersey after its owner said police tracked an Apple AirTag he hid inside.
Officials are continuing to investigate a deadly fire in Union City, New Jersey.
No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, that left one man dead and three others injured.
Decades after their theft, rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello is headed to prison in connection with a COVID fraud scheme in New York.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The first step toward a possible reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants is complete.
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Knicks will try to take a 2-0 series lead on the Hawks at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Marcus's Law is named after 16-year-old Marcus Kayal, a Mahwah native who died suddenly in 2019.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced businesses can apply for a one-day permit through the New York State Liquor Authority.
Rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
On "Weed Day," addiction experts are warning about one of the side-effects of legalizing marijuana: cannabis-related psychosis. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
