Millions of students use these pouches to lock up their cellphones
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
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At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
Superintendent Laurie Newell said Thursday the district has been hosting job fairs this summer, and will continue outreach this fall.
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to students and parents about the new rule, while Natalie Duddridge was on hand for the first day in classrooms in Jersey City.
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.
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.
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.
Classes resume Thursday in many locations. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello checked in with some teachers, who are busy getting ready for the new year.
Newark is in the middle of a 10-year plan to transform the school district and hopes to build on last year's achievements.
The superintendent says there’s a lot of exciting news as the school year begins, including a brand new specialized high school. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway went to Travell Elementary School on Tuesday, where building community is the early goal.
This year, the district is unveiling a brand new school called the Newark School of Architecture and Interior Design. CBS News New York's Christina Fan takes us there.
It's back to school Tuesday for students in Newark. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a look at what's new this year.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
For public school students in New York, this year may feel different than any other due to a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.
While it's just too early to know the impact it will have, CBS News New York's Doug Williams explains what it could mean for mental health, classroom interactions, and social media addiction.
As part of CBS News New York's back-to-school series this week, we spoke to experts about the uses -- and risks -- of AI in education.
It's not just students who are using it. A growing number of teachers, principals and administrators are, as well. CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to experts about the uses -- and risks -- of AI in education.
As college students head back to campus, universities across the country are dealing with a wave of hoaxes involving mass shootings. The latest happened Monday at the University of Arkansas.
Police say one of the victims, a 17-year-old girl from Hartford, is hospitalized in critical condition after the shooting. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from her family.
The new vaccine recommendations just came down, as parents prepare to send their kids back to school. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Back-to-school time is nearly upon us, and rising prices have some concerned parents rushing to buy supplies mid-summer. Ali Bauman reports.
Artificial intelligence use is growing in schools, but questions over how and if it should be used remain. Audrey Kindred, director of family programs at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, shares more about the implications of AI use in classrooms.
CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to students and administrators on Thursday.
It's the first day of school for NYC public schools and nearly a million students in the nation's largest district. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has all the excitement.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
Gabriel Vilardi tied his career high with his 27th goal of the season and won the game in a shootout, and the Jets ended their three-game losing streak by beating the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A fundraiser to save the Mermaid Parade is nearing it's goal. The annual art parade is a summertime staple in Coney Island. This year, however, it's in jeopardy.
A Monday strike deadline is fast approaching as New York University and unionized, non-tenured faculty work to reach an agreement.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
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.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
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.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
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.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
Gabriel Vilardi tied his career high with his 27th goal of the season and won the game in a shootout, and the Jets ended their three-game losing streak by beating the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1 on Saturday night.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
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.
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.
The mayor has a proposed $127 billion spending plan. So what should the mayor spend the money on? CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer spoke with New Yorkers.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer spoke with Wylde, former president of the Partnership for New York City, on how discussions of raising taxes on the wealthy impacts the business environment in the Big Apple.
Levine says the large Wall Street bonus season has helped, but the underlying challenge remains.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine and Kathryn Wylde, former president of the Partnership for New York City, discuss the city's financial prospects and business climate with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
The annual art parade is a summetime staple in Coney Island, but this year it's in jeopardy.
