Heat wave hits just in time for back to school
New York City public schools are back in session, but they're dealing with some hot weather and air conditioning challenges. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
New York City public schools are back in session, but they're dealing with some hot weather and air conditioning challenges. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
Nearly half the students are back this school year with a summer's worth of unique working experience. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian has the story.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger went to East New York, Brooklyn, to look at the science labs and find out what the students will be learning.
CBS New York's Doug Williams spent the day with a family from Colombia as their two kids returned to the classroom.
It was too hot in some classrooms without air conditioning and too cold for some students in some classrooms with AC as they returned to classes on the first day of school. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hundreds of students have been forced to relocate to other schools after their ceiling caved in over the summer. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has more on the changes.
CBS New York's John Dias spent the morning at P.S. 121 in the Bronx, along with the mayor and schools chancellor.
We speak with a child and adolescent psychologist to learn more about the red and yellow flags and dos and don'ts for parents.
Mayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor David Banks and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew are welcoming students back for another school year this morning at P.S. 121 Throop in the Bronx.
Experts say creating a healthier lifestyle on their own can lead to more energy, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding illness and having more self-esteem. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.
While school buses will be rolling as normal, that may not be the case in the weeks ahead. Schools are also making some changes because of the extreme heat. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
Bishop Brennan welcomed students, teachers and parents back to school in Bensonhurst.
The governor says the bills will improve schools, including a measure to bring them under the same workplace safety regulations as other public workplaces.
The union representing bus drivers says buses will roll for the first days of school this week, but what comes next remains to be sorted out.
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.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem and New York Common Pantry to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell speaks with a mother of four who said our #BetterTogether event was a blessing to stumble upon.
As kids head back to school, parents are excited to share photos on social media. Before you do, we have some helpful advice from the Center for Online Safety.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem and New York Common Pantry to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
We're talking with health experts about what parents can do to help their kids. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
School buses will run normally for the first day of school Thursday and Friday as well, but there's no guarantee for the following week and those after. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest developments.
As 9-year-old Darren Lopez got a haircut, Will Smith of Big Russ Barber shop told CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell he's happy to give back to the community and get kids looking sharp as they go back to school.
Mayor Eric Adams announced the "Subway Surfing Kills - Ride Inside, Stay Alive" campaign Tuesday, saying five New Yorkers died in the past year.
CBS New York is teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop to help kids look fresh for the new year.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state is putting $5 million into lifeguard recruitment and retention amid a shortage as beaches open Memorial Day weekend.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours Wednesday — and continued to cause delays Thursday — "an unmitigated disaster" in a harsh letter to the railroad's chairman.
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Powerful thunderstorms are passing through NYC today, as severe weather causes damage across New York and New Jersey.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state is putting $5 million into lifeguard recruitment and retention amid a shortage as beaches open Memorial Day weekend.
Powerful thunderstorms are passing through NYC today, as severe weather causes damage across New York and New Jersey.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally Thursday evening in the South Bronx.
If you're hitting the road this Memorial Day Weekend, these are the best and worst times, according to the travel experts.
Queens liquor store owner Francisco Valerio faces charges in a shooting outside his store.
A Yellow Alert for New York City and the surrounding area due the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday has ended.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours Wednesday — and continued to cause delays Thursday — "an unmitigated disaster" in a harsh letter to the railroad's chairman.
Powerful thunderstorms are passing through NYC today, as severe weather causes damage across New York and New Jersey.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush.
A bill proposed in New Jersey would require low-speed electric bicycles and scooters there to be registered and insured.
A Yellow Alert for New York City and the surrounding area due the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday has ended.
Hempstead, N.Y. officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells.
Their return comes after authorities spread out across Manorville, and beyond, in April as part of an evidence search.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally Thursday evening in the South Bronx.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
New York City has started evicting migrants from the shelter system, under watchful eye of the Legal Aid Society.
Students have engaged in a lawsuit against City University of New York over changes to its graduation ceremony.
The Randall's Island Park Alliance wants New York City to remove the migrant shelter this summer.
A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers defeated the Rangers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
The Yankees finished with 4 home runs in their 7-3 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
Johnathan Rodriguez's first major league hit powered the Guardians to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
Gleyber Torres hit a three-run home run, but it wasn't enough as the Yankees fell 6-3 to the Mariners on Tuesday.
Jeff McNeil, Starling Marte and Mark Vientos hit homers, but the Mets fell to the Guardians 7-6 on Tuesday.
Developers released renderings for Gowanus Green, a large new affordable housing community located on the banks of the Gowanus Canal.
A community of people are helping a community of bees in Far Rockaway, Queens. They're drawing inspiration from a professional model-turned-beekeeper.
Migrant women from Honduras, Mexico and other countries share their experiences while making the art they enjoy.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
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.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The New York City Council announced Tuesday new projections that the city will bring in an additional $1.1 billion in revenue by 2025. This additional money is on top of what was predicted by Mayor Eric Adams' budget office. Jacques Jiha, the city's budget director joins CBS New York to discuss.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway appeared before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to defend his decision to negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters on campus. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Thursday morning's pounding rain and wind sent debris flying through the air and injured at least one person in the Financial District. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the scene.
Thunderstorms rolled through New York on Thursday morning, leaving a path of downed trees and power lines. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has a look at conditions in Greenwood Lake.