Last Day Of Preparations For NYC Pre-K Rollout
Officials getting ready for a massive expansion in the city's prekindergarten enrollment were spending the last day before school starts finishing inspections of every single facility.
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Officials getting ready for a massive expansion in the city's prekindergarten enrollment were spending the last day before school starts finishing inspections of every single facility.
It took 50 minutes for an ambulance to get to an 89-year-old woman who had fallen and was bleeding in her apartment building's mail room just across the street from Gracie Mansion on July 15.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday some sites still have not passed city health and safety inspections.
The New York Post reported Monday that cops in the 63rd and 69th precincts were ordered to ignore illegal liquor sales inside three Brooklyn junkyards where open-air parties were being thrown.
New York City is installing more speed cameras near schools as part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's Vision Zero plan.
Ronald Singleton's death was ruled a homicide on Friday, and "physical restrain by police" was deemed a factor, along severe intoxication from the hallucinogenic drug PCP.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the legislation Thursday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio insisted Thursday that universal prekindergarten sites set to open next week are being thoroughly vetted for safety.
Stringer says the mayor's office is far behind schedule in submitting contracts with pre-K providers for review by the comptroller's office.
The New York City Council will hold oversight hearings next month on a police department review of its training procedures, in the wake of the chokehold death of Eric Garner in police custody on Staten Island, The Associated Press has learned.
Fifty-six percent of black respondents said they support "broken windows," while 61 percent of white New Yorkers surveyed said they back it.
Opponents of horse drawn carriages are not letting Mayor Bill de Blasio forget his campaign promise.
The City of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with the union representing school safety agents, which includes a provision for pay equity for the predominantly female workers.
Ed Mullins, president of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, said he does not support the mayor's call to bring the convention to the Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn.
Yaroslav Kolchin, a 24-year-old Russian tourist visiting the city from Moscow, is charged with reckless endangerment, criminal trespass and other charges.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday said a "full investigation" will be launched following the death of a toddler at the home of his caregiver in the Bronx.
Mayor Bill de Blasio justified Monday giving school bus employees raises through the parceling out of city grant money to school bus companies, noting the workers' compensation had been cut by the Bloomberg administration.
De Blasio made the establishment of universal prekindergarten -- which a top aide called one of the biggest government undertakings in the city's history -- the centerpiece of his mayoral campaign a year ago.
The New York Yankees have retired four-time World Series champion manager Joe Torre's No. 6.
A dozen facilities providing services in the city's new universal pre-kindergarten program won't open on time if they don't fix serious health and safety violations.
New York state is getting $800 million as its share of a national $16.65 billion settlement with Bank of America over its role in the sale of mortgage-backed securities in the run-up to the financial crisis.
Garner's family wants federal prosecutors to take over the investigation and potential prosecution of the case, which the Staten Island District Attorney announced Tuesday was going to a grand jury.
The bill would establish city grants to raise pay as well as rehire experienced drivers and other school bus employees who lost their jobs or had their incomes drastically cut at the end of the Bloomberg administration.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan is bringing together the mayor and other religious leaders for a roundtable meeting spawned by the death of a man placed in an apparent chokehold by a police officer.
The Medical Examiner's office previously dubbed Garner's July 17 death a homicide caused by "compression of his neck (chokehold), compression of his chest and prone positioning during physical restraint by police."
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says the northern and western suburbs of New York City will be most at risk until a changeover to all rain in the entire area later Sunday night.
Co-organizers say the crystals celebrate life, liberty, and happiness, and honor our nation's 250th anniversary. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Officials say a passenger, who doesn't live in New Jersey, traveled through at least two of the airport’s terminals, B and C, on Dec. 19. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Video was captured at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday on Boyd Street in Long Beach. Firefighters say the weather and a downed power line made operations difficult. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police responded to a 911 call at around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday in the Allerton neighborhood. A 4-year-old girl was unconscious and immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition. She was later pronounced dead. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
