Record number of NYC students dealing with homelessness, report finds
New data shows more than 154,000 city public school students experienced homelessness in the 2024-2025 school year -- that's nearly 1 in 7 students in the system.
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New data shows more than 154,000 city public school students experienced homelessness in the 2024-2025 school year -- that's nearly 1 in 7 students in the system.
The New York City mayoral candidates are sounding off with their plans for early childhood education. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
With incumbent Mayor Eric Adams leaving the race, it means someone new will be taking over the school system.
Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
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.
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.
A new report is raising a red flag about the state of computer science education in New York. According to the non-partisan non-profit center for an urban future New York lags behind other states in computing education. Eli Dvorkin, editorial and policy director at Center for an Urban Future, explains the findings and their impact.
Personal, internet enabled devices, like smartphones and smartwatches, will not be allowed in classrooms starting in the fall. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
The move comes as Columbia works to restore more than $400 million in frozen federal funding.
If you have student loans a change to your payment could be coming in just a few weeks. Starting August 1st the education department will resusme charging interest on fedeal student loans for borrowers in the "save" plan. The "save" plan was enacted by President Biden with hopes of reducing monthly payments based on income and family size. Andrew Pentis, Bankrate Consumer Lending Analyst and Certified Student Loan Counselor, breaks down the change.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
A judge says the Trump administration can detain Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil for allegedly lying on his green card application — after ruling he can't be jailed for foreign policy reasons.
A group of faculty and staff members plan on confronting the university's board of trustees when they meet Friday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
It comes as the president escalates his actions on Harvard University.
Join us this Friday morning as we go live from Commack High School on Long Island.
The Department of Health and Human Services says an investigation found Columbia failed to protect Jewish students on campus.
Join us this Friday as we go live from Commack High School on Long Island.
New York University said it would withhold the diploma of a student who used a graduation speech to condemn Israel's attacks on Palestinians.
The Bronx Transition and College Access Center hosted its annual Transition Fair, uniquely designed for students with disabilities. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports.
School officials said protesters were told to take the tents down and disperse, but they ignored multiple warnings.
Columbia is once again restricting access to campus after protesters occupied a room in the library Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Columbia says it's laying off nearly 180 employees after the Trump administration cut more than $400 in funding.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says a $254 billion state budget deal has been reached, including a "bell-to-bell" school cellphone ban. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
Some people living in Queens have faced flooding several times this summer.
Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News.
A third suspect in a deadly shooting on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue may be in New York City and should be considered armed and dangerous, the FBI says.
Heavy rains are bringing more flooding to New Jersey, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Some people living in Queens have faced flooding several times this summer.
Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News.
Two men convicted of staging crashes on New York City highways to get fraudulent insurance payouts have been sentenced.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
New Yorkers may be able to see the blood moon during the partial lunar eclipse Thursday, but they're going to have to stay up late, and clouds could impact it.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Heavy rains are bringing more flooding to New Jersey, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
As New York City tries to make U.S. Open tickets more affordable for everyday New Yorkers, kids in Harlem are learning tennis for free from pro players. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
A state department spokesperson tells CBS News around 90 Americans may be impacted by Wednesday's deadly flooding and mudslides in Nepal and Tibet. Authorities there say at least 360 people are dead and more than 800 missing. Tina Kraus reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 27 at 6 p.m.
As rescue teams search for the missing, families in New York City are worried about their loved ones in Nepal. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport in New York left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a government source familiar with the situation told CBS News on Thursday. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reports.
