Bronx program helps 8th graders prepare for NYC high school application
Students who applied to selective specialized schools and regular admission schools have until Friday to decide which they'd like to attend.
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Students who applied to selective specialized schools and regular admission schools have until Friday to decide which they'd like to attend.
The upcoming off-Broadway show "Rubber" features some cast members who are currently working in public schools, including producer and playwright Vinnie Nardiello.
We hear from Phil Dituri, director of education at Financial Life Cycle Education, or Fi-Cycle, a nonprofit dedicated to making sure kids and teens have the resources they need to learn about finances.
Farraj doesn't just teach at Edwin Markham Intermediate School 51, she inspires by coaching a step team there.
"If it has to do with young girls in New York City, then it's not political," said Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
Our morning show was live last Friday from Oyster Bay High School, home of an incredible fencing program and more.
CBS New York's Chris Wragge is live this morning from the school that has everything from a fencing program to 3D printing.
High School Principal Melissa Argaman tells CBS New York's Chris Wragge the special programs they offer are what it's all about.
At Oyster Bay High School, they have it all. That includes a brand new innovation lab, where kids code, 3D print, build robotics from the ground up and, most of all, collaborate. CBS New York's Chris Wragge takes us there.
Thousands of schools across the Tri-State Area are synonymous with the incredible programs they offer, or with elite sports teams. You can add Oyster Bay High School to that list. As CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports, it is home to some of the top male and female fencers in the country.
City Year New York is an education nonprofit which supplies teams of student success coaches to serve as tutors, mentors and role models in 17 public schools citywide.
Class Act with Chris Wragge heads to Long Island tomorrow for a live look at the school and its students.
CBS New York's Chris Wragge will be live from the high school this Friday morning.
CBS New York's Chris Wragge will be live at the Long Island high school this Friday morning.
Parents say the city's free 3-K and pre-K programs serve as a lifeline for families trying to make ends meet. As CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports, they're begging Mayor Adams not to cut funding to the crucial resource.
This Friday, our morning show will be live from Oyster Bay High School in Nassau County.
It's a great day to talk about math education and getting kids interested in STEM.
The free summer program is open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade across the five boroughs.
Two staff members say the situation has created a hostile work environment, and they feel the response has fallen short. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Oyate Group is on a mission to alleviate poverty across New York City, starting with $20,000 for two students.
Students at a New York City medical school will receive free tuition in perpetuity thanks to a historic donation from a longtime professor and board member.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is live this morning at the nearly-century-old high school where students are highly motivated and have bright futures ahead.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is live this morning at the nearly-century-old high school where students are highly motivated and have bright futures ahead.
Some incredible role models have walked these halls, including Sarah Vaughan, Melba Moore and Michael B. Jordan. On top of that, the school prides itself on getting its students out in the real world the nurture their talent.
Arts High School of Newark has been around for nearly a century, and it's a school where dreams come true -- not for a few, but for many. CBS New York Chris Wragge takes us there for the latest Class Act.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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 John Elliott spends the morning at the Paley Center for Media's annual holiday celebration in New York City.
Dozens of boats decked out in holiday decorations will line up for the annual parade along Freeport's Nautical Mile.
Democratic lawmakers are calling on Hegseth to resign over the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
