NYC school officials, parents sound off after remote learning fail
Some parents say students should have gotten a traditional snow day after there were technical issues with the remote learning system. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Some parents say students should have gotten a traditional snow day after there were technical issues with the remote learning system. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The situation prompted Schools Chancellor David Banks to say IBM, the company hired to run the remote learning program, was "not ready for prime time." CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Some parents complained about serious connectivity issues, delays and problems logging into virtual classrooms.
The president will travel to IBM's Poughkeepsie campus where he will discuss creating jobs in the Hudson Valley.
IBM has filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for their idea of a camera-equipped drone that hovers over you, watching your pupil dilation and facial expressions to judge if you need more coffee.
Students from Michelangelo Junior High School in the Bronx learned about cyber security Thursday at IBM's Cyber Girls Day, like how to protect websites and devices from hackers.
Technology won't necessarily help Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth or any other contender win the Masters, but it will provide fans unprecedented access and insight into the year's first major.
A new six-year program is opening up to high school freshmen in Norwalk. This fall, 100 students will be selected as the inaugural class.
Armonk, N.Y.-based IBM Corp. already has a partnership with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where Watson is also used to help treat cancer.
Who are the most powerful women in the world? According to Forbes Magazine a few New Yorkers are, including Lada Gaga, J-Lo and Hillary Clinton.
With today's major breakthrough Augusta National can finally focus on growing the game.
"The new center will bring some of the world's greatest minds together to start to study the technical, engineering, academic, and human challenges posed by our rapidly urbanizing world," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.
JPMorgan Chase and nearly 40 other companies, some of them also based in the New York City area, have teamed up to try and get veterans back into the workforce.
The supercomputer best known for trouncing the world's best "Jeopardy!'' players is being tapped by one of the nation's largest health insurers to diagnose medical problems and authorize treatments.
Strong profits and a bipartisan plan to lift the U.S. debt limit drove a stock market rebound Tuesday.
Silicon Valley might be the high tech capital of the world, but New York wants to change that.
Some guy in his pajamas, home sick with bronchitis and complaining online about it, could soon be contributing to a digital collection of medical information designed to help speed diagnoses and treatments.
Turns out all it took to best the Jeopardy-winning computer was a real-life Garden State rocket scientist and lawmaker.
The computer program that crushed the human competition on the "Jeopardy!" quiz show is going to be lending its power to an area hospital.
The CITIServ project is expected to modernize and consolidate infrastructure technology across agencies.
It's the size of 10 refrigerators, and it swallows encyclopedias whole, but an IBM computer was lacking one thing it needed to battle the greatest champions from the "Jeopardy!'' quiz show.
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Aaron Rodgers, still recovering from an Achilles injury, was a full participant at the Jets' Tuesday practice.
If you want to give your three- to 12-year old child their own tablet, Amazon's kid-friendly options are on sale.
Aaron Rodgers, still recovering from an Achilles injury, was a full participant at the Jets' Tuesday practice.
NYC Mayor Eric Adam's liaison to the Turkish community, Rana Abbasova, is cooperating with the federal investigation into his 2021 campaign.
A woman faces DWI charges after allegedly running two red lights and crashing with a 1-year-old in the car without a car seat Monday in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
The Cheez-In Diner, a Cheez-It pop-up restaurant, will be open for just one week a little roughly two hours away from New York City in Woodstock, N.Y.
Fleet Week 2024 starts Wednesday in NYC with ship tours, free concerts in Times Square and Memorial Day parades around the area.
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.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
Aaron Rodgers, still recovering from an Achilles injury, was a full participant at the Jets' Tuesday practice.
Ghada Abukuwaik, a pharmacist from New Jersey, is back home in the U.S. after being stranded at a hospital in Gaza for weeks. She's already planning her next mission.
Power outages were reported in Elizabeth, New Jersey after a train hit overhead wires on Division Street on Monday afternoon.
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.
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.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Arizona is one of seven states that Trump lost in 2020 where his allies are accused of schemes to put up alternate electors.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial, signaling the start of the final chapter of proceedings before the jury begins deliberations.
NYC Mayor Eric Adam's liaison to the Turkish community, Rana Abbasova, is cooperating with the federal investigation into his 2021 campaign.
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
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.
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.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Aaron Rodgers, still recovering from an Achilles injury, was a full participant at the Jets' Tuesday practice.
The Mariners ended the Yankees' seven-game winning streak with a big inning against Clay Holmes, who blew his second save in 15 chances.
Francisco Lindor, who spent six seasons with the Guardians, went 0 for 4 in his first game at Progressive Field since being traded to the Mets in 2021.
Jalen Brunson suffered a fracture hand in the second half of the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
The Mets did not use struggling closer Edwin Diaz in a save situation during Sunday's 7-3 win over the Marlins.
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.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
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.
Janice Sung, Executive Pastry Chef at Figure Eight joins CBS New York to discuss the restaurant, its pastries and dishes that reflect the Chinese culture.
Author Sara Divello discusses the excitement for the upcoming ThrillerFest XIX. The conference is taking place from May 28th to June 1st at the Sheraton Times Square.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Just days away from the unofficial start to summer, the excitement is building in Asbury Park. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Despite previously saying he wanted to testify at trial, the former president did not take the stand. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has the latest from the courthouse.