State Education Chief Says New Evaluation System Will Improve Teaching And Learning
New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew both said they were pleased with the plan.
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New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew both said they were pleased with the plan.
Kelly said the FBI apparently learned of the suspects' supposed plan at least 48 hours prior to telling the NYPD.
The league and New York City have been involved in negotiations to build a stadium on a 10-acre site in the Flushing Meadows park. A team there would start play in 2016 and be rivals of the New York Red Bulls, who play in Harrison, N.J.
WWE is joining with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes to launch Superstars for Sandy Relief.
"The bill being considered by the City Council would undermine the accountability that has been essential to the department's success and make our city less safe," Bloomberg said Wednesday.
Under the new legislation, sellers would be required to keep tobacco products out of sight except during a purchase by an adult consumer or during restocking.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg called the recent arrests of three Bronx High School of Science students for hazing "inappropriate" and "despicable," if true.
The magazine released its latest annual tally of billionaires on Monday. According to Forbes, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's net worth as of March 2013 is $27 billion.
A Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday found 31 percent of city voters said Giuliani did the best job.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is pushing the city to reduce fines faced by street vendors, but the mayor described it as less than a good idea.
There are no current plans for a halftime show during Super Bowl XLVIII because NFL officials are unsure how to stage the event in a cold-weather climate, according to a report.
Baseball and blackjack? The owners of the Mets were all in on a 2011 proposal for a casino next to Citi Field, only to be rejected by the Bloomberg administration, according to the New York Post.
Mourners applauded and Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" played as Koch's wooden casket was carried by six uniformed officers from the NYPD and FDNY out of Temple Emanu-El on Monday.
The majestic Beaux Arts building is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations and one of New York City's most recognizable landmarks.
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Next year's Super Bowl may be in New Jersey — but New York City is making sure it's part of the action.
The beverage industry is trying to take the fizz out of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's big sugary soda ban. The two sides battled like Coke versus Pepsi in court on Wednesday.
On Twitter, some are already dreading what could be for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
The Assembly voted in favor of the bill 104-43. The bill was passed by the Senate 43-18 late Monday. It was immediately was brought to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed it into law.
The National Rifle Association has released a free smartphone and tablet application that allows users to practice their aim. "NRA: Practice Range" was released over the weekend and was rated for use by children as young as 4 years old, according to the iTunes rating system.
Investigators believed Wednesday evening that mechanical failure caused the crash involving the Seastreak Wall Street catamaran.
The United Federation of Teachers has released a TV ad blasting New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for taking a "his way or the highway'' approach to education.
"Guess who just contributed to the crime rate in NYC," tweeted New York Daily News reporter Frank Isola.
Tri-State Area lawmakers and officials made visits to Washington this week to talk to President Barack Obama and members of Congress about the impact of storm and what's needed for recovery.
New York City is temporarily suspending water bills for customers whose properties were severely damaged by the storm.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
Two children in the New York City area have taken on adult responsibilities by caring for a loved one as they try to juggle their own lives.
A man stabbed at a Queens subway station on Sunday evening is sharing details about the traumatic moment he was attacked.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
A 34-year-old man was conducting an experiment in his Mineola apartment when the mixture reacted violently, according to law enforcement officials.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
Two children in the New York City area have taken on adult responsibilities by caring for a loved one as they try to juggle their own lives.
A man stabbed at a Queens subway station on Sunday evening is sharing details about the traumatic moment he was attacked.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
A 34-year-old man was conducting an experiment in his Mineola apartment when the mixture reacted violently, according to law enforcement officials.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Ahead of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will be displaying items from his life and work.
A 34-year-old man was conducting an experiment in his Mineola apartment when the mixture reacted violently, according to law enforcement officials.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation Long Island Run/Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 19, 2026.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Racing returned to Belmont Park Friday afternoon, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations. The redevelopment cost $450 million. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
The city's Department of Transportation announced the alert is in effect from Monday through Friday, when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most congested
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
The world is coming together at the United Nations this week and that means New York City is on high alert.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Nolan Arenado hit his third grand slam of the season top help the Diamondbacks beat the Yankees 8-4 on Sunday.
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Diamondbacks over the Yankees 5-3 on Saturday night.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
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.
CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has the latest on what was a difficult night for Big Blue on the West Coast.
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway, concerns are now top of mind following a deadly accident in Lavallette over the weekend.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says temperatures will remain in the 60s into the weekend, with all eyes on the coast starting Friday due to a developing system.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the spirit of the Aquebogue community is keeping a farming family's legacy alive.
The county handles almost 70,000 tons of paper and co-mingled recyclables each year, including small pieces of metal that can cause big issues. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello explains.
