NYC under travel advisory for messy but manageable commute
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is live in Queens, where the Belt Parkway was shut down for several hours overnight.
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CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is live in Queens, where the Belt Parkway was shut down for several hours overnight.
CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from Laurelton, Queens.
The conflict in the Middle East spilled into the classroom this week, which begs the question, how do we make sure protests remain respectful and not hateful?
In a conversation only on CBS News New York, Schools Chancellor David Banks discusses the challenges ahead amid budget cuts and serving tens of thousands of asylum-seeking students.
The conflict in the Middle East spilled into the classroom this week, which begs the question, how do we make sure protests remain respectful and not hateful? Watch NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks' conversation on how school leadership is responding on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Banks said he wants to bring in outside groups to help open conversations.
The city's DOE is the latest among several schools and universities across the country being probed by the U.S. DOE.
The City Council questioned DOE officials at a hearing Wednesday about whether or not students can stay in their current schools even if they move. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
It comes after students at Hillside High School in Queens staged a controversial protest that generated plenty of headlines. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
David Banks went to his alma mater on Monday, Hillcrest High School in Queens, to address the protest of a teacher who attended a pro-Israel rally. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Students streamed out of Hillcrest High on Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Across the five boroughs, they left their classroom at around 11:30 a.m. and then took trains and buses to a rally outside the New York Public Library.
Students and teachers staged a walkout earlier in the day and demonstrators visited various parts of Manhattan at night. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
After leaving class, they gathered in front of the New York Public Library to make their voices heard. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest.
Some New York City public school students, educators and parents are planning a walkout Thursday.
November can be a stressful month for eighth graders in New York City public schools as they prepare to apply to high schools.
November can be a stressful month for eighth graders in New York City public schools as they prepare to apply to high schools. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Health data shows fentanyl was involved in 81% of all overdoses last year across the five boroughs.
However, some principals told CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram they haven't received it yet.
Loved ones remembered 63-year-old Krystyna Naprawa as an angel. CBS New York's Maurice Dubois has the story.
The agreement, which is retroactive to last January, still needs to be ratified.
A labor agreement is now in place for New York City school supervisors and administrators. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4919Fy1
Mayor Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right call in keeping the classrooms open on Friday.
Mayor Eric Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right choice keeping kids in classrooms on Friday, despite the heavy rain and problems. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Three smaller companies are still negotiating, but Chancellor Banks is confident a strike has been averted.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say is connected to a homicide that happened Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say is connected to a homicide that happened Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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 Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 6 at 11 p.m.
A Ted Lasso lookalike contest was held at the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City on Thursday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo caught up with the contestants.
New video shows the powerful explosion that blew out windows before a deadly apartment building fire in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
There's a desperate search to find a missing Harlem man who has autism. Isaac Wilkie, 20, was last seen by his mom Monday evening at their home.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River last week. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
