David Banks: Budget cuts to pay for asylum seekers could impact every school
White House and state officials argued Tuesday about what exactly the feds are doing to help.
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White House and state officials argued Tuesday about what exactly the feds are doing to help.
Would Staten Island secede from New York City? Could a potential school bus strike pose a security threat? We got answers to lots of questions this week.
Did you have a favorite teacher growing up? We asked New Yorkers to share their advice for the men an women charged with educating our kids now.
Inspector Kevin Taylor is head of the NYPD School Safety Division, which is responsible for the nearly 1 million students. Watch his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
It could be weeks before school bus drivers ultimately decide to go on strike, Banks said.
The schools chancellor shared the update Friday morning in Harlem. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest developments.
More than 900,000 kids returned to New York City public schools Thursday.
New York City public schools are back in session, but they're dealing with some hot weather and air conditioning challenges. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
Whether it was inside schools, while outdoor dining or just strolling around the five boroughs, New Yorkers dealt with tough conditions on Thursday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Overall, it was a successful first day across the five boroughs, but some students and families experienced problems. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The start of the school year comes with some hurdles, including the high temperatures and the possibility of a bus drivers strike in the weeks ahead.
CBS New York's John Dias spent the morning at P.S. 121 in the Bronx, along with the mayor and schools chancellor.
Mayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor David Banks and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew are welcoming students back for another school year this morning at P.S. 121 Throop in the Bronx.
While school buses will be rolling as normal, that may not be the case in the weeks ahead. Schools are also making some changes because of the extreme heat. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
The union representing bus drivers says buses will roll for the first days of school this week, but what comes next remains to be sorted out.
School buses will run normally for the first day of school Thursday and Friday as well, but there's no guarantee for the following week and those after. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest developments.
Schools Chancellor David Banks said negotiators are working to quell a work stoppage could affect 4,400 bus routes.
Chancellor David Banks said the district has enrolled 1,000 new students this summer and 20,000 since last summer.
Students are due back in class Thursday, with the looming threat of a bus strike that could impact 80,000 students. CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer is on the story.
A threat of a school bus strike is on hold, for now, but the Department of Education faces other unique challenges this academic year.
CBS New York's Cindy Hsu sits down with the New York City schools chancellor ahead of the first day of school later this week.
Schools Chancellor David Banks spoke with us about what parents and students can expect before they head back to school later this week.
More than 300 backpacks full of notebooks, pencils and markers changed hands on Sunday at P.S. 118.
More than 300 backpacks full of notebooks, pencils and markers changed hands on Sunday at P.S. 118. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
Officials say one change that's being implemented this year is a new door locking system.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a record $260 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She said the goal is to improve affordability while managing dramatic cuts in federal aid without raising taxes, a key priority for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a record $260 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She said the goal is to improve affordability while managing dramatic cuts in federal aid without raising taxes, a key priority for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
Three siblings and their mother are fighting for their lives after a fire in Inwood that already took the lives of three of their neighbors.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a record $260 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She said the goal is to improve affordability while managing dramatic cuts in federal aid without raising taxes, a key priority for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks because of a sprained right ankle and right hip soreness.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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.
The price to take the ferry into the city will go up on May 11 due to a sharp spike in fuel costs.
An apparent suicide note written in 2019 by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released Wednesday.
The president said he's had "very good talks" with Iran this week but if the country's government doesn't agree to a deal then attacks will be more intense.
New York City's Department of Transportation will install 500 new bike parking facilities across the five boroughs. They will include secure lockers, large bike hubs and charging stations for e-bikes.
Two Georgia residents are being monitored after they recently returned home after disembarking from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak that has raised concerns among global health officials. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
