New York City plans to make Diwali a school holiday next year
The proposed legislation to add Diwali would replace Anniversary Day on the school calendar.
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The proposed legislation to add Diwali would replace Anniversary Day on the school calendar.
Officials say more than 5,000 migrant children have been placed in the city's school system so far. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more on today's update.
Since the start of the summer, busloads of migrants have been arriving in the city, including thousands of children.
Officials are expected to discuss their evolving plan to deal with migrant children sent here from southern states. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The language barrier and lack of bilingual teachers are among the biggest challenges, according to educators
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is working to find solutions, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Project Pivot will connect 138 schools to organizations that provide critical social and academic interventions.
The Adams administration announced changes to the controversial high school admissions policies by putting more emphasis on good grades.
Some parents don't think the changes go far enough, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Schools Chancellor David Banks says the department is making good on a promise made back in March to make the process more community driven.
The New York City Department of Education is rolling out new policies for middle and high school admissions, following through on a promise made back in March to make the process more community driven.
If you're in class, no vaccine is necessary, but for some extracurricular activities, the rules change.
Some New York City public school students and their parents say it's time to get rid of certain vaccination requirements, especially the ones for after-school activities. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The curriculum is launching in select schools this fall before expanding citywide in 2024.
Another phase of the effort will help students graduate with college credits.
The change will be implemented gradually over a five-year period beginning in September 2023.
Thursday was the first day of school for New York City's nearly 1 million public school students and also for Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on their chance to turn campaign promises into reality.
The mayor, schools chancellor and police commissioner broke down their plan to make this a smoother and safer year.
More than a million students headed back into the classroom Thursday in New York City. As Zinnia Maldonado reports, city officials broke down their plan to make this a smoother and safer year.
CBS2's John Dias caught up with some before the big day about what their concerns are for the year ahead.
CBS2's John Dias caught up with some earlier this week to talk to them before the big day about what their concerns are for the year ahead.
From school shootings, to COVID and potential learning loss, CBS2's John Dias catches up with parents ahead of the first day of school in New York City.
New York City public schools are ready to welcome back more than one million students for the first day of school Thursday. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more on the security measures put in place.
The city is gearing up to welcome more than 1 million public school students back into classrooms.
Safety is certainly top of mind as more than 1 million New York City Public School students get ready for their first day Thursday. CBS2's Nick Caloway has details on the new security measures that will be in place.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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 Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for January 17 at 11 p.m.
WestJet, which flies out of JFK and LaGuardia, is now reversing its new seat layout. Ali Bauman tells us why the airline's plane is fueling passenger frustration.
The Essex County prosecutor's office is investigating a deadly hit-and-run in Caldwell, New Jersey.
The NYPD has identified the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn as Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim spoke with original "All That" cast member Angelique Bates, who is mourning the loss.
The Giants made it official Saturday: John Harbaugh is their new head coach. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
