150,000 complaints lodged in single school year against NYC school buses, audit finds
As CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports, the problems plaguing the system now largely fall to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
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As CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports, the problems plaguing the system now largely fall to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to get rid of mayoral control of the school system, so what does that mean for current Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos?
Three straight New York City mayors selected their own schools chancellor when they took office, but all three were operating under mayoral control, something Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to eliminate. So should the current chancellor, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, keep her job? She spoke to CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams about her future.
NYC public schools are closed today for Thanksgiving recess. See the full 2025-2026 academic calendar.
Since 2022, New York City has been under a state law mandate to make classes smaller at public schools.
Since 2022, New York City has been under a state law mandate to make classes smaller at city schools. About 60% of the work has been done. By Saturday, the city needs to decide whether it plans to be 80% compliant by next year, or pause the work. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
As CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports, the New York City public school system is facing significant challenges.
The bus companies have been under a contract dispute with the city.
New York City Public Schools have until Saturday to reach an agreement with its bus companies before risking service disruptions.
New York City Public Schools have until Saturday to reach an agreement with its bus companies before risking service disruptions. If buses stop running, 150,000 students will be impacted. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, a meeting to discuss their contract made little progress Wednesday.
The city's largest bus companies, which collectively transport about 150,000 students every day, are fighting for a new contract.
The pilot program is the first in the nation to directly integrate public schools with 911 services.
According to the organization's report on the 2024-2025 school year, more than 154,000 city public school students experienced homelessness.
New data shows more than 154,000 city public school students experienced homelessness in the 2024-2025 school year -- that's nearly 1 in 7 students in the system.
If it feels like your kids' school bus delays have gotten longer and longer over the past few years, you're not imagining it.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says, if elected, he plans to end the city's Gifted and Talented program for the youngest learners.
With incumbent Mayor Eric Adams leaving the race, it means someone new will be taking over the school system.
The federal DOE demanded that city schools stop adhering to a state law that allows transgender students to use bathrooms or facilities that align with their gender identity.
The DOE says outdated numbers don't reflect progress, but it has internal data that does.
Is the DOE failing students with special needs? Last week, we told you how frustrated families often seek court medication but say they don't get solutions. Thursday, DOE officials appeared in front of a federal judge defending improvements they've made. CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams has the story.
The Fazio family wants answers after years of dealing with unreliable school bus service for their son, Antonio.
They say it takes four to five hours per day for their developmentally disabled child to get to and from school. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
As NYC public school students returned to class Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul had a surprise to help usher in the new statewide ban on cellphones.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are scheduled to play Friday in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
Police said the driver struck a 44-year-old man at Lexington and 61st on Manhattan's East Side
It appears a semi-truck and another vehicle collided, Chopper 2 video shows.
Israel and Iran launched more missiles Friday, but Israel vowed no further attacks on a major oil field in Iran. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to go on strike. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
