NYC school buses will continue to run under emergency contract extension
The bus companies have been under a contract dispute with the city.
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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The DOE says outdated numbers don't reflect progress, but it has internal data that does.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.
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
Students across the five boroughs returned to the classroom on Thursday, and handed in electronic devices like phones, smart watches and tablets. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has more on how it went.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to students and parents about the new rule, while Natalie Duddridge was on hand for the first day in classrooms in Jersey City.
Local News NYC students head back to school, now with cellphone-free classrooms newyork By Updated on: September 4, 2025 / 7:31 AM EDT / CBS New York The first day of school for New York City students is here. Several new schools open Thursday, and students will have to adjust to a new rule – a statewide ban on cellphones during school hours.
The Yankees partnered with New York City Public Schools for a back-to-school resource fair at Yankee Stadium on Friday. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the event helped parents save and build a cushion for the surprises that can blow up a budget.
While it's just too early to know the impact it will have, CBS News New York's Doug Williams explains what it could mean for mental health, classroom interactions, and social media addiction.
As part of CBS News New York's back-to-school series this week, we spoke to experts about the uses -- and risks -- of AI in education.
It's not just students who are using it. A growing number of teachers, principals and administrators are, as well. CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to experts about the uses -- and risks -- of AI in education.
Immigration advocates rallied on the steps of the NYC Department of Education demanding ICE immediately release a Brooklyn student in custody.
While the air quality alert for New York City has expired, people can still expect to see smoky skies across the Tri-State Area Friday.
Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
A New York state senator is being called a hero for helping to stop a violent street fight in Brooklyn this week.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
While the air quality alert for New York City has expired, people can still expect to see smoky skies across the Tri-State Area Friday.
Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
A New York state senator is being called a hero for helping to stop a violent street fight in Brooklyn this week.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
While the air quality alert for New York City has expired, people can still expect to see smoky skies across the Tri-State Area Friday.
Seven people were injured after a chlorine leak at an LA Fitness in a North Brunswick shopping center Thursday morning.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued impacting air quality across New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut on Thursday.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
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.
Three new cases were confirmed Thursday, bringing the total to 67.
The source said a traceback investigation by the Food and Drug Administration identified a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico, Taylor Farms. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police say the suspect pointed a gun at a 32-year-old clerk and stole about $2,000 from the register.
Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to impact the Tri-State Area, and New Jersey is still under an alert Friday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The air quality is expected to get better, but it still could be hazy on Friday. Then, the weekend brings some heavy rain and possibly strong storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast
