NYC schools announce cellphone ban for upcoming academic year
NYC Public Schools are enacting a cellphone ban, as part of a new statewide law to eliminate distractions in the classroom.
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NYC Public Schools are enacting a cellphone ban, as part of a new statewide law to eliminate distractions in the classroom.
Mayor Eric Adams announced late Wednesday night that every New York City Public School will have to comply with the state mandate to ban cell phones during school hours.
Aviles-Ramos started mid-school year after David Banks retired amid his involvement in the Adams investigation.
Thursday was the last day of school for New York City public school students, and the end of the first year under the leadership of Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos — but will it be the last? In an exclusive interview, she told CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams more time would mean more change.
NYC public schools are open for the last day of school today. See the full 2024-2025 academic calendar.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday unveiled a landmark universal after-school program that will eventually be open to all students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled a landmark universal after-school program that will eventually be open to all students. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the mayor's plan and what it means for parents and students.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram takes a look at what this means for students, teachers and staff.
New York City public schools are moving one step closer to meeting a state mandate to have smaller class sizes.
The mayor and the schools chancellor announced this week the city will hire nearly 4,000 teachers for the next school year. Student advocates, however, told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner the plan still doesn’t solve the issue of overcrowding.
NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos says bullying and vaping are common concerns among students after going on a citywide listening tour.
NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is finding solutions to problems she discovered on a citywide listening tour.
What's left of the Trump administration's Department of Education has threatened to pull federal funding from New York City schools over diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
On Tuesday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the DOE was cutting half its workforce, about 2,000 employees. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the story.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has announced plans to lay off off more than 1,300 employees -- nearly half its workforce -- as she makes good on President Trump's directive to dismantle the DOE. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New York State United Teachers is strongly backing a proposal to ban cellphone use in schools. On Wednesday, the union asked educators, parents and students to weigh in.
Mayor Eric Adams' office says it's finalizing guidance for city workers over concerns federal immigration agents could try to enter city buildings.
Some leaders told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner attendance is down at schools that serve students whose families recently came to the U.S.
Some leaders told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner attendance is down at schools that serve students whose families recently came to the U.S.
New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos released a video Sunday urging immigrant families not to keep their kids home from school.
It comes amid outrage and confusion over whether the city will allow ICE agents to enter schools, churches and hospitals. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, weeks of going up against the city may be paying off for hundreds of parents and school faculty.
As CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports, the event was organized to showcase some of the culture of historically Black universities and colleges and to inspire the next generation.
Parents in Brooklyn are outraged after the city announced it will close multiple child care centers in the borough.
New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
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 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.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
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 retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
James Lackard, the husband of the former Mount Vernon police official who has been accused of attempted murder, was arraigned Thursday morning.
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.
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.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
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.
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.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
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 6 p.m.
For more than a century, One Times Square has been one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Now, for the first time, you'll be able to go inside. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer takes a look.
An NYPD officer and mother of three traveled to the Dominican Republic for surgery, but then died. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with her devastated friend, who is looking for answers.
The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
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.
