1st day of school for nearly 1 million students in NYC
Thursday marked the first day of school for nearly 1 million students in New York City, the nation's largest district.
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Thursday marked the first day of school for nearly 1 million students in New York City, the nation's largest district.
This follows a change in the state’s grant program. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to students and administrators on Thursday.
It's the first day of school for NYC public schools and nearly a million students in the nation's largest district. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has all the excitement.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams sat down with NYC Public Schools Chancellor David Banks to preview the school year.
Nearly one million students in New York City are headed back to school for the first day of class. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a look at the DOE's top priorities heading into the new year.
New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks oversees the largest school system in the country, and one that is simultaneously undergoing multiple curriculum overhauls, dealing with an influx of asylum seekers, and facing ongoing challenges with COVID learning loss, teacher retention and morale. CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams sat down with Banks to preview the 2024-2025 school year.
About 1 million children in New York City will head back to school Thursday morning. CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams sat down with Chancellor David Banks to preview the year to come.
Under intense pressure to meet state guidelines for class size, New York City is set to open 24 new schools on Thursday.
But will they be enough to meet tough new state standards for reducing class size? CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Nine are in Brooklyn, eight are in the Bronx, six are in Queens, and one is ready for students in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks announced 24 new school buildings will open this week for the first day of school.
There can be lots of emotions for students heading back to school, and for new migrant students, there are also challenges.
CBS News New York's series on Back to School continues with tips on how to get organized now before the chaos of school starts.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu speaks to a professional about how to best prepare children for work at home and at school.
Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council announced an initiative to boost childhood education and Pre-K and 3-K enrollment.
Returning to school can come with mixed emotions for some students. Parents can help by communicating and listening, doctors say.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis speaks to doctors about students' mental health and how parents can help them cope.
A cellphone ban will not be in place when New York City schools open this fall, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday.
A cell phone ban will not be in place when New York City schools open this year. Mayor Eric Adams says he and Chancellor David Banks are still working out the kinks. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on reaction from teachers and parents.
Asking kids how their day was at school often leads to answers like "fine," but the key to changing what you get is changing what you ask, and when.
Often, that standard line of questioning leads to answers like "fine" or "good." However, as education reporter Doug Williams learned, the key to changing the responses you get is changing what you ask, and when.
The annual event is designed to welcome teachers who are new to teaching in New York City Public School, the largest school district in the nation. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
School District 3 on the Upper West Side has received washers and dryers from an anonymous N.J. school.
Education officials are hopeful the appliances will help boost attendance numbers. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the murder of United Healthcare's CEO, will return to court on Monday as his attorneys continue to try to suppress evidence from his upcoming trial.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
Riders in Manhattan and Queens are preparing for a change to the F and M subway lines that the transit agency hopes will reduce congestion.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the murder of United Healthcare's CEO, will return to court on Monday as his attorneys continue to try to suppress evidence from his upcoming trial.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
Riders in Manhattan and Queens are preparing for a change to the F and M subway lines that the transit agency hopes will reduce congestion.
The Intrepid Museum's ceremony marking 84 years since the Pearl Harbor attack includes a wreath-laying in the Hudson River.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday.
The Knicks got 30 points from Jalen Brunson and beat the Magic 106-100 on Sunday, improving to 13-1 at home.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
The first day of the new work week will feature sun and clouds, but temps likely will not get out of the 20s. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
It was on this day, Dec. 7, 1941, that Japanese forces bombed the U.S. base in Hawaii, killing more than 2,300 troops and launching our country into World War II. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
New York's senior senator called the possible move a monopoly-like merger and warns it could hurt competition and drive up prices of goods. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The MTA says the move will help reduce train congestion. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with commuters ahead of the big changes.
The 27-year-old's attorneys are pushing for evidence to be tossed out ahead of his trial for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
