NYC students head back to school, now with cellphone-free classrooms
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
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Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
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.
Sources say it's part of an attempt to set up a one-on-one match between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
Experts say enrollment at Catholic schools is continuing to decline, causing fears more schools will close for good.
Gun violence took center stage in the race for New York City mayor on Tuesday, in the wake of a multiple shooting in the Bronx and six shootings in Brooklyn.
Nadler's office on Tuesday released a statement explaining why he will not seek reelection after more than 32 years of service. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
After a day of celebrations, the West Indian American Day Parade route in Brooklyn turned violent on Monday night.
A runaway horse in Central Park on Monday sent park goers scrambling, and it wasn't the first time something like that has happened this year.
New video exclusively obtained by CBS News New York shows the moment two boats collided on the East River on Sunday.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to beach goers who soaked up the rays and reveled in the water.
The candidates for NYC mayor were among the more than 1 million people who attended the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn on Monday.
Protests against the Trump administration were held in New York City and across the country on Labor Day.
Rats are apparently overwhelming two locations in particular on the Upper West Side. Residents are calling it an end-of-summer invasion. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Various groups marched in Manhattan near Trump Tower, upset by changes to many policies, including diversity, equity and inclusion. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
As many as 1 million New Yorkers and visitors are expected along the nearly two-mile parade route down Eastern Parkway, finishing off at Grand Army Plaza. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The former New York City mayor suffered several broken bones but is said to be in good spirits. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Carriage horse rides may be part of New York City's history, but do they still have a place in the future? New Yorkers are weighing in.
Marcia Kramer interviews Congressman Tom Suozzi and Democrat Seth Koslow, who is running to unseat GOP Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
The Department of Correction said medical staff were called to help the 34-year-old before he died.
The drugs were ingredients to manufacture fatal pills that were advertised as MDMA, or ecstasy, the DEA said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
White House border czar Tom Homan made it clear that cities like New York will be targeted next in a wave of immigration roundups.
The White House border czar made it clear that cities like New York will be targeted next in a wave of immigration roundups. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, meeting with community leaders following a dramatic surge in gun violence.
Thursday's protest in NYC was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the Civil Rights-era March on Washington in 1963.
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.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
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.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire spread to multiple buildings in Yonkers on Friday, causing at least one to collapse.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The CBS News New York Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Sunday due to moderate-to-heavy snow.
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.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
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 CBS News New York Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Sunday due to moderate-to-heavy snow.
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.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
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 CBS News New York Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Sunday due to moderate-to-heavy snow.
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.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
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.
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."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
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.
The Nets beat the Bulls 112-109 on Friday night.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
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 6 p.m.
A recent study proves man's best friend is even smarter than we thought. Michael George shows us how our dogs can pick up on what we're thinking even when we're not saying a word.
The wait is over and the deal is done. John Harbaugh is the new head coach of the New York Giants, CBS News New York has learned. Steve Overmyer reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Tricia Shimamura as the new city parks commissioner.
The victim in a deadly hit-and-run in Brooklyn has been identified as Kianna Underwood, a former child actress who appeared on Nickelodeon shows.
