Parents rally against Paterson school district's plan to reassign teachers
The district is using an exercise called rightsizing, a reallocation of staff because some schools have a surplus of teachers and others don't have enough.
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The district is using an exercise called rightsizing, a reallocation of staff because some schools have a surplus of teachers and others don't have enough.
Parents and students made their voices heard in the middle of the school day in front of the Paterson Board of Education building. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The National Park Service is finishing up a $7.9 million expansion to the park, adding a river walk and more green space.
The National Park Service is finishing up a $7.9 million expansion to the park, adding a river walk and more green space. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
From clay sculptures and watercolor paintings to African tribal masks, pencil drawn portraits and handcrafted quilts, an art exhibit representing African American culture and history is now on display at Paterson City Hall in New Jersey. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Loved ones gathered at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson to say goodbye to the longtime lawman.
Loved ones gathered at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson on Wednesday to say goodbye to the longtime lawman. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Berdnik's funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson.
Family, friends and colleagues on Tuesday said goodbye to Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, who died by suicide last week. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3HDcaKs
Experts say there are several ways to avoid the headache and divot in your bank account. Vanessa Murdock reports.
Paterson, N.J. has been one of the hardest hit towns as a result of winter storms that have swept the Tri-State Area.
The mayor says help and a shelter are available for flood victims.
More than a week after raging waters flooded neighborhoods in Passaic County, some residents still have no heat. CBS New York's Christine Sloan followed up with a family we spoke to Wednesday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/426pEIf
Some families are going on their seventh day without heat or hot water.
It's just about the worst time to be without heat, but that's the reality for some residents in New Jersey. Some people in Paterson are using their ovens to heat their homes. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4aT95mS
Hall has been with the department for 23 years. His first day at the Fire Academy was on Sept. 11, 2001.
Hall has been with the department for 23 years. His first day at the Fire Academy was on Sept. 11, 2001. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Residents in flooded neighborhoods across the county have a long way to go.
CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro has the story from Wayne, New Jersey.
The Passaic River crested at 9.7 feet and is now heading down, but Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh says not for long.
In Paterson, nearly two dozen roads are already closed due to Tuesday's storm, and with several hours of heavy rain expected Friday night, many residents are worried the situation will only get worse. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SgjPEA
More rain is moving into the area, which is the last thing Passaic communities need as they continue to deal with flooded roads. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports from Paterson. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SgjPEA
Nearly two dozen streets in Paterson were closed Friday because of flooding. Dan Rice had an aerial view from Chopper 2. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SgjPEA
School was canceled in Paterson on Friday and many roads remain closed as the community continued dealing with flooding. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SgjPEA
Chopper 2 was over Bergen Street in Paterson early Friday morning, where firefighters in a high-water vehicle evacuated two people surrounded by floodwaters. CBS New York's Christina Fan and Tony Sadiku have the latest.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Loved ones and community members will say their final goodbyes to Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a Queens resident who was killed overseas during the war with Iran.
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
A Bronx mother and grandmother have been charged in the death of a teenage family member. The medical examiner ruled the boy died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Loved ones and community members will say their final goodbyes to Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a Queens resident who was killed overseas during the war with Iran.
A Bronx mother and grandmother have been charged in the death of a teenage family member. The medical examiner ruled the boy died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
Shark sightings are becoming all too common on some New York City beaches, and the NYPD is turning to technology to help keep swimmers safe.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
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.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
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.
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.
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.
An officer in Dunellen was out in the streets disguised as a shrub, holding binoculars to try to catch drivers on their phones.
President Trump is threatening to pull the nomination rather than give in to the demands of two Republican senators. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The reported Bigfoot encounter took place in Voluntown near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
The state's attorney general's office said an investigation determined Kalshi's prediction market is actullay an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation.
The soldier from Ozone Park was killed in an attack on a U.S. base in Jordan during the war. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
