Investigation Into Problems With Lunches In New York City Schools Reveals Overspending By Department Of Education
Reining in the budget will be one of the top priorities faced by new schools chancellor David Banks.
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Former NYC Department Of Education Senior Official Eric Goldstein Arrested On Extortion Conspiracy, Bribery Charges
Goldstein allegedly solicited and accepted bribes in a scheme to steer food contracts to the company of three co-defendants.
COVID Restrictions In NYC: High-Risk Youth Sports Allowed To Move Back Inside
Under previous restrictions, high-risk sports like basketball, volleyball and wrestling were allowed, but only outdoors.
New York City Department Of Education Says Some Changes To High School Admission Process Had Positive Impact
According to the DOE, the removal of geographic priorities directly resulted in increased choices for more high school students.
New York City Council Passes Bill Requiring Department Of Education To Develop Food Waste Prevention Plan
In June 2020, CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer told us about $800,000 worth of food meant for New York City's students left in a warehouse when schools closed because of the pandemic.
New York City Schools Chancellor Calls On State To End Specialized High Schools Admissions Test
The results show the percentage of Black and Latino students receiving offers is down again. Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter is calling on the state to eliminate the test.
Tri-State Area Educators, Parents Disappointed Federal Education Department Is Mandating Standardized Testing
The USDE is suggesting states push testing to summer or fall, shorten the exam or give it remotely.
Digital Divide: NYC Department Of Education Says More Devices For Students Won't Arrive For At Least Another Month
At least 60,000 New York City public school students still do not have an iPad or Chromebook, months after the pandemic first started and just days after city public schools went all-remote for the second time this calendar year.
Nadeem Waheed Of Daniel's Leather Donates Coats To Schoolkids Stuck In Cold Classrooms After Seeing CBS2's Report
CBS2 has reported on schools that don't have proper ventilation systems, so windows are left open to protect against coronavirus.
'The Kids Were Freezing': NYC Public School Teachers Instructed To Keep Windows Open To Comply With COVID Guidelines Even As Temperatures Drop
Teacher Jia Lee says on a rainy day two weeks ago, the temperature in her classroom at the Earth School dipped into the low 50s. Without an HVAC system or HEPA purifier, she says opening windows is her only option.
Some Homeless Families Say They're Being Threatened With ACS Intervention Because They Can't Log In For Remote Learning
Homeless families say they're facing an uphill battle to get their kids online for school, and the problems leave them worried they could lose their kids.
New Yorkers Call For Transparency As Mayor De Blasio Refuses To Share School Attendance Records
Repeatedly asked for public school attendance numbers, the mayor again argued they fluctuate so wildly he needs even more time.
Coronavirus Update: New York City Loses 50 Educators In COVID-19 Outbreak
According to coronavirus tracking from March 16 to April 10, officials say the toll includes 21 teachers and 22 classroom aides across all five boroughs.
Coronavirus Life: NYC Grab-And-Go Meal Service Feeding Adults, Children, No Questioned Asked
Monday through Friday, adults and children can pick up three meals at a time and no adult will be turned away.
Distance Learning Tools And Links For Parents Teaching At Home
Here's a look at parents across the Tri-State Area are sharing resources online to build and expand their districts' learning plans.
Stranger Off Street Gets Into Middle School, Attacks 11-Year-Old Girl In Cafeteria
Students at the Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science in East Harlem say a man walked into the cafeteria at around 8 a.m. who wasn't supposed to be there, and then he started grabbing an 11-year-old girl.
Top New York City School Official Facing Child Sex Crime Charges
A spokesperson for the Department of Education says he was terminated after the city learned of his arrest in Wisconsin.
Brooklyn Teacher's Aide Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Special Needs School
Sources say Lemon allegedly engaged in sex acts with the girl in the basement of P.S. 59 multiple times in June. The victim was not a special needs student.
'Fame' Follow-Up: Principal Lisa Mars To Leave LaGuardia High School For DOE Job
The principal of the high school the 1980's cult classic "Fame" was based on is resigning.
New York Parents, Educators Fight Back Against Developer's Plan To Turn Public School Into High-End Stores
Vornado Realty Trust and Stellar Management told parents at a meeting last month that they won't be renewing the school's lease after decades in the neighborhood.
Spotty School Bus Service Leaves Parents Frustrated In Queens
Astoria resident Yanina Calabro says she drives her children to and from school because their bus is completely unreliable.
NY Test Score Delay Has Students, Parents Stressed On Education Options
Test results help families navigate the complicated admissions process for the fall, but now that's even more nerve-wracking.
Farina Orders Probe Of Bronx Middle School Plagued By Violence, Academic Struggles
The city schools chancellor ordered an investigation of a Bronx middle school that's plagued by violence and bullying, let alone its academic struggles.
Sources: Schools Chancellor Fariña To Step Down
New York City schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña is stepping down, sources said late Wednesday.
DOE Announces Plan To Close 14 Public Schools
The DOE proposed closing 14 city public schools, including the Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation in the Bronx where 15-year-old Matthew McCree was stabbed to a death in September.
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8-year-old injured in Bed-Stuy shooting
A bullet grazed the boy's leg while he was standing in a courtyard on Quincy Street with the three other victims.
MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95
The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
NYC Pride March steps off at noon, plan for street closures
The march starts at noon at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, then passes the historic Stonewall Inn and ends in Chelsea.
Gunman wanted for apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
Police said the shots were fired from a dark sedan. They are looking for the gunman
Man seriously injured in Brooklyn shooting
Police said the man was shot at the Brevoort Houses on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
First Alert Forecast: Classic summer day, upper 80s and mostly sunny
Expect mostly sunny skies with some more high clouds streaming in toward this evening. It's humid, but not overly oppressive.
3 found dead inside Queens home, police investigating
A person of interest was taken into custody.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
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MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95
The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
NYC Pride March steps off at noon, plan for street closures
The march starts at noon at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, then passes the historic Stonewall Inn and ends in Chelsea.
Gunman wanted for apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
Police said the shots were fired from a dark sedan. They are looking for the gunman
Man seriously injured in Brooklyn shooting
Police said the man was shot at the Brevoort Houses on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Nassau Co. hoping to attract more lifeguards amid shortage
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
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Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact N.Y. governor's race
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
Hochul, Adams vow to protect abortion access in New York
New York could very well become the country's abortion capital.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Alonso hits two HRs, Mets beat Marlins
Alonso's home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie.
Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks
New York was no-hit for just the eighth time. Houston had been the previous team to do it on June 11, 2003.
Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
Judge, Yanks agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
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MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95 years old
The first 95 guests in line for the world-famous roller coaster on Sunday ride for free in honor of the milestone.
Planned Parenthood to lead NYC Pride March
This is the first march without COVID restrictions since 2019. Plan for street closures.
One hurt in apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
If was unclear if the victim was the intended target, police said.
Man in critical condition after another shooting in Bed-Stuy
It happened less than an hour after an 8-year-old was hurt in a separate shooting.
