2 NYC schools under investigation for antisemitism, Islamophobia
The U.S. DOE is investigating seven schools nationwide for incidents of alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia.
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New data: Over 100 elementary-aged kids arrested in U.S. schools
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
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.
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.
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Rep. Malliotakis alleges NYC is trying to register non-citizens to vote
She says the information was uncovered through a Freedom of Information law request related to a city contract with a migrant shelter.
CBS New York gets sneak peek inside The Hip Hop Museum
We were taken around the raw space inside and out, for one of the first tours of what is predicted to be a global destination.
Artemi Panarin's hat trick, assist power Rangers to win over Sharks
The Blueshirts' 6-5 victory gave them six wins in their last seven and was the 3,000th in franchise history.
Family of suspect in Queens stabbings say he suffered mental health issues
Courtney Gordon's mother and sister said he was depressed and they tried to get help for the 38-year-old for years.
United Bodegas of America announces plan to arm workers in NYC shops
The organization says workers are seeking gun licenses as well as undergoing weapons training and de-escalation techniques.
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Rep. Malliotakis alleges NYC is trying to register non-citizens to vote
She says the information was uncovered through a Freedom of Information law request related to a city contract with a migrant shelter.
CBS New York gets sneak peek inside The Hip Hop Museum
We were taken around the raw space inside and out, for one of the first tours of what is predicted to be a global destination.
Family of suspect in Queens stabbings say he suffered mental health issues
Courtney Gordon's mother and sister said he was depressed and they tried to get help for the 38-year-old for years.
United Bodegas of America announces plan to arm workers in NYC shops
The organization says workers are seeking gun licenses as well as undergoing weapons training and de-escalation techniques.
NYPD hunting for 2 suspects after officer struck by moped on UWS
The officer suffered a broken leg during the altercation on Thursday near Riverside Park.
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First Alert Forecast: Steady rain through Sunday PM
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
First Alert Weather: Rain showers expected for evening commute
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures back to normal
It's shaping up to be a milder day, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50.
First Alert Weather: Coldest morning so far this season
It's the coldest morning since last February, with widespread wind chills in the teens and low 20s.
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N.J. township helping residents elevate homes amid rising sea levels
Sunny-day flooding is happening more often in New Jersey's coastal communities as sea levels rise.
First Alert Forecast: Steady rain through Sunday PM
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Elderly woman missing, son injured after house fire in Woodbridge, N.J.
A neighbor called the woman, believed to be in her 80s, and her son fixtures of the neighborhood.
Striking nurses reach tentative agreement with NJ hospital
The nurses went on strike on Aug. 4, fighting for better staffing, sick time and insurance benefits.
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First Alert Forecast: Steady rain through Sunday PM
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
L.I. parties begin search for George Santos' replacement
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
Rep. Santos speaks with CBS New York ahead of expulsion vote
"Me resigning is me folding, is me giving in to the desire of a select few," Santos told CBS New York.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
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Rep. Malliotakis alleges NYC is trying to register non-citizens to vote
She says the information was uncovered through a Freedom of Information law request related to a city contract with a migrant shelter.
United Bodegas of America announces plan to arm workers in NYC shops
The organization says workers are seeking gun licenses as well as undergoing weapons training and de-escalation techniques.
U.S. assisting Israel to find intelligence "gaps," Turner says
Israel dismissed warnings leading up to the terrorist attack, Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said.
Banks says steps being taken to educate students on Israel-Hamas war
The conflict in the Middle East spilled into the classroom this week, which begs the question, how do we make sure protests remain respectful and not hateful?
Supreme Court to review Purdue Pharma bankruptcy that shields Sackler family
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
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World AIDS Day events raise awareness across New York City
Friday marked the 35th annual World AIDS Day, when people gather to remember those who have died of and been impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Over $5M awarded to school-based mental health clinics across NY
This is all part of the governor's $1 billion plan to transform that state's mental health care system.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
How to avoid holiday loneliness: Coping strategies, resources
There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
NYC parents worried about respiratory illnesses impacting children in China
Hospitals in China are swamped with kids diagnosed with pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
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CBS New York gets sneak peek inside The Hip Hop Museum
We were taken around the raw space inside and out, for one of the first tours of what is predicted to be a global destination.
Kiss concludes world tour at Madison Square Garden
The band members are hanging up their platform boots.
Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
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Artemi Panarin's hat trick, assist power Rangers to win over Sharks
The Blueshirts' 6-5 victory gave them six wins in their last seven and was the 3,000th in franchise history.
Jets again do nothing on offense, fall to Falcons for 5th straight loss
Quarterback Tim Boyle was benched in the second half of the ugly 13-8 defeat on Sunday.
Nets snap Magic's nine-game winning streak
It was the Magic's first loss since Nov. 14, when the Nets beat them in their previous trip to Barclays Center.
Ilya Sorokin stops 42 shots as Islanders hold off Panthers
Sorokin finished with at least 40 saves for the fourth time this season.
Rangers rally for win over Predators
The Rangers trailed 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring three straight to get their league-best 17th win.
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HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Queens residents want trash-ridden railroad tracks cleaned up
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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Class Act with Chris Wragge recaps our morning at Francis Lewis High School
Last Friday, we spent the morning with students and staff as they showed off their culinary and hydroponics programs, along with a special Sweet 16 celebration.
Season of Giving: Teaming up with New York Common Pantry
We continue our #BetterTogether Season of Giving campaign this holiday season in Harlem.
First Alert Weather: Cold week ahead
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Opening statements today in Jonathan Majors assault trial
The Marvel actor is accused of hitting his then-girlfriend during an argument last spring. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Queens stabbing spree suspect fatally shot by police
Police say officers shot and killed a man after he attacked his family with a knife in Far Rockaway, Queens. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on the investigation.
