Kamar Samuels on the challenges facing NYC public schools
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
If there's one thing both New Yorkers and tourists can agree on, it's that the city could use more public bathrooms. Saturday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a multimillion dollar plan to install modular public bathrooms across all five boroughs as part of a pilot program. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
New York City is committing $4 million to expand public bathroom access across the five boroughs, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Saturday.
A protest that took place outside a Queens synagogue Thursday is sparking outrage. In at least one video posted to social media, the pro-Palestinian demonstrators appear to be chanting their support of Hamas. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport said he will be running for New York City mayor in 2029.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.
The proposal includes a new initiative for 2-year-olds in New York City. As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports. it's a big win for Mayor Mamdani, who made universal child care a key component of his campaign.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced there will be free child care for 2-year-olds with a program called 2-Care.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani named Christine Clarke as the new human rights commissioner during a press conference Wednesday.
The New York City Council made history on Wednesday by electing Julie Menin as its first Jewish speaker.
Menin said her election marks an opportunity to bridge the divides that have been so prevalent in the city. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Christine Clarke said Wednesday she intends to fix the years-long delays that New Yorkers face after they file discrimination complaints with the city. It's a problem CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has covered for years.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani find themselves on opposite sides of one of the most closely watched congressional races in the nation.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city must develop a plan that implements a law banning prolonged solitary confinement in city jails.
The governor is supporting incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, while the mayor has endorsed former City Comptroller Brad Lander. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
New FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore was sworn in by Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an emergency executive order Tuesday directing his administration to come up with a plan limiting the use of solitary confinement on Rikers Island. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch are hailing an historic drop in shootings last year.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the number of shooting incidents fell to 688 last year, compared to 904 in 2024. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Five firefighters were among the six people hurt in the blaze at 1824 Madison St. in Ridgewood. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch are hailing an historic drop in shootings last year. Watch their news conference.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY officials gave a briefing following a 5-alarm fire in Ridgewood, Queens. See the full briefing.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
An 18-year-old died after he was thrown from a horse carriage that overturned in Central Park on Wednesday.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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 18-year-old died Wednesday after being thrown from a horse carriage while riding with his family. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 17 at 11 p.m.
The Trump administration has invited the New York Knicks to the White House for a championship celebration; OG Anunoby met with fans in Yonkers, and a 5-year-old won a Jalen Brunson lookalike contest in Washington Square Park.
We are now less than 12 hours away from what's expected to be one of the biggest parades New York City has ever seen. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of exploiting and stealing from her workers, the Manhattan District Attorney announced Wednesday.
