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Gov. Hochul hosts roundtable to address new cell phone ban law in schools
Public schools across New York have less than a month to finalize plans to go distraction-free for the fall.
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Public schools across New York have less than a month to finalize plans to go distraction-free for the fall.
The move comes as Columbia works to restore more than $400 million in frozen federal funding.
The chancellor of CUNY was one of three university heads grilled over antisemitism on campus during a heated congressional hearing Tuesday.
The heads of three universities, including the chancellor of CUNY, were grilled in Washington on Tuesday. They're accused of not taking action against antisemitism on campus. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the heated congressional hearing.
As the average cost of a college education reaches $35,000/year, the nonprofit is helping families in New York and around the world avoid staggering debt.
New York City is investing $80 million to expand access to child care and early childhood education.
Education issues are at the forefront of the race as the United Federation of Teachers has decided to put its support behind the Queens assemblyman. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with the candidates.
A middle school teacher in Harlem is being accused of sexually abusing three students.
The United Federation of Teachers delegate assembly has voted to endorse Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor's race.
Dave Carlin, who covers Arts and Entertainment, profiles some of the teenagers and the Tony Award-winning creatives involved in the free summer program.
The unemployment rate for new college grads has recently surged. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman explains, some businesses are now replacing entry level jobs with artificial intelligence.
New York City's Law Department is taking a stand to support a 20-year-old former Queens high school student who was detained by ICE agents last month in Lower manhattan.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced more free community college programs for in-demand fields.
A letter from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to Columbia Acting President Claire Shipman serves to "warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy" because of "insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance" with MSCHE's standards on ethics and integrity.
Columbia University said Tuesday an outage that impacted its IT systems on campus last week was the result of a hacker.
This comes on the heels of the Education Department claiming the university had violated antidiscrimination laws.
Aviles-Ramos started mid-school year after David Banks retired amid his involvement in the Adams investigation.
Thursday was the last day of school for New York City public school students, and the end of the first year under the leadership of Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos — but will it be the last? In an exclusive interview, she told CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams more time would mean more change.
Eliot Weiss became a legend not only in his calculus classroom, but on the chessboard.
Thursday marked the end of an era for Brooklyn teacher Eliot Weiss, who spent half a century in the classroom and built a legacy known around the country. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shares the fond farewells and lessons learned over the decades.
Police said they responded to a home near Flushing Bay in College Point, Queens and found a 50-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
NYC carriage horse handler Ian McKeever was called to the stand Friday in his animal cruelty trial.
A driver is facing charges after first responders say they found dozens of propane tanks in the back of his van following a crash in Manhattan.
Hemanth Kumar Muneppa, of Queens, is facing grand larceny and fortune telling charges on Long Island.
CBS News New York Investigates found a Brooklyn auto repair shop apparently operating with an expired license.
NYC remains under a heat advisory today, as high temperatures hit the 90s and feel more like triple digits.
There's a flood watch for northwestern parts of New Jersey, where communities are still cleaning up from Monday's storm.
Flash flood warnings and watches popped up Monday across NYC and New Jersey, as powerful storms hit the area.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
The last of four detainees who escaped from an ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, in June has now been caught.
Robert Montgomery, 61, died in a lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range that also injured 14 people.
There was mass chaos at a Cub Scout outing in New Jersey after a lightning strike killed one man and injured at least 14 others, a witness says.
NYC remains under a heat advisory today, as high temperatures hit the 90s and feel more like triple digits.
Hundreds of New Jersey homes were damaged by flooding Monday, and many families are just beginning the process of filing insurance claims.
Oil has stopped flowing into Long Island's Mill River, but not before an estimated 1,000 gallons of greasy fluid leaked into the water.
A man was critically injured after getting sucked into an MRI machine at a medical center on New York's Long Island, according to police.
A woman was killed Tuesday night in a head-on crash with an alleged drunk driver in Bethpage.
A former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to placing hidden cameras in facility bathrooms was offered probation Tuesday.
Engineers shut down the 60-year-old Fire Island Inlet Bridge on Long Island after a boat captain saw falling debris.
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Congress had until the end of day on Friday to pass the rescissions request, or the funding would have had to be spent as originally intended.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams was endorsed by 13 police unions in his reelection bid, but the Police Benevolent Association has yet to formally back a candidate in the race.
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
A man was critically injured after getting sucked into an MRI machine at a medical center on New York's Long Island, according to police.
Breakthroughs in cancer treatment are helping a New York teen conquer an aggressive bone tumor, doctors say.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
Wu-Tang Clan are playing their final shows this week as part of their farewell tour, including tonight at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
The Delacorte Theater, a beloved Central Park landmark, is back after a nearly two-year renovation.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Comedian Shane Gillis' opening monologue as host of the ESPYS went over awkwardly in front of some of the biggest names in sports on Wednesday night.
Breanna Stewart helped the New York Liberty to a win over the Indiana Fever, who played without star guard Caitlin Clark.
Alonso Martínez scored in stoppage time to help New York City FC rally and beat Orlando City 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Red Bulls rallied to beat the New England Revolution 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
New York City Public Schools has teamed up with No Kid Hungry New York to provide free meals across the five boroughs throughout the summer.
Wednesday's annual Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel drew hundreds of worshipers to the streets of Williamsburg.
Many older adults in the Bronx are living in poverty and left without the option to retire, according to a study by The Center for an Urban Future.
Traffic deaths in New York City have dropped to historic lows, but some worry the city's actions could reverse that progress.
It's now been six months since the massive fire at the apartments at 2910 Wallace Ave. left hundreds of people displaced.
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is joined by members of the NYPD to discuss quality of life efforts in the five boroughs.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
The defense rested its case Friday in the trial of a New York City carriage horse handler accused of animal abuse.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is seeking the release of all grand jury documents in the case, as President Trump is bleeding supporters over what some are calling a coverup. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
It happened around 10:30 p.m. on 119th Street and 29th Avenue Thursday night. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
