NYC to hire thousands of teachers, move toward smaller class sizes
New York City public schools are moving one step closer to meeting a state mandate to have smaller class sizes.
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New York City public schools are moving one step closer to meeting a state mandate to have smaller class sizes.
The mayor and the schools chancellor announced this week the city will hire nearly 4,000 teachers for the next school year. Student advocates, however, told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner the plan still doesn’t solve the issue of overcrowding.
Adams, who is frequently seen at official events wearing a suit, arrived at the news conference wearing a t-shirt with an American flag and the words "In God we trust" on it.
As he seeks re-election as an independent, Mayor Eric Adams says New Yorkers should get used to Eric Adams 2.0. Wearing an American flag t-shirt that read "In God We Trust," the mayor described himself as "authentic" and "unorthodox." CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says FEMA is pulling more than $188 million that was allocated to reimburse the city for migrant shelters and services.
The Trump administration is seeking to claw back nearly $200 million New York City spent on asylum seekers, saying supporting people not in the country legally is not consistent with its current priorities. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The mayor says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency recently told him they plan to terminate the funding. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says the federal government is pulling more than $188 million that was allocated to reimburse the city for migrant services.
Political consultant O'Brien Murray and expert J. C. Polanco break down the shakeup in the New York City mayor's race on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Eric Adams sent the 2025 Mayoral Race into chaos announcing he is going to skip the Democratic Primary and seek reelection as an Independent. The move comes just one day after a judge dismissed a five count corruption indictment against him. Political Strategist, J.C. Polanco, breaks down the Mayor's decision and its impact on the race for Mayor.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent, he announced Thursday.
A day after being cleared of federal corruption charges, Mayor Eric Adams is really turning the page, announcing he will run for reelection as an independent. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Adams announced Thursday he is running for reelection as an independent. His decision means he's skipping the Democratic primary and setting his sights on the Nov. 4 general election. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The move has angered some in the Democratic party, but at least one political consultant says it was a smart decision by Adams. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer discusses what went into Mayor Eric Adams' decision to run for reelection as an independent instead of a Democrat.
Mayor Eric Adams will skip the 2025 Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent, he announced. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
The legal woes are over for Mayor Eric Adams. A judge Wednesday permanently dropped his corruption case. Now, the focus is on his re-election bid. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, he has until the end of the day Thursday to enter the Democratic primary.
Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case was dismissed Wednesday by a judge with prejudice, meaning the mayor cannot be re-tried on the same charges again. The mayor's attorney, Alex Spiro, says this case should have never been brought against the mayor in the first place. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer spoke with him about what this means moving forward.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, and James Sample offers expert analysis.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was formally dropped Wednesday, months after he became the city's first mayor to be indicted.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was dropped Wednesday, as Judge Dale Ho ruled it should be dismissed with prejudice.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivers a speech outside Gracie Mansion after the judge in his federal corruption case said it should be dismissed with prejudice.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, and attorney Donte Mills offers analysis.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case has been dismissed "with prejudice," the judge ruled Wednesday. Hofstra Law Professor James Sample explains what that means -- and why.
Organizers say they are expecting millions of people to attend the events, and that there is at least one event planned in every state.
A mediator was called to the table to attend the last session between the Actors' Equity Association and Broadway League.
Democrats had argued the measure would increase voter turnout in local races, but Republicans sued.
Sarah MacLean, author of the Club Calvi FicPick "These Summer Storms" and co-host of romance podcast "Fated Mates," recommends three books for fall.
The boiler room at the NYCHA-controlled Mitchell Houses on Alexander Avenue exploded on Oct. 1, collapsing part of the building.
A mediator was called to the table to attend the last session between the Actors' Equity Association and Broadway League.
Democrats had argued the measure would increase voter turnout in local races, but Republicans sued.
The boiler room at the NYCHA-controlled Mitchell Houses on Alexander Avenue exploded on Oct. 1, collapsing part of the building.
If jury selection for a retrial does not begin by that date, Hernandez will be released, the judge said.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
Bridgewater officials claim Somerset County overstepped its bounds and took out way too many trees near Washington Valley Park.
Obama's ad backing Sherrill mentions her background as a mom, Navy pilot and one-time federal prosecutor.
According to parents, some Manalapan High School students were discussing dressing up as Holocaust victims for Halloween.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli's campaign has taken a step toward filing a lawsuit against his opponent, Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
The future of the Gateway Project, a lifeline linking New York and New Jersey, appears to hinge on what happens in Washington.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Dr. Christine Riordan looked away from cameras at her court appearance after prosecutors said she drunkenly crashed onto train tracks and caused an electrical explosion.
The town says it has concerns about traffic and public safety, but mosque leaders have concerns over Islamophobia.
More than 40 years after the murder of Long Island teenager Theresa Fusco, prosecutors say the man responsible is finally behind bars.
Organizers say they are expecting millions of people to attend the events, and that there is at least one event planned in every state.
Democrats had argued the measure would increase voter turnout in local races, but Republicans sued.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Andrew Cuomo spent a lot of time attacking Mamdani's positions on Israel in the debate, but the poll indicates plenty of Jewish New Yorkers support him.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
The Islanders picked up their first win of the season by rallying to defeat the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.
Juuso Parssinen scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots.
The New Jersey Devils won their home opener 3-1 over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 large crowd is marching down Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.
Protesters gathered in Times Square for Saturday's "No Kings" demonstration in New York City. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Diana Tive, with the Lupus Research Alliance, says people with lupus are like everyone else, but sometimes they might need to rest more.
AARP New York is stepping up efforts to ensure older voters are informed, engaged and empowered, while staying strictly nonpartisan. Content sponsored by AARP.
Dr. Lisa Sammaritano, a rheumatologist at Hospital for Special Surgery, says it can be difficult to help patients accept the diagnosis.
