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Melissa Aviles-Ramos was thrust into the job of NYC schools chancellor on short notice after David Banks resigned. She's intent on putting her own stamp on the office.
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Melissa Aviles-Ramos was thrust into the job of NYC schools chancellor on short notice after David Banks resigned. She's intent on putting her own stamp on the office.
The New York City schools chancellor and a new candidate for mayor appear on this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Anthony Aquaro, the oldest retired New York City firefighter, died just one month before his 104th birthday.
The Department of Buildings will send inspectors to the building in the Allerton section to asses its structural integrity.
All Hallows High School in the South Bronx is in danger of closing if it doesn't raise $2.5 million. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
FDNY says 60 firefighters and EMS responded to the burning building in Brooklyn.
The memorial for Debrina Kawam will take place at First Baptist Church in Sheepshead Bay.
PATH train fare hikes started after the first week of New York City congestion pricing. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police announced charges against the man accused of murdering 14-year-old Caleb Rijos in the Bronx.
It's your last weekend to check out the Museum of the City of New York's Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off 2024.
The woman was standing near the group of teenagers when she was shot in the thigh, police said.
The memorial for Debrina Kawam will be held at First Baptist Church of Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn.
Officials said they didn't know what caused the high CO readings inside the home in Maspeth.
The attack on 14-year-old Caleb Rijos in the Bronx appeared to be random and unprovoked, investigators said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Brooklyn businessman Erdan Arkan walked out of federal court after pleading guilty to funneling illegal donations to Eric Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The saying goes, "there's no such thing as a free lunch." But if Gov. Kathy Hochul gets her way, 2.7 million students would get free meals at school. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
President-elect Donald Trump's conviction after months of delays cemented his status at the first felon to hold the presidency. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Caleb Rios, 14, died after he was stabbed in the chest multiple times, according to police. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Every student in New York could get free breakfast and lunch at school under Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal.
It's the latest indication that a superseding indictment against Adams, or others in his orbit, may be in the future.
Officials said the cold and windy conditions made it more difficult to fight the stubborn flames, which are still not fully out. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports from the scene in Allerton.
President-elect Donald Trump addressed the court during sentencing in his criminal "hush money" trial in New York. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
It was sentencing day for President-Elect Donald Trump in his "hush-money" criminal case. After several delays, he faced a judge virtually on Friday and received an unconditional discharge. Alice Gainer covered the trial and explains the timeline of how we got to today.
President-elect Donald Trump receives an unconditional discharge in a symbolic sentence in his “hush money” case in New York City. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer, Marcia Kramer and political expert James Sample have team coverage.
The mayor touched on a series of topics, such as affordability for New York families, housing and homelessness. Mitchell Moss, professor of urban policy and planning, at NYU's Wager School for Public Service, joins CBS News New York to discuss his tone and messaging.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight. The wind advisory for the area has expired, but it's still breezy today.
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
Edwards scored 15 points in 29 minutes after missing four games with a strained right hamstring.
The Nets pulled away in the fourth quarter in a game of spurts that featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight. The wind advisory for the area has expired, but it's still breezy today.
The cause of the fire and the explosion has not yet been determined.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight. The wind advisory for the area has expired, but it's still breezy today.
Mikie Sherrill shared plans for her term as New Jersey governor, including a freeze on utility costs.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Suffolk County police say 90-100 teens were at the party when a fight broke out.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
Some of those New Yorkers say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Edwards scored 15 points in 29 minutes after missing four games with a strained right hamstring.
The Nets pulled away in the fourth quarter in a game of spurts that featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
The Blueshirts were blanked 3-0 on Tuesday and have scored just six goals in six games on home ice this season.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
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.
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.
The FAA is taking the unprecedented action of reducing air traffic beginning Friday, and sources say JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are on the list. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The tree came crashing down during a wind advisory for much of the Tri-State Area on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 5 at 11 p.m.
The Paley Center in Midtown celebrated the grand opening of two new theaters Wednesday.
