CUNY Colleges to Get Anti-Discrimination Coordinators
THE CITY partners with Open Campus on coverage of the City University of New York. Amid increased pressure from federal and state leaders, New York colleges must designate a staffer by next year to address hate crimes and discrimination under a new law applying to both public and private institutions. Gov. Kathy...
Major New York Parkway Collapses, Closures In Hudson Valley
A major Hudson Valley roadway suddenly collapsed, forcing drivers into gridlock. Here’s what officials just confirmed about the closure.
Why School Zone Speed Cameras Still Run in Summer
Think school’s out means speed cameras are off? Not so fast.
New York Parents, Students, Staff React Positively to First Week of School Cellphone Ban
New York students just underwent their first week of school with a bell-to-bell cellphone ban aimed at improving learning outcomes and fostering face-to-face social connection. Parents, students, and staff largely had positive reactions to the new policy in comments to CBS News. “At first, I was really torn up about...
8 Seafood Shacks In New York State Locals Love
When summer rolls around in New York, locals flock to their favorite seafood shacks for fresh catches and seaside vibes. From Brooklyn’s bustling waterfront to Montauk’s laid-back shores, these beloved establishments serve up everything from buttery lobster rolls to crispy fried clams. Whether you’re a New Yorker or...
NYC’s Airbnb ban failed to lower rents or boost vacancies, report finds
New York promised its 2023 Airbnb ban would free up apartments and ease rents, but two years later rents are higher than ever, vacancies are near zero and the Big Apple’s housing crunch shows no signs of relief, according to a new report. Lawmakers sold the law — known as Local Law 18 — as a way to kick out rowdy...
Revitalizing Homeownership: A Call to Action for Sustainable Property Tax Reform
The escalating property tax burden is prompting working families and seniors to sell their homes, underscoring the need for a transformative shift in how government agencies operate. As municipalities grapple with financial crises, it’s clear that innovative solutions are imperative. By streamlining government...
NYC Retail Theft Cases Down Nearly 5,000 in Past Year
Governor Kathy Hochul on Sept. 26 spotlighted the state’s decline in organized retail theft across New York City and statewide. Retail theft dropped more than 12% in New York City, nearly 5,000 fewer cases and 5% across the rest of the state, after thefts spiked in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teen with special needs fatally struck by car after leaving school by himself, family...
NEW YORK (WCBS) - A 15-year-old student with special needs was fatally struck by a car while walking along a New York parkway after leaving school by himself, according to his family. New York State Police say 15-year-old Christopher Williams was hit by a car Thursday afternoon on the Southern...
NY weather update: The current severe thunderstorm warning for part of New York will...
The warning was active for the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens as well as Westchester County. "The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire," says the National Weather Service. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations....
