De Blasio says NYC schools will reopen in September
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.

NYPD budget cut of $1 billion expected to pass

The spending plan acknowledges protesters' demands to cut police spending but falls short of what activists sought.

Advocates call for the removal of school safety officers from NYC public schools

A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.

What will the return to school look like this fall in NYC?

New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.

Many questions remain over reopening of schools in NYC
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New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.

School segregation endures in New York and beyond

The Bridge Collaborative is looking for 50 partners from across the country, from school districts to charters schools and housing organizations.

Switch to remote learning a new challenge for Spanish-speaking families in NYC

The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.

Remote learning more difficult for families whose first language is not Spanish
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The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.

NYC outlines summer school plan with remote learning

Summer school in New York City will take place remotely, announced the mayor and schools chancellor Tuesday.

Schools across NY to stay closed for rest of academic year

Gov. Cuomo announced on Friday that schools across New York would remain closed for the rest of the academic year.

New York schools staying closed through spring, Cuomo says
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York schools and colleges will remain closed through the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Democrat announced Friday that the order applies to 4.2 million students statewide. It continues a shutdown order that had been set to expire May 15.

After-school programs help NYC kids ?rock out? across the boroughs
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The coronavirus pandemic is not stopping thousands of underprivileged New York City school students from virtually ?rocking out? across the five boroughs after-school. New York Edge, the largest provider of after-school programming in New York City, has partnered with E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt?s Rock and Roll Forever Foundation to teach rock online to students so they can stay connected through the universal language of music.

Coronavirus-altered grading system announced for NYC students

New York City schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of the coronavirus-disrupted school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.

Remote learning a challenge for teachers, students
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With no plans to open schools in our area anytime soon, remote learning has been a frustrating experience for teachers, students and parents. FOX 5 NY spoke with experts about how to deal with the stress of it all.

NYC Summer Youth Employment Programs cut due to coronavirus
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced New York City to cut its Summer Youth Employment Program, which allows students to get on-the-job training along with a salary during the summer. The decision has drawn criticism from some quarters, however.

Coronavirus has killed 50 NYC teachers, DOE workers

More than four dozen employees of New York City schools have died of coronavirus-related causes.

Will NYC's schools stay closed?
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The question of whether New York City's schools will remain closed still hangs in the air as Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio continue to discuss the future of the city's students and teachers.

Are schools open? Governor, NYC mayor give different answers

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the public school system will remain shut down for the remainder of the school year.

Cuomo on De Blasio announcement on NYC schools
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addresses New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that New York City Schools would remain closed for the remainder of the school year.