US schools planning for possible spread of coronavirus
School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.
School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.
Man followed girl, 11, into school and groped her, cops say
A man was arrested at an East Harlem school after he followed a girl into the building and groped her, according to police.
A man was arrested at an East Harlem school after he followed a girl into the building and groped her, according to police.
Elementary school in Washington Heights providing laundry service to students
An elementary school in Washington Heights is offering on-site washer and dryer for families to use.
An elementary school in Washington Heights is offering on-site washer and dryer for families to use.
Boy struck and killed in same neighborhood girl died days earlier
Emergency crews are on the scene of a deadly incident involving a boy struck by a vehicle in Brooklyn.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a deadly incident involving a boy struck by a vehicle in Brooklyn.
School gives homeless students free laundry service
An elementary school in New York City has installed an on-site washer and dryer to help families
An elementary school in New York City has installed an on-site washer and dryer to help families
Former Baltimore mayor Pugh sentenced to 3 years in book scheme
The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore was sentenced to three years in federal prison Thursday for arranging fraudulent sales of her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for the city’s highest office.
The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore was sentenced to three years in federal prison Thursday for arranging fraudulent sales of her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for the city’s highest office.
After lengthy debate, Bible bill passes in West Virginia House
Delegates passed House Bill 4780 that would allow classes about the Bible to be taught in schools across the state.
Delegates passed House Bill 4780 that would allow classes about the Bible to be taught in schools across the state.
Queens teacher accused of sexually abusing special needs student
A teacher was arrested at a school in Queens for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old special needs student, said police.
A teacher was arrested at a school in Queens for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old special needs student, said police.
'To Kill a Mockingbird' performed for students at Madison Square Garden
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is usually performed at the 1,435-seat Shubert Theatre, which is routinely sold out. But thousands of middle and high school students from all five boroughs got to see it for free at Madison Square Garden.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is usually performed at the 1,435-seat Shubert Theatre, which is routinely sold out. But thousands of middle and high school students from all five boroughs got to see it for free at Madison Square Garden.
Several colleges closing study abroad programs in Italy amid virus concerns
Syracuse University is going to close a study abroad program in Italy because of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Syracuse University is going to close a study abroad program in Italy because of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Student asks to donate bonus points to classmates
One generous student wrote a note to their teacher asking if he could give away bonus points from his test to the student who scored the lowest in the class.
One generous student wrote a note to their teacher asking if he could give away bonus points from his test to the student who scored the lowest in the class.
Stony Brook lacrosse goalie makes saves off of the field
The college lacrosse player has been a volunteer firefighter since he was a pre-teen.
The college lacrosse player has been a volunteer firefighter since he was a pre-teen.
Several students hurt in upstate bus crash
Four students were taken to a hospital for treatment after a bus flipped in Germantown, New York on Tuesday morning.
Four students were taken to a hospital for treatment after a bus flipped in Germantown, New York on Tuesday morning.
NY team splits airfare to satisfy Chick-fil-A craving
A cross country track team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute went to some extreme lengths to satisfy a Chick-fil-A craving.
A cross country track team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute went to some extreme lengths to satisfy a Chick-fil-A craving.
Chick-fil-A-loving college students buy plane ticket to satisfy craving, order $200 worth of fast food
A cross-country track team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York went to extremes to fill their Chick-fil-A craving on Saturday, purchasing a plane ticket and going through TSA just to get a bite of the beloved fast food.
A cross-country track team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York went to extremes to fill their Chick-fil-A craving on Saturday, purchasing a plane ticket and going through TSA just to get a bite of the beloved fast food.
Fashion college probes runway show criticized as racist
The Fashion Institute of Technology has commissioned an investigation into a controversial runway show that reminded some observers of blackface.
The Fashion Institute of Technology has commissioned an investigation into a controversial runway show that reminded some observers of blackface.
Arrests over racial slur prompts review of ridicule law
Free speech concerns that were raised following the arrests of two University of Connecticut students accused of saying a racial slur have led state legislators to consider repealing a century-old law that bans ridicule based on race, religion or nationality.
Free speech concerns that were raised following the arrests of two University of Connecticut students accused of saying a racial slur have led state legislators to consider repealing a century-old law that bans ridicule based on race, religion or nationality.
Coronavirus-themed party stirs anger at NY college
The state University at Albany is investigating whether an off-campus coronavirus-themed party violated the college's student code of conduct, the university confirmed Thursday.
The state University at Albany is investigating whether an off-campus coronavirus-themed party violated the college's student code of conduct, the university confirmed Thursday.
Long Island students help disabled classmate compete with robotics team
Alex Grundmann loves legos and robotics so it only made sense for him to join the middle school robotics club when he entered sixth grade.
Alex Grundmann loves legos and robotics so it only made sense for him to join the middle school robotics club when he entered sixth grade.
How Long Island students are helping disabled classmates compete
The Rocky Point Robo Eagles designed and built a handicap-accessible ramp to encourage students like their classmate, Alex, to continue to compete in robotics competitions.
The Rocky Point Robo Eagles designed and built a handicap-accessible ramp to encourage students like their classmate, Alex, to continue to compete in robotics competitions.