City moving homeless people from UWS hotel
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The city?s plan to temporarily house homeless men in hotels on the Upper West Side has backfired, after people who live in the neighborhood threatened to sue the city over the policy.

VIOLENT SURGE:  Shootings up 166% in NYC

The number of murders and shootings in August were dramatically higher than in the same month last year, according to NYPD statistics.  It is part of an ongoing trend for months in New York City.

Once-unsafe NYC streets now provide pupils refuge from pandemic

Schools across New York City are looking to show how classes can be moved outside to more safely facilitate in-person learning.

Back-to-school preps underway across NYC
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New York City?s decision to delay the start of school avoided what appeared to be an imminent teacher strike, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions about what teaching will look like this year.

'Wrong direction':  Survey shows dismal outlook for New York City

A survey of New York City residents found that they are split in how they feel the city is headed as it continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

NYC public schools delay start of in-person classes to Sept. 21

In-person classes will be delayed throughout the New York City public school system by 11 days to allow extra time for teachers to prepare, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday.

NYPD unveils discipline guide for officer misconduct

the nation's largest police department is spelling out potential ramifications for officer misconduct, unveiling on Monday a draft of a discipline matrix that will guide punishment decisions similarly to how sentencing guidelines are used in criminal cases.

NYC teachers union prepares for possible strike as school safety discussions continue

As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.

Lynne Patton says NYCHA residents weren't tricked for RNC video

Longtime Trump family aide and current HUD official Lynne Patton is pushing back on claims that New York City public housing residents featured in a promotional video shown during the Republican National Convention did know how the video was being used but says she wouldn't do it again.

Will NYC's teachers go on strike?
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As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.

NYCHA tenants say they were misrepresented in RNC video
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Several NYCHA residents who appeared in a video at the RNC criticizing Mayor Bill de Blasio say they were never told their comments were to be showcased in that manner.

NYC principals' union warns of staffing shortages as reopening nears

The union that represents principals and other school administrators in New York City says there will not be enough teachers for the beginning of the school year on September 10.

Youth sports leagues can resume in NYC beginning mid-September

New York City youth sports teams will soon be able to get back on the field after being sidelined for months by the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday.

Outdoor learning draws safety concerns from parents, educators in the Bronx

A group of principals in the Bronx say that it’s unsafe for their schools to conduct classes outside because the neighborhoods around the buildings are riddled with drugs and violence.

NYC DOE has yet to release school bus plan
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As parents prepare to send their children back to school, how they plan to get them there remains an issue for many.

De Blasio tours Bronx school ahead of reopening
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Parents and educators still have a long list of concerns as the beginning of school in New York City looms, but Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to reassure them again on Wednesday. FOX 5 NY?s Briella Tomassetti reports.

New York City teachers threaten to strike over coronavirus concerns

The union for New York City teachers continues to threaten to strike if the city's education department does not agree to certain safety measures.