Class Act with Chris Wragge: Back-to-school edition
It is the most wonderful time of the year -- back-to-school season. CBS New York's Chris Wragge takes a look at the stories he did during the previous school year.
It is the most wonderful time of the year -- back-to-school season. CBS New York's Chris Wragge takes a look at the stories he did during the previous school year.
We hosted our morning show live from five different schools last year to highlight outstanding teachers, students, teams and programs. Now we're looking for more schools to visit this fall.
Murrow is widely known as the most diverse high school in the five boroughs. The mission is to produce a culturally and academically empowered student.
Just as the school was about to reopen after COVID, it was badly flooded by Tropical Storm Ida.
Between Tropical Storm Ida and the COVID pandemic, the students have been through a lot these past few years.
Students have come a long way since the pandemic forced the school to close, and then it was badly flooded by Tropical Storm Ida.
The school was set to reopen from the pandemic when Tropical Storm Ida caused major flooding.
The school was flooded out during Tropical Storm Ida, but fast forward two years later and $21 million of work, it's now immaculate.
Join Chris Wragge as he goes live from the school this Friday morning.
Chris Wragge visited the school Friday morning as they kicked off a 13-hour dance-a-thon to raise money for more than 50 clubs.
The 13-hour dance-a-thon raises money for the Bronx school's more than 50 clubs.
Director of Clubs and Activities, Rick Quintana, has been providing great service to his students for the last 19 years.
Chris Wragge was at the Frank J. Cicarell Academy for one of the largest Relay for Life events in the country.
The academy hosts one of the largest Relay For Life events in the country benefitting the American Cancer Society.
Morsella and his students organize the Relay For Life, an overnight benefit to raise money for the America Cancer Society.
Elizabeth high school Frank J. Cicarell Academy hosts one of the largest Relay For Life events in the country.
Wragge kicked off our new series last week with a visit to his alma mater in Mahwah, New Jersey.
We're kicking off a new series where Chris Wragge visits schools around the area, starting with his alma mater.
After 16-year-old Marcus Kayal tragically died of sudden cardiac arrest in 2019, the community came together to raise awareness with a charity basketball game.
High schools in our area are doing class act work, and we're dropping by to highlight it all. Here's how to have Chris stop by!
We're kicking off a special new series with our very own Chris Wragge, starting with a visit to Mahwah High School.
The prosecution is delivering its closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 could mean Kindle deals aplenty. Read on for what you should know ahead of the sale.
Your best chance for staying juiced up during summer blackouts and adverse weather is one of these power banks.
The NYPD is searching for four people who sprayed a traffic agent with a fire extinguisher.
Long Island health officials say the beaches could have higher levels of bacteria because of storm water runoff from Monday's thunderstorms.
The NYPD is searching for four people who sprayed a traffic agent with a fire extinguisher.
What has it been like inside the courtroom covering Donald Trump's "hush money" trial? CBS New York's Alice Gainer gives us a behind-the-scenes look.
The Brooklyn swimmers say they're concerned about boats and jet skis getting to close, so they found a loophole to help them stay safe.
Manhattanhenge 2024 appears tonight in NYC, and we have a look at the best streets and viewing times for the perfect shot.
Today's forecast looks much improved for NYC, as the sunshine returns and humidity drops.
Today's forecast looks much improved for NYC, as the sunshine returns and humidity drops.
Delays at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark airports were anywhere from one to three hours Monday as storms made Memorial Day travel difficult.
Officials remind parents to keep a close eye on their kids this summer after a girl nearly drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Connecticut over Memorial Day weekend.
Flood advisories were issued for Bergen, Essex, Orange, Passaic and Rockland counties late Monday night.
While many folks get to enjoy the holiday weekend, others will be working, taking care of those of us who might be looking for a sale.
Today's forecast looks much improved for NYC, as the sunshine returns and humidity drops.
Delays at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark airports were anywhere from one to three hours Monday as storms made Memorial Day travel difficult.
Flood advisories were issued for Bergen, Essex, Orange, Passaic and Rockland counties late Monday night.
Police in Wildwood, New Jersey, have ended a state of emergency that temporarily restricted access to the entire boardwalk after responding to "numerous incidents of civil unrest."
Ocean City Police Department said a 15-year-old was stabbed after a fight broke out on the boardwalk just before 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.
Long Island health officials say the beaches could have higher levels of bacteria because of storm water runoff from Monday's thunderstorms.
Delays at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark airports were anywhere from one to three hours Monday as storms made Memorial Day travel difficult.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will move in Monday evening, bringing a high risk of flooding while many will be traveling home.
Stew Leonard's is facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the estate of a woman who died after she ate a mislabeled cookie and suffered an allergic reaction to peanuts.
New York City is the third most popular place in the U.S. to travel to this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
The prosecution is delivering its closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
What has it been like inside the courtroom covering Donald Trump's "hush money" trial? CBS New York's Alice Gainer gives us a behind-the-scenes look.
President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is delivering his annual Memorial Day address.
Trump is being tried in New York state court, where judges have broad authority to determine when sentences are handed down after convictions, says a former prosecutor.
A chaotic scene unfolded as former President Donald Trump took the stage, as Libertarians clashed with pro-Trump attendees throughout his speech.
Officials remind parents to keep a close eye on their kids this summer after a girl nearly drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Connecticut over Memorial Day weekend.
A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
Nicki Minaj was in Amsterdam after playing a show at Ziggo's Dome on Thursday, and was on her way to Manchester, England, for the next stop in her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
The Peregrine falcon chicks that hatched on the Gov. Cuomo Bridge now have names.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
The NY Mets game has been postponed today, so they will have to wait another day for their series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Alex Wenberg's goal at 5:35 of the extra session lifted the Rangers to a 5-4 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
The Padres scored four runs in the sixth inning on their way to a 5-2 victory over the Yankees on Sunday.
Omar Narváez's RBI single capped a big ninth inning for the Mets in their 4-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
The Brooklyn swimmers say they're concerned about boats and jet skis getting to close, so they found a loophole to help them stay safe.
The Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the Bronx is closing, leaving just one movie theater left in the entire borough.
Sailboats descended on New York Harbor in advance of a Vendée Globe qualifying race next week.
Vernisa Depass reached out to CBS New York about a serious case of mold in her apartment that was not getting repaired by her landlord.
The U.S. Postal Service "mismanaged" safeguards intended to prevent mail theft in Queens, according to an investigation spurred on by U.S. Rep Grace Meng.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
It's International Hamburger Day and the patty melt sandwich is growing in popularity across New York City. Chef Justin Slojkowski, Executive Chef at Main Street Landing joins CBS New York to discuss the sandwich's popularity.
Specialty Vietnamese coffee brand Nguyen Coffee Supply was created in 2018 and now the company is expanding to Target locations nationwide. Sahra Nguyen, founder of Nguyen Coffee Supply joins CBS New York to discuss her journey.
16 competitors will go head to head at The Theater at Madison Square Garden starting this Friday night to earn the US Darts Masters title.
LIRR is expanding summer weekend service and offering discounts to area beaches.
Long Island health officials say the beaches could have higher levels of bacteria because of storm water runoff from Monday's thunderstorms.