Over 146,000 NYC public school students experienced homelessness last year, marking a record high and highlighting a growing social crisis in the city.

A 12-year-old girl's handcuffing at a Bronx school led to her family's outrage and potential legal action, amid claims of excessive duration and lack of explanation from officials.

NY Attorney General Letitia James secured $675,000 worth of baby formula for New Yorkers after investigating companies for price gouging during the 2022 formula crisis.

NYC's most popular baby names in 2023 remain "Emma" and "Liam," while names like "Michael" and "Muhammad" make the top 10, reflecting continuing trends and diversity in naming choices.

Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a $110 million Child Care Construction Fund for New York to build and renovate facilities, aiming to improve child care access and quality.

The parents of baby Noah, who died at Mount Sinai Hospital, are suing the facility, alleging inadequate care during a nurse's strike led to their son's death.

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to limit student cellphone use in NY schools, citing mental health concerns, though details are pending. She faces various stakeholder views on the issue.

Two Bronx institutions are enhancing educational accessibility: Seton College offers free tuition, supplies, and meals, while Albert Einstein College of Medicine will provide free tuition indefinitely due to a $1 billion donation.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams launches "NYC Baby Boxes" for new families at select public hospitals, providing essentials and marking a $2.6 million investment in early childhood support.

The Bronx Charter School for the Arts partnered with Relay Graduate School to improve teacher retention and education quality; U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Vertex Partnership Academies showing support for school choice.