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Antisemitism is a "vile scourge," NYC schools chancellor says
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will appear before a congressional committee Wednesday to testify about antisemitism in public schools.
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New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will appear before a congressional committee Wednesday to testify about antisemitism in public schools.
Sen. Chuck Schumer announced federal funding for synagogues and other houses of worship to hire security guards and install cameras. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Campus protests across the United States have the support of many Jewish college students, but many others say they feel intimidated and unsafe. The House voted Wednesday to pass a measure targeting antisemitism on campus. CBS New York's Tony Aiello spoke with two local sponsors of the bipartisan bill.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
The bill could make it easier for concerned Jewish students to file civil rights complaints. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
Yale University says it is investigating after a Jewish student reported a protester jabbed her in the eye with a Palestinian flag.
Sahar Tartak, editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, said she was assaulted Saturday night while covering pro-Palestinian demonstrations in New Haven, Connecticut. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Inspired by protests at Columbia University, pro-Palestinian camps have been set up at MIT, Tufts and Emerson College.
With Passover set to being at sundown on Monday, the university is taking new measures to ensure that students remain safe. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Protests at Columbia University over the Israel-Hamas war continued for a fifth straight day Sunday, sparking more safety concerns for some students on campus. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Classes at Columbia University are fully remote Monday, as pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war stretched into their sixth day.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a fourth day of protests in Upper Manhattan.
More protesters were taken into custody Thursday outside Columbia University, a day after the school's president faced tough questions on Capitol Hill. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on antisemitic hate.
Columbia University's president was under fire during a congressional hearing in Washington on Wednesday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik is testifying before Congress, as part of ongoing hearings about antisemitism on school campuses. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports from the newsroom.
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik testified about antisemitism on college campuses before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
The hearing comes after students protested the Oct. 7 attack in Israel and the war on Gaza.
Many New Yorkers fear more fallout from escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. For now, there's extra police outside Jewish institutions as all pray for a peaceful future.
The Israeli restaurant on the Upper West Side was filled with longtime customers, politicians and community leaders in a show of solidarity after it was targeted by vandals.
Effy's Cafe, an Israeli restaurant on the Upper West Side, was full with longtime customers, politicians and community leaders in a show of solidarity after it was targeted by vandals. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
Torres, a Bronx Democrat, was in the thick of a big week in Washington, D.C. Plus, Delgado is trying to lead the charge to end attacks on marginalized communities.
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A meteor was seen streaking across the sky Tuesday in NYC and New Jersey, passing over the Statue of Liberty and prompting reports of a possible sonic boom.
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Eric Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, who shared deeply personal insights into her son's life, which until now have been largely overshadowed by the tragedy of his death.
A new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
Leaders from across the Tri-State Area are reacting after an assassination attempt at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor was seen streaking across the sky Tuesday in NYC and New Jersey, passing over the Statue of Liberty and prompting reports of a possible sonic boom.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the case, which stems from the 2021 on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Orioles, aided by a pair of miscues by the Yankees, rallied in the ninth inning for a 6-5 win on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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.
The powerful New Jersey Democrat was convicted Tuesday on several federal counts, including bribery, extortion and wire fraud. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the fallout.
NJ Transit says the scorching temperatures are causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports from Secaucus Junction.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 16 at 11 p.m.
A CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York State since 2000. Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas shows us how one impending closure here in the city is already affecting patients.