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Hundreds of scientists and college students have been in the 150-year-old park since Monday afternoon counting as many plants and animals as they can find in a 24-hour span.
Police practices, educating our kids and the best way to deliver a vast array of city services will all be fair game during Campaign 2013 and CBS 2 will be putting the candidates for public office to the test, hosting a series of in-depth debates.
The City University of New York on Monday announced that it has received a $25 million donation from the Stella and Charles Guttmann Foundation, to support community college initiatives.
The school has decided to eliminate the tradition of calling each student to the stage to receive their diploma as a way to shorten the five-hour-long commencement ceremony by an hour.
Officials told CBS 2 that nearly 80 percent of those who graudate from NYC high schools arrived at City University's community college system without having mastered the skills to do college-level work.
Two state-of-the-art science and medical facilities will be built on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
An unprecedented smoking ban on dozens of college campuses in New York State was announced Wednesday. In other words, it's time for college kids to butt out!
"The new center will bring some of the world's greatest minds together to start to study the technical, engineering, academic, and human challenges posed by our rapidly urbanizing world," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.
One World Trade Center has hit the 100 floor mark and is four feet from becoming the tallest building in the city and surpassing the Empire State Building.
There is another plea deal in the case of the Columbia University drug ring.
The vote means an initial $300 increase and $300 more per year for five more years after that. Tuition will increase from $4,800 in 2011 to $6,330 by 2015.
A former professor says she was denied tenure and fired because of a salacious anonymous e-mail sent to the school. It alleges, among other things, she had sex with students.
A new highly interactive map shows that two-thirds of New York City's rooftops are suitable for solar panels.
Once nycsolarmap.org is up and running, you'll be able to enter your address and find out how much solar energy your roof could capture and how long it would take to see an economic benefit.
The trustees of the City University of New York have voted to block a planned honorary degree to playwright Tony Kushner. The vote came after one trustee said the "Angels in America" playwright had made disparaging comments about Israel in the past.
Officials said a number of new programs are designed to ease the transition of veterans returning to civilian life.
Since CUNY cannot forbid smoking on city sidewalks, the smoking ban will be felt more on campuses with large green spaces like Queens College and City College.
Alfatah Kadal claims he runs the City, and with no disrespect to Mayor Bloomberg, he really does.
The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny called an expert witness – a forensic pathologist – to the stand Thursday.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
A lawsuit was announced Thursday, accusing Fordham University of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of minors in the 1970s.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny called an expert witness – a forensic pathologist – to the stand Thursday.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
A lawsuit was announced Thursday, accusing Fordham University of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of minors in the 1970s.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
A New Jersey woman lost her home in a fire Thursday, but she is just thankful that first responders were able to save her most precious possession, her late husband's wedding ring. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has her emotional story.
CBS News New York's 3rd Annual Season of Giving: #BetterTogether campaign is now underway. We are partnering up with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to help distribute food and raise funds. For years, they have been working with groups to feed youth experiencing homelessness. John Dias highlights the extraordinary efforts and explains why more aid is needed.
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, there's some clever staging in the theatrical production to resemble the 1992 movie's magic.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says the rain will end and then we'll dry out over the weekend, but expect lower temperatures.
CBS News New York's Kelly O'Grady went shopping to show us how your family can feast and still keep costs down.
