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Adriana Kuch's father said she took her own life after a disturbing video was posted to social media showing her being attacked in the hallway of Central Regional High School.
Adriana Kuch's father said she took her own life after a disturbing video was posted on social media showing her being attacked in the hallway of Central Regional High School. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The findings are the first to estimate just how much money the six most popular social media platforms get from annual advertising.
It was the third Long Island case of student violence prompting legal action in two weeks.
Student after student came forward to share stories of bullying by fellow students and even staff.
He says clips were posted on social media of Adriana Kuch being attacked at Central Regional High in Bayville.
The male student, who is a juvenile, was arrested Monday night and accompanied by his parents. He has been charged with one count of cyber harassment.
New Jersey parents could soon be held accountable for their children's bad behavior.
Researchers founds boys tended to anonymously post negative comments for attention, while girls did so due to depression or mental pain.
Director Kevin Smith is taking on an online troll who called his daughter "ugly'' and "talentless'' and wished her dead on Instagram.
Bullying is a "serious public health problem," and should no longer be dismissed as merely a matter of kids being kids, a leading panel of experts warned Tuesday.
In addition to the nasty comments, Fehlinger said she has also received hundreds of messages of support.
You can armor your child against bullies if you keep your eyes open to the signs, remain calm and respond appropriately.
A Long Island man whose son committed suicide after he was bullied at school led the Bullying Awareness Walk Saturday.
Students said postings on the photo sharing network Instagram showed pictures of female classmates with hurtful and mean-spirited captions.
After years of struggle, New York State will soon have the nation's first anti-cyber bullying law. The bill just passed through the Assembly and the Senate, and now awaits Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature.
Senator Jeffrey Klein polled 10,000 students across the state in grades 3 through 12, asking them to define cyber bullying and whether it should be considered a crime.
She's not wearing a cape (yet), but Lady Gaga is looking to be someone's hero. New York's native pop-princess has announced that she will be launching her Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) in February.
A shadow of grief is once again upon a house in Orange County, following the weekend suicide of Kevin Jacobsen.
A nationwide study of nearly 2,000 students -- from seventh grade to 12th grade -- found nearly half of them had experienced sexual harassment within the last school year.
Penalties for possession of marijuana are a signature away from being cut in Connecticut. While the new rules don't legalize pot, some offenders won't see jail time.
The roommate of a Rutgers University student who killed himself after authorities said his intimate encounter with a man was captured by a webcam is finding that it's not just what you tweet, but also what you delete, that can get you in trouble.
Some much-needed tech support has come to Facebook for concerned parents. If you have questions or concerns about keeping your teens safe from cyber bullies, there are new online tools to help.
Hot or not? Overweight, or under-dressed? That's what posters are asking on an anonymous website catering to college students – and the website uses the subjects' names.
Right now, if a bully who targets kids on the internet is caught, he or she would likely be charged with a misdemeanor - breach of peace or, perhaps, harassment.
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.
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a block in South Ozone Park, Queens.
New York's political leaders are roundly condemning antisemitic violence after a soccer match in Amsterdam Thursday night.
A Brooklyn man is facing charges in an insurance scam that was caught on dash cam video on the Belt Parkway.
The suspect in a shooting on New York City's Upper West Side is in custody, police said.
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.
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a block in South Ozone Park, Queens.
New York's political leaders are roundly condemning antisemitic violence after a soccer match in Amsterdam Thursday night.
A Brooklyn man is facing charges in an insurance scam that was caught on dash cam video on the Belt Parkway.
The suspect in a shooting on New York City's Upper West Side is in custody, police said.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls opened and closed Tuesday for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
Brush fires broke out in The Palisades, New Jersey overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into NYC.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
The owners of a Long Island rental home were sentenced to probation and community service Thursday in connection to a 2022 fire that killed two sisters.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has won her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone, CBS News projects.
Democrat Laura Gillen has unseated Rep. Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
Incumbent Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro has been defeated by Democratic challenger Josh Riley in New York's Congressional District 19 race, CBS News projects.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
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.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Bo Horvat had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night for their fourth win in five games.
The Buffalo Sabres beat Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
The Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
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.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
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."
Eduardo Diaz, 42, faces attempted murder, assault and weapons charges. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
Brush fires broke out in The Palisades, New Jersey overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into New York City. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage from both sides of the river.
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a block in Queens. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
New York's political leaders are roundly condemning antisemitic violence after a soccer match in Amsterdam Thursday night.
