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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.
New York City police say a teenager is in critical condition after getting slashed in the face during a fight at a Brooklyn subway station.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
New York City police say a teenager is in critical condition after getting slashed in the face during a fight at a Brooklyn subway station.
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
Hundreds of Yonkers families have been without gas for three months, and many are frustrated as the problem stretches into the holiday season.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
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.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
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.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
Daniel Jones has been released by the New York Giants after the team announced Tommy DeVito is taking over as the starting quarterback.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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.
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."
An FDNY EMT was remembered Saturday in the Bronx. A plaque was dedicated to EMT Frederick Whiteside at the emergency medical dispatch center.
New York City officials are warning Honda owners about an uptick in thefts.
Spirits were high and donations were plentiful Saturday for our Season of Giving. CBS News New York is teaming up with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to make sure all families have access to a meal this holiday season. Our teams spread out at three drop-off locations in New Jersey to collect donations.
A celebration of Shirley Chisholm was held Saturday in Brooklyn. Residents gathered at the Nostrand Playground in East Flatbush ahead of her 100th birthday.
A woman was killed after she jumped out of a vehicle and was hit by another car on the Long Island Expressway in Kew Gardens early Saturday morning.
