Suspect accused in attack on NYU student arraigned, remanded
The man charged with attacking a New York University student on her way to class this week was arraigned late Wednesday night in Manhattan Criminal Court.
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The man charged with attacking a New York University student on her way to class this week was arraigned late Wednesday night in Manhattan Criminal Court.
James Rizzo appeared emotionless at his arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court on Wednesday night, pleading not guilty to three new assaults -- all the victims women. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
An NYU student was attacked while walking to class in Manhattan, and police say the man in custody is a repeat offender.
Police say James Rizzo is a repeat offender with a history of attacking women. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
As CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports, this crime is not the only one the 45-year-old is accused of committing over the last two years.
The disturbing incident comes as police data shows anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise in New York City.
Last week's disturbing incident comes as police data shows anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise in New York City. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
New York University researchers are working to develop a way for people to detect hidden GPS trackers.
New York University said it would withhold the diploma of a student who used a graduation speech to condemn Israel's attacks on Palestinians.
New York University is investigating after someone vandalized a Muslim prayer room inside a campus library Thursday afternoon.
New York University is investigating after someone vandalized a Muslim prayer room inside a campus library Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
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A few dozen NYU students walked out of Yankee Stadium during the school's commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
Thousands of students celebrated their graduation during the ceremony at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, but some walked out as part of ongoing protests of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Protesters from NYU began marching towards Washington Square Park on Friday afternoon. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
The NYPD responded to New York University and The New School early Friday morning to remove pro-Palestinian encampments from their campuses.
In total, 56 people were arrested from both campuses. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The NYPD responded to New York University early Friday morning to remove a pro-Palestinian encampment from the school's Greene Street Walkway. CBS New York's Christina Fan is there with the latest.
NYU estimates several dozen protesters were in the Greene Street Walkway encampment near the Paulson Center on Thursday. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Israel-Hamas war protests continue to spring up on college campuses across the country. The unrest promoted President Joe Biden to issue unscheduled remarks on Thursday. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The NYPD says 120 people were taken into custody Monday at NYU during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
There were more protests on New York college campuses Tuesday as students show their support for the Palestinian people. At NYU, a new barrier is in place after police arrested more than 100 protesters Monday night, and on Columbia's campus, students camped out for a seventh day in a tent city, which continues to grow. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
From Columbia University to New York University, protests against the Israel-Hamas war are showing no signs of slowing down. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram and Mahsa Saeidi report.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
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"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
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One person died Saturday after an apartment fire in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan.
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A family is mourning after their father was killed by a moped driver in Jamaica, Queens, while crossing the street. They say he was out shopping for presents for family members he was set to reunite with next week. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
