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.
The Violets' 42-game winning streak dates back to last year's undefeated season. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer spent a day at practice to learn the secret to their success.
The Liberty's WNBA championship run has motivated the successful NYU and Columbia programs to keep up their excellence.
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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.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
A school in Manhattan was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after shots were fired in a nearby park.
The system has users download the PureGym app and scan a QR code in order to pass through cylindrical plexiglass doors of a pod and enter the gym.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
A school in Manhattan was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after shots were fired in a nearby park.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The trial of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran got underway Wednesday in the Bronx. Duran faces manslaughter charges in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in Aug. 2023.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1, he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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