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NYU commencement ceremony marred by sudden exit of several students
A few dozen NYU students walked out of Yankee Stadium during the school's commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
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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.
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.
The NYPD responded to New York University and The New School early Friday morning to remove pro-Palestinian encampments from their campuses.
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.
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.
Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments have been continuing at Columbia for seven days, and the protests have been growing in other places, like NYU. CBS New York's Jenn Bisram and Mahsa Saeidi reports.
The NYPD says 120 people were taken into custody Monday at NYU during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
Several protesters were arrested when the NYPD broke up a pro-Palestinian protest Monday outside New York University. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from campus in Lower Manhattan.
It has been six days of demonstrations at Columbia University and on Monday the same message spread to other schools around the country, including at NYU. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Chopper 2's Dan Rice was over the scene in Lower Manhattan.
The NYPD made arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU's Stern School of Business in Gould Plaza.
The demonstrators said they will not leave until their demands are met. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The NYU women's basketball team was honored Wednesday for winning the national championship. A celebration was held on campus.
Saturday's 51-41 victory over Smith College gave the Violets their first title since 1997. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Saturday's 51-41 victory gave the Violets their first title since 1997 and capped an incredible 31-0 season.
New York University and Columbia University are in danger of losing their tax exempt status, and that could cost the two schools hundreds of millions of dollars a year. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports on the bill just introduced and how other schools could benefit. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3REfUBd
Columbia and NYU are known for many things -- excellent education, beautiful campuses, and not paying property taxes.
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are reaching a boiling point on campuses in the Tri-State Area, according to students.
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are reaching a boiling point on some Tri-State Area campuses. Several Jewish students at New York University have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the school is violating civil rights laws, and at Rutgers University, Muslim students tell CBS New York's Lisa Rozner they don't feel safe either. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3uhLX0y
A memorial is growing for the victims of a July 4th crash on the Lower East Side that killed three people.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
Family, friends and well-wishers are gathering Friday to pay their respects to NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon on Long Island last month.
Hot and humid conditions are expected to trigger thunderstorms heading into the weekend around the New York City area.
A memorial is growing for the victims of a July 4th crash on the Lower East Side that killed three people.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
Family, friends and well-wishers are gathering Friday to pay their respects to NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon on Long Island last month.
Hot and humid conditions are expected to trigger thunderstorms heading into the weekend around the New York City area.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
A tractor-trailer accident on I-95 in Greenwich, CT had southbound lanes backed up for the morning commute.
Hot and humid conditions are expected to trigger thunderstorms heading into the weekend around the New York City area.
The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show was held on Manhattan's West Side on Thursday night, its first time back over the Hudson River in more than a decade.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River for 2024. See what time it starts, how long it lasts and the best places to watch in New York and New Jersey.
Family, friends and well-wishers are gathering Friday to pay their respects to NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon on Long Island last month.
A Long Island man is accused of giving 4th of July fireworks to an 11-year-old, sparking a fire that spread to his neighbor's home in Levittown.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
The 4th of July fireworks can make dogs and other pets anxious and afraid, so we have some expert advice on how to keep them calm.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
Westchester County inspectors are working to make sure watery gas does not get into your vehicles.
Acknowledging Times Square needs to be cleaned up, Mayor Adams unveiled the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition on Tuesday.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
Frankie Montas made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium, Nick Martini, Jonathan India and Spencer Steer homered and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of reeling New York with an 8-4 victory.
Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the traditional 11 a.m. Fourth of July game in the nation's capital.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Andrew Abbott took a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz got Aaron Judge to ground into a pivotal double play, pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the struggling New York Yankees 3-2.
James Wood singled home the go-ahead run in his third major league game, Luis García Jr. hit two homers and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets 7-5 on Wednesday night.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
The Eliza Tower will provide "affordable luxury" to 174 low-income families. The most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
A nonprofit recycling center in Brooklyn says it has seen a sharp increase in people who collect cans and bottles to make a living.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story from Brooklyn.
Three people were killed when a suspected drunk driver crashed into a gathering on July 4th on the Lower East Side. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Police say a pickup truck plowed into a crowd that was gathered to celebrate the 4th of July at a park on the Lower East Side, killing three people and injuring several others. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from the scene.
President Joe Biden heads to Wisconsin on Friday for a campaign event and his first televised interview since the debate. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.