Rutgers University To Allow Co-Ed Dorm Rooms
Rutgers University said Tuesday it's a way of becoming more welcoming to gay students -- co-ed dorm rooms for gay and straight students. But will it fly with parents and others?
Rutgers University said Tuesday it's a way of becoming more welcoming to gay students -- co-ed dorm rooms for gay and straight students. But will it fly with parents and others?
Turns out all it took to best the Jeopardy-winning computer was a real-life Garden State rocket scientist and lawmaker.
You may have heard the big news last week: The Knicks finally got Carmelo Anthony. Perhaps lost in the shuffle of Melomania was that Chauncey Billups made the trip from Denver as well — and that move is already looking brilliant for New York.
The smiling faces of loved ones lost to gun violence decorated signs, shirts and buttons as the crowd marched to Times Square.
When Ayelet Galena was born 15 months ago, she weighed 2 pounds 9 ounces. She has a compromised immune system and needs a bone marrow transplant to stay alive.
"That's the big gear that ushered in all the cold air. This was supposed to be more rain-snow mix but it's cold enough so it's more snow," said CBS 2 meteorologist John Elliott.
The NYPD wasn't initially consulted, so a plan to reconfigure and speed up the security screening process for the Statue of Liberty is now up in the air.
A number of security lapses at Newark Liberty International Airport in just the last month have many questioning if the airport is safe.
Things have gotten so bad for the New York Mets that they're actually giving away tickets.
With the Republicans calling to slash spending of the federal government, New York Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner said the GOP's budget proposal would strike too close to home, costing the city more than a $1 billion.
A small plane crashed while trying to land at Lincoln Park Airport in Morris County Thursday morning, injuring its pilot.
The 9/11 flag is being carefully stitched back together by a local flagmaking company who knows it isn't just any flag.
When Samir Elbassiouny sees Egyptians fighting for democracy, he fills with pride.
One pharmacy owner said his business has declined by 25 percent and the major cause is the parking trouble.
With her son at the American University in Cairo and no way to communicate with him, Lucy Kourides was beside herself.
Alexandra Woodhouse was basically a prisoner in her own home as the violence in Cairo prevented her from leaving her apartment.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing a new budget so painful that even he admitted it would "inflame the Albany establishment." But it also seemed to inflame New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
The North Carolina woman accused of kidnapping a baby from Harlem Hospital 23 years ago has been ordered held without bail on kidnapping charges.
The woman who raised Carlina White (pictured-left), who was kidnapped from a Harlem hospital two decades ago, was taken into custody Sunday on a parole violation charge, the FBI said.
The two New York Congressman say the gesture didn't mean they would "hold hands," but was an symbol that people can disagree and still get along.
If you're a Jets Fan, Times Square was the place to be Thursday night. Well, except if you're the mayor.
The final pieces of the dreaded Deutsche Bank Building in Lower Manhattan were being removed Thursday, forever turning the page on the city's dark history.
The San Francisco Giants return to their New York roots to celebrate their World Series victory.
Two hackers who were engaged in a game of "malicious one-upsmanship'' stole the e-mail addresses of more than 100,000 Apple iPad users, including those of politicians and famous media personalities, federal prosecutors said.
More than nine years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the demolition of the old Deutsche Bank building is nearly complete.
A bystander who was shot by NYPD officers at a Brooklyn subway station in September plans to sue the city for $80 million.
The New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.
Many New York City Public Schools parents and students say city school buses are often arriving too early, too late or not at all.
A bystander who was shot by NYPD officers at a Brooklyn subway station in September plans to sue the city for $80 million.
The New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.
Many New York City Public Schools parents and students say city school buses are often arriving too early, too late or not at all.
A group trying to save Little Italy's Elizabeth Street Garden from eviction proposed alternate sites for an affordable housing complex.
An innocent man is free after spending eight years in prison for a murder the Brooklyn district attorney says he didn't commit.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
A company hired for $10 million to replace lead pipes in Newark lied about getting the work done, federal prosecutors say.
Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw discuss the issues in New Jersey U.S. Senate race
Fort Lee community members are calling for transparency in the investigation into the death of Victoria Lee, who was shot and killed by police officers in July.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
A wake is being held today for Babylon teen Bella Trezza, following last month's deadly crash on Long Island.
A Long Island man says he was scammed out of $25,000 by someone impersonating a real business online.
A Suffolk County community that was isolated by a road collapse in August's devastating storms and floods finally has relief.
Suffolk County Police have a new tool in their fight against the fentanyl epidemic: Five TruNarc devices that can quickly identify hundreds of illegal drugs in one simple test.
The woman convicted of luring five young men into a Long Island park where they were attacked by MS-13 gang members was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday.
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw discuss the issues in New Jersey U.S. Senate race
President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
Woody Johnson repeatedly looped in ethics personnel when wealthy people from both sides of the Atlantic sought favors.
A federal intelligence bulletin, authored by FBI, DHS and NCTC, warns of potential violent extremism in response to the one-year mark of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.
Garrett Mitchell delivered a two-run shot to give the Brewers a victory over the Mets that evened their NL Wild Card Series.
John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each scored a goal in the second half and the New York Red Bulls beat Toronto FC 4-1.
Teenager Mitja Ilenic and Santiago Rodríguez led NYCFC to a victory over FC Cincinnati.
The indefatigable Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Brewers in an NL Wild Card Series opener.
Moshe Lavi and Leat Corinne Unger say they've been giving a voice to their family members still in Hamas captivity one year after being kidnapped by Hamas.
As Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Rosh Hashana, Masbia Soup Kitchen launches massive campaign to help feed thousands.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
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.
People across the Tri-State Area are stepping up to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.
New York Mets fans celebrated the team's amazing Wild Card Series win at a watch party at Citi Field on Thursday. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro was there for the excitement.
There were celebrations at ports up and down the East Coast as a three-day strike affecting at least 25,000 workers came to an end Thursday. But as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman explains, even though negotiators reached a tentative agreement, the clock is ticking for both sides to reach a long-term deal.
Congressman Mike Lawler is responding to a newly surfaced photo showing him in blackface 18 years ago. The Hudson Valley Republican is apologizing for that photo. This comes as he's in the middle of a tight race for re-election. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
When a woman collapsed during a half-marathon in New Jersey over the weekend, an emergency room physician who also happened to be running in the race sprang into action – then he went back to cross the finish line. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke to the man, who says he doesn't consider himself a hero.