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Princeton students launch hunger strike as pro-Palestinian encampment continues
Princeton University students began a hunger strike on Friday in solidarity with the millions of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues.
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Princeton University students began a hunger strike on Friday in solidarity with the millions of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues.
We're seeing more protests and encampments at schools across the Tri-State Area, from Princeton to CUNY to FIT. But perhaps the biggest headline is the looming deadline for Columbia students to reach a deal with the administration. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Protests at colleges across the country have been unfolded for more than a week, as many schools wrap up classes and look forward to commencement. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports from Columbia University, and CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports from Princeton University.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
The municipality of Princeton says two raccoon attacks were reported within hours of each other this week.
While some colleges seem to be "going green," they continue to accept funding from big oil companies.
Climate change initiatives by universities sometimes mask their financial ties to Big Oil. Students are demanding change.
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
Princeton University students got together on campus for a March Madness watch party Friday night.
The Princeton Tigers were trying to continue their Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament as they took on Creighton.
The Cinderella run continues for Princeton University's men's basketball team as they take on Creighton in the Sweet 16. CBS2's Alecia Reid is at the campus watch party, where students are cheering them on.
The Cinderella run continues for Princeton University's men's basketball team. As CBS2's Doug Williams reports, students are pumped up for Friday night's big game.
The Tigers are just the fourth No. 15 seed to make it to the Sweet 16, after shocking Arizona and Missouri.
New Jersey is the bracket buster in March Madness 2023.
Her body was discovered on campus on Oct. 20, days after she went missing.
A cause of death has been revealed for a Princeton University student who went missing two months ago.
According to officials, Ewunetie's body was found behind tennis courts on campus Thursday afternoon.
The search for missing Princeton University student Misrach Ewunetie came to a tragic end Thursday when a school employee discovered her body on campus. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the details.
A Princeton University student who has been missing for almost a week has been found dead.
Police could be seen searching a lake near campus Wednesday.
The 20-year-old undergraduate student was last seen early Monday morning near Scully Hall.
Misrach Ewunetie was last seen at around 3 a.m. Monday near Scully Hall.
Several colleges have made a last-minute decision to go remote at the tail end of the semester after seeing an acceleration of COVID-19 cases among students.
MacMillan has been at Princeton since 2006. He was awarded the prize along with German scientist Benjamin List.
A site once named for President Woodrow Wilson will be named after alumna, philanthropist and successful businesswoman Mellody Hobson.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
Some New Yorkers who get SNAP benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals with their EBT cards.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in East Orange ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
Some New Yorkers who get SNAP benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals with their EBT cards.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in East Orange ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
Some New Yorkers who get SNAP benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals with their EBT cards.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Francisco Lindor hit two solo home runs and Jeff McNeil added a three-run shot in the Mets' 6-4 win over the Marlins on Monday.
The Yankees rolled to a 9-1 win over the Rays on Monday, thanks to two homers from Juan Soto.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
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.
Tuesday was much more than a beach day for pediatric patients with mobility challenges on Long Island. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us how it teaches children they can do anything.
Imagine your baby gets injured in the delivery room due to medical malpractice. The state promises you a lifetime of care, only to find out years later, the fund for that care is running out of money. CBS New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi is asking the state how they plan to keep that promise.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to religious leaders who criticize his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
But not all the news was good for Gang Green on reporting day. Haason Reddick, acquired in the offseason to bolsters the defensive line, did not show up as he remains embroiled in a contract dispute. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Kyra Franchetti was killed by her own father back in 2016. Since then, her mother has made it her mission to get Albany to act, but she has run into repeated roadblocks. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.