Columbia faculty union announces lawsuit over federal funding freeze
Columbia faculty members are speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
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Columbia faculty members are speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
In her first TV interview, Noor Abdalla, a U.S. citizen, says the White House is mischaracterizing Khalil and his role in campus protests against Israel's attacks on Gaza, as the Trump administration seeks to deport him – a legal resident.
The deadline has passed for Columbia University to respond to demands on tightening restrictions on campus protests.
The Columbia University student who fled the country shortly after ICE agents came to her door last week is speaking out.
Two women claim in a new federal lawsuit they had their hijabs forcefully removed and were assaulted by NYPD officers while protesting last summer.
The arrest of a Columbia University graduate student and activist over the weekend has put a spotlight on First Amendment and immigration rights.
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's student encampment protests, has been arrested by ICE.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in front of Barnard College on Thursday, calling for police to be kept off campus after nearly a dozen people were arrested at Wednesday's protest.
About 10 people were taken into police custody Wednesday after the NYPD cleared out a student protest at Barnard College after an apparent bomb threat.
Protests of the Israel-Hamas war were being held Tuesday outside Columbia University on the first day of classes.
A woman arrested at a demonstration in SoHo is now suing the NYPD, claiming officers targeted her for protesting the police.
After protests that had to be broken up by the NYPD, Columbia University is considering expanding the capabilities of its public safety officers this fall, including possibly giving them the power to arrest people. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators entered the Brooklyn Museum Friday afternoon, and police say they are hurling debris at responding officers from the building's second floor.
A few dozen NYU students walked out of Yankee Stadium during the school's commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
Pro-Israel demonstrators and counter protesters descended on Times Square on Monday night.
Protests around the Israel-Hamas war have taken centerstage on college campuses across the U.S. Some New Yorkers support them, some don't.
Columbia University began its graduation ceremonies Friday. This year, Columbia will not be holding the planned main ceremony on the South Lawn of the Morningside Heights campus. Dozens of smaller ceremonies are being held instead. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Cornell University president Martha E. Pollack will step down at the end of June, she announced Thursday.
Nearly two dozen faculty members at The New School put up tents in the Greenwich Village school's lobby on Wednesday.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
They are demanding the administration divest from several weapons manufacturing companies. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The agreement, which is contingent upon no more disruptions or protests breaking out on campus, is facing criticism from some lawmakers, including New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
In wake of last week's pro-Palestinian protests, all is quiet on Rutgers' New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals.
Adams said he is offering $5,000 of his own money for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for the vandalism, which happened as pro-Palestinian protesters were marching to disrupt the Met Gala Monday night.
In the New Jersey governor's race, Democrat Josh Gottheimer says a Republican's idea for a congestion pricing-like toll on New Yorkers is "outrageous."
A driver faces a list of charges after police say she fatally struck a mother and her children at a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn.
The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
In the New Jersey governor's race, Democrat Josh Gottheimer says a Republican's idea for a congestion pricing-like toll on New Yorkers is "outrageous."
A driver faces a list of charges after police say she fatally struck a mother and her children at a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn.
Desperate search-and-rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand following Friday's deadly earthquake, and organizations in the Tri-State Area are doing what they can to help.
A man accused of crashing a vehicle into the backyard of a Long Island home then leaving the scene earlier this month has been arrested.
A mother and her two young daughters were struck and killed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn on Saturday. A third child is in critical condition.
A man who told police his stepmother held him captive in their Waterbury home for two decades asked why she is not in jail while awaiting trial, a state prosecutor says.
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years, must wear a GPS monitor while out on bail, a judge ruled.
Prosecutors want to modify the bail for Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years.
In the New Jersey governor's race, Democrat Josh Gottheimer says a Republican's idea for a congestion pricing-like toll on New Yorkers is "outrageous."
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
Repairs on Route 80 in Wharton, New Jersey, are not expected to be complete until early to mid-May, NJDOT said Friday.
New Jersey's days as the only state in the nation where drivers are not allowed to pump their gas could soon come to an end.
Cherry blossom trees are starting to bloom for the 2025 season around NYC, as they reach their peak in Washington, D.C.
A man accused of crashing a vehicle into the backyard of a Long Island home then leaving the scene earlier this month has been arrested.
A nature lover successfully lobbied to create Long Island's first amphibian crossing, the underground Frog Hollow Tunnel.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
Parents are calling for swift action after incidents of antisemitism at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School in the respected Three Village School District.
In the New Jersey governor's race, Democrat Josh Gottheimer says a Republican's idea for a congestion pricing-like toll on New Yorkers is "outrageous."
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Two new bills introduced by a New York congressman aim to protect SNAP benefit users from having their funds stolen.
The Ulster County clerk refused to file a $113,000 fine from Texas against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
Yordan Alvarez got his first hit this season to lift the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Saturday night.
Atlanta United rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 4-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 115-112 on Saturday night to end a six-game losing streak.
Nico Hischier scored three goals for his second hat trick of the season and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 5-3 on Saturday.
Coney Island's amusements are set to open Saturday as the Brooklyn Borough President weighs in on a casino proposal.
Students are swapping their textbooks for shovels in a mission to restore sand dunes at Coney Island Creek.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan headed to Citi Field to find out what's new on the menu for Mets fans in 2025.
Voters will cast their ballots in Brooklyn in a special election to fill a vacant New York City Council seat
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is way ahead in the latest New York City mayor's race poll. We ask New Yorkers why they think that is.
Writer, actor and comedian Corinne Fisher wants to be the next mayor of New York City. She says her campaign is no joke in this interview with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
Gottheimer is one of 11 people running for governor of New Jersey. Hear why he thinks he should be the Democratic nominee in this interview with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
Gottheimer is one of six Democrats running for New Jersey governor and Fisher isn't joking about her campaign to be New York City's next mayor. Watch the interviews on this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Barry Williams and Mike Lookinland, who played Greg and Bobby Brady on "The Brady Bunch," will meet fans at The Chocolate Expo in Edison, New Jersey.
