Family continues search for missing Rutgers University student
The family of Mortimer Wortman IV, a Rutgers University student reported missing more than two weeks ago, continues to search for answers in his disappearance.
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The family of Mortimer Wortman IV, a Rutgers University student reported missing more than two weeks ago, continues to search for answers in his disappearance.
The family of a missing Rutgers University student is clinging onto hope as the search for their loved one stretches into its third week. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Alpha Sigma Phi says it's closing the New Jersey chapter after it found hazing was a factor in a student's injuries at an off-campus house.
A hazing scandal has forced a fraternity to close its doors at Rutgers University. It comes more than a week after a student was left critically hurt following an incident at the Alpha Sigma Phi house. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has reaction from students.
Alpha Sigma Phi says it found hazing was a factor in a student's serious injuries at an off-campus house. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Alpha Sigma Phi said it placed its Rutgers chapter on an interim suspension amid an investigation into whether the teen was being hazed.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with students in New Brunswick on Sunday night.
Rutgers police say they responded to the home in New Brunswick just after midnight on Tuesday, where they found the 19-year-old student unconscious. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A Rutgers University student is hospitalized in critical condition after sustaining serious injuries at a house off-campus.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook"
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo breaks down the purported threats against Mark Bray and speaks to him about why he says he became a target.
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
Rutgers University is being ushered into a new era by an athletic director with a winning history. CBS News New York's Krystle Rich sat down with the newest Scarlet Knight, Keli Zinn, to get her vision for Rutgers' future.
In this extended interview with new Rutgers University athletic director Keli Zinn, CBS News New York's Krystle Rich and Zinn discuss how important championships are, creating a culture of winning, and more.
Neil Edara, a Rutgers ROTC cadet from Ridgewood, was training at Fort Knox when he became unresponsive, the Army ROTC said.
Neil Edara, a cadet from Ridgewood, New Jersey, was training at Fort Knox when he became unresponsive, the Army ROTC said.
Rutgers University is in full celebration mode after two of its players were taken in the first five picks of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has more on the road Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey took to the big time.
A New Jersey man was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into a Rutgers University Islamic center and vandalizing it on Eid-al-Fitr.
A New Jersey man was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into a Rutgers University Islamic center and vandalizing it on Eid-al-Fitr.
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway announced Tuesday that he will step down after the 2024-25 school year.
The president of Rutgers University announced Tuesday he's stepping down. Dr. Jonathan Holloway took office in 2020, becoming the university's first Black president.
Rutgers University has ordered an investigation of its gymnastics program after its coach was accused of abuse.
From roads to runways, the rising temperatures are more than just uncomfortable; it's also impacting our infrastructure, so what's being done to handle the heat?
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway faced tough questions from lawmakers about a deal with protesters who had set up encampments. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are scheduled to play Friday in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Police said the driver struck a 44-year-old man at Lexington and 61st on Manhattan's East Side
It appears a semi-truck and another vehicle collided, Chopper 2 video shows.
Israel and Iran launched more missiles Friday, but Israel vowed no further attacks on a major oil field in Iran. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to go on strike. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
