Rutgers protesters abide by school's 4 p.m. deadline to leave encampment
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
The school announced on Thursday that some final exams were postponed and others were moved to alternate locations due to fears of the demonstrations escalating. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The protesters are trying to get the university's attention after they felt their request for the school to divest from Israel was ignored at a meeting on Thursday. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
At Rutgers University, students voted in favor of a referendum that calls on university administrators to withdraw investments in Israel and cancel the school's partnership with Tel Aviv University.
Muslim students at Rutgers University in New Brunswick say they don't feel safe after a campus center for prayer and support was vandalized on the holy holiday of Eid, celebrated at the end of Ramadan. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Rutgers University students say they don't feel safe on campus after the Center for Islamic Life was vandalized.
Religious leaders are calling it an act of hate and plan to hold a press conference Thursday morning. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a look at the damage.
The Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University in New Brunswick was vandalized during Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Islamic religious celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The roughly 4.7 to 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook New York and New Jersey, even as far north as the Boston area.
Rutgers officials said the victim is affiliated with the school, but it's unclear if she is a student or staff member.
Rutgers officials said the victim is affiliated with the school, but it's unclear if she is a student or staff member.
New Jersey's late lieutenant governor, Sheila Y. Oliver, died seven months ago. She was the first Black woman to hold statewide office. Friday, her family, friends and fellow political leaders gathered at Rutgers University for the naming of a center in her name. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Family, friends and political leaders gathered at Rutgers University for the naming of a center in Sheila Y. Oliver's name.
The former Rutgers Scarlet Knight has dedicated himself to a cause that goes beyond the gridiron as he prepares for his third Super Bowl.
The former Rutgers Scarlet Knight has dedicated himself to a cause that goes beyond the gridiron as he prepares for his third Super Bowl. CBS New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Rutgers says it takes seriously claims of antisemitism, Islamophobia and all forms of bias and intolerance.
A Rutgers University law student is suing the school, claiming discrimination and retaliation after he spoke out against antisemitism on campus. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47k8XtQ
Chopper 2 was over the scene after a fire broke out Friday morning at an apartment building in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Rutgers told CBS New York the students who live there are safe and will be provided a place to stay at the school.
Rutgers University in Newark is the latest school to be under investigation by the United States Department of Education over claims of antisemitism and Islamophobia. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RFKYR9
The DOE is looking into whether schools violated their legal obligations to protect students from discrimination.
Sunny-day flooding is happening more often in New Jersey's coastal communities as sea levels rise.
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are reaching a boiling point on campuses in the Tri-State Area, according to students.
In New Jersey, about 8% of people are food insecure, but on college campuses that number is closer to 30%.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
A wandering pony was found trotting along the streets of Westchester County early Friday morning. He was eventually caught by police, but then came another tricky part -- finding the owner.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Newly released body camera footage shows the moments NYPD officers shot and killed 19-year-old Queens resident Win Rozario in March.
A wandering pony was found trotting along the streets of Westchester County early Friday morning. He was eventually caught by police, but then came another tricky part -- finding the owner.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Newly released body camera footage shows the moments NYPD officers shot and killed 19-year-old Queens resident Win Rozario in March.
The Five Boro Bike Tour returns to New York City on Sunday, which means street closures citywide.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was compromised when a tanker truck crashed and burst into flames is being demolished, but the highway remains closed.
Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames Thursday morning.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
A house explosion in South River, N.J. left one person dead and another critically injured Tuesday night. Investigators are trying to figure out what may have caused the explosion.
At least one person was killed and another was injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo each homered and drove in two runs to lift Baltimore to a series-deciding victory over the Yankees.
Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, including the game-winner, in the Mets' walk-off win against the Cubs at Citi Field.
Shota Imanaga continued the historic start to his big league career, throwing seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets.
Luis Gil outdueled Corbin Burnes, Oswaldo Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the New York Yankees topped the Baltimore Orioles 2-0.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
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.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
A pony was spotted trotting through the streets of Westchester County on Friday. Police finally caught up to him, but as CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, the tricky part was finding the pony's owner.
A new book out this week, "Swans of Harlem," shares the stories of women who performed in the first decade of the Dance Theatre of Harlem. The ballet company is now in its 55th year. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell caught up with the dancers for a prance down memory lane.
This year's list of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients includes former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and late New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died in 2013.
Thirteen acres of abandoned land on Long Island is about to become the setting for affordable housing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. It's part of a new statewide housing initiative. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Hope Hicks, the former White House communications director for Donald Trump, broke down on the stand Friday as she testified in her former boss's criminal hush money trial. CBS New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom.