Fordham University Rescinds Bill Cosby's Honorary Degree
The move comes after Cosby admitted having extramarital relationships with several women, including some who now accuse him of sexual assault.
The move comes after Cosby admitted having extramarital relationships with several women, including some who now accuse him of sexual assault.
The NYTimes first reported the revelations Saturday after obtaining a copy of a transcript from a deposition Cosby gave in a lawsuit filed by a former Temple University employee who alleges he drugged and molested her.
To the president, the accord with Iran to limit its nuclear program was "a historic day" for the U.S., world powers and Iran.
Obama made his comments during a news conference about the recent deal with Iran that Obama says will prevent them from getting a nuclear weapon.
Lawyers for women suing Bill Cosby for defamation say his admission that he obtained quaaludes to give young women he pursued for sex could bolster their claims.
Bill Cosby admitted in a 2005 deposition that he obtained Quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with, according to documents made public Monday.
Bill Cosby's attorney said Friday that the comedian was in New York, and not at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, on the night a model accuses him of drugging and sexually abusing her.
Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler wasted no time in skewering Hollywood's most tender subjects at the start of the awards show: the hacking of Sony Pictures over ``The Interview,'' the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby and television's rise as a cultural rival to movies.
In a year where New York City welcomed a new mayor there have been a host of stories that have shaped the landscape of the Tri-State area, the country and the world over.
Celebrities and entertainers alike had a busy year in 2014. Here's a look back at the year's most talked about stories in entertainment.
The disappearance of a plane carrying hundreds, the fall of an iconic comedian, and the rise of a brutal terror group are just some of the biggest news stories of the year. Here are CBS Local's top ten news stories of 2014.
A day after his wife Camille issued a statement supporting her husband, a Los Angeles prosecutor has declined to charge Bill Cosby in a decades-old molestation claim.
Bill Cosby's wife released a statement Monday, saying those who have accused him of sexual assault have been have been "given a pass" without their accounts ever being vetted.
In the mid-1980s, Johnson was trying her hand at acting, and said Cosby invited her to his East Side townhouse to rehearse a scene for his top-rated television show. But Johnson said Cosby instead served her spiked cappuccino.
Two planned shows by Bill Cosby at the Tarrytown Music Hall have been postponed to an unspecified later date.
A Southern California woman became the latest accuser against Bill Cosby Tuesday, claiming in a lawsuit that the comedian molested her around 1974 when she was 15 years old.
Temple University in Philadelphia announced Monday that Bill Cosby has resigned as a trustee -- amid more than a dozen sexual-assault allegations.
Bill Cosby is still performing at a suburban New York venue next weekend but the embattled comic is offering refunds to ticket holders who don't want to go.
Bill Cosby's attorney released a statement Friday night, saying the claims from the women accusing him of sexual assault are "fantastical stories" that are "becoming increasingly ridiculous."
This week, serious allegations surround a prolific comedian while another is named the "Sexiest Man Alive".
While television companies have cut ties to Bill Cosby over sex assault allegations, his scheduled shows in the tri-state area are still on.
In an "Entertainment Tonight" interview that aired Tuesday, Dickinson said that the 1982 incident occurred in Lake Tahoe, California, where he was appearing.
In the world of television sitcoms, fathers often stand out as memorable and unforgettable. As Father's Day approaches, we thought we would pay tribute to some of them in our list of Best TV Dads of all-time.
New York author Harry Stein has a new book out and the title alone is provocative.
During her 7 a.m. newscast, Tracy Burgess had a list of America's Favorite Televison Dads of all-time, courtesy of Harris Interactive. Mr. "Jello Pudding Pop" himself, Bill Cosby, for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" topped the list.
Columbia University said Monday they are altering their graduation plans after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
A New York City Department of Correction captain was burned Friday night when her camera suddenly ignited.
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Columbia University said Monday they are altering their graduation plans after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
A New York City Department of Correction captain was burned Friday night when her camera suddenly ignited.
It's almost time for the 2024 Met Gala, and we a have look at when the red carpet starts and how long it will last before it ends.
A Facebook tip led to an emotional reunion after a family thought their beloved dog, Panda, was stolen in Central Park.
NYC's Met Museum is where the Met Gala is held each year, and 2024 is no different. Here's a look at the history of the museum and why the gala takes place there.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames Thursday morning.
A New Jersey state trooper died Sunday while training at the NJSP headquarters in Ewing, Mercer County, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
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.
Rutgers University is responding to requests made by pro-Palestinian protesters after demonstrators dismantled their on-campus encampment Thursday.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
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.
The land in East Farmingdale, near Republic Airport, has been vacant since the 1990s.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
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.
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.
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
It's almost time for the 2024 Met Gala, and we a have look at when the red carpet starts and how long it will last before it ends.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Mika Zibenejad scored twice in the Rangers' 4-3 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs second-round series at Madison Square Garden.
Rafael Navarro scored early, Cole Bassett had an assist and a late goal and Zack Steffen notched his first clean sheet with Colorado as the Rapids beat NYCFC for the first time at rainy Citi Field.
Juan Soto hit a three-run double that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers as rain fell at Yankee Stadium.
Randy Arozarena hit a tying home run off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Rays went on to finish a three-game sweep of the Mets.
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.
The U.S.D.A. is considering re-classifying marijuana from a schedule 1 to schedule 3 drug. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain some of the potential medical benefits.
New York City correction officers have been told not to wear their body cameras after one caught fire at Rikers Island. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Sen. Chuck Schumer announced federal funding for synagogues and other houses of worship to hire security guards and install cameras. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 11 p.m.