Columbia students worried May 15 graduation will be disrupted
Columbia students are concerned the graduation ceremony could be moved or disrupted by protests.
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Columbia students are concerned the graduation ceremony could be moved or disrupted by protests.
As CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, there is uncertainty about what the end of the semester will look like.
Sunday marked the 12th day of protests at Columbia University and the mood was calm as an array of tents remained on the lawn. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
Columbia University officials are denying claims of "an impending lockdown or evictions on campus" and say their talks with pro-Palestinian student protest organizers are continuing.
Columbia University officials denied claims of an "impending lockdown or evictions on campus" amid ongoing talks with pro-Palestinian protesters camped out on the main lawn for nearly two weeks. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Saturday marks 11 days of demonstrations at Columbia University, and while they don't appear to be ending anytime soon, the tensions on campus do appear to be easing. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the latest development.
Protesters nationwide are demanding that their schools divest from companies they say are enabling the Israel-Hamas war as officials say outside agitators "spew hate and antisemitism."
Columbia University officials and student protest organizers continued their talks Saturday as pro-Palestinian demonstrators camped out on the school's lawn for the 11th consecutive day. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
College students are continuing to protest the Israel-Hamas war. At New York City's Columbia University, where an encampment of students first made headlines, tensions are high and negotiations between students and administrators are stalled.
After hours of negotiating with the Columbia University administration, protesters said Friday they've reached an impasse.
It was a quiet Saturday morning on Columbia's campus, but students remain camped out on the main lawn. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the latest on negotiations between Columbia University and the student protesters.
Columbia University students camped out for a 10th day Friday as school officials negotiate with protesters to end the encampment. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Students at Columbia University held their ground for a 10th day of protests on campus Friday. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Columbia University students remain camped out in protest on the school's main lawn, as negotiations continue between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and university administrators. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest from campus.
A group of pro-Israel demonstrators gathered outside Columbia University, where the student protesters' encampment remains in place. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from campus.
As protests continue at Columbia University, a group of students have filed a federal civil rights complaint accusing the university of discrimination against Palestinian students and allies.
The university had given students a midnight deadline to disperse, but it appears that has come and gone. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on what we know from campus.
At least one person was taken into custody outside Columbia University on Thursday as dueling protests over the Israel-Hamas war got heated. This comes as negotiations continue over what's next for demonstrators camped out on campus. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Thursday was the ninth consecutive day of protests on campus at Columbia University. The president of Columbia has said that if her administration cannot reach an agreement with protesters by Friday morning, she will consider alternative options for clearing the encampment. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
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.
University President Dr. Minouche Shafik said if her administration cannot come to an agreement with the protesters by Friday, she will consider alternative options for clearing them out. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the latest from campus.
CBS New York hears from New York City Mayor Eric Adams about the law enforcement response to the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, NYU and beyond.
Columbia University has given students until Friday morning to reach an agreement to dismantle their pro-Palestinian protest on the school's main lawn.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is returning to New York City with a sacred souvenir from a pilgrimage to Rome.
Video shows people were dancing at a community celebration moments before a three-wheel motorcycle barreled through Commodore Barry Park.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is returning to New York City with a sacred souvenir from a pilgrimage to Rome.
Video shows people were dancing at a community celebration moments before a three-wheel motorcycle barreled through Commodore Barry Park.
A JetBlue pilot reported possibly striking a drone while on final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The NYPD said it was looking for a woman accused of spraying bear spray that got into the hotel's HVAC system and spread to nearly everyone. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The Sail4th 250 gathering of warships and historic vessels could be the largest ever of its kind. On Monday, CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn boarded one of the ships taking part.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Prosecutors said Olivia Bithorn's 18-month-old son choked to death on a kernel while she was drinking vodka in another room. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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