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New research shows thousands of COVID-19 deaths may have been preventable if the United States had acted faster with social distancing policies.
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases grows, more schools and universities are closed across the area.
The calls to staff and faculty members have reportedly been related to the death of Tessa Majors.
Dr. Elizabeth Midlarsky has been a professor of psychology at Columbia University's teachers college for 28 years. On Wednesday afternoon, her office walls were spray painted with symbols of hate.
In the U.S., only six percent of former prisoners graduate from college. But this determined woman is getting her diploma from Columbia University.
A team of microbiologists have discovered something New Yorkers have known for a long time: The mice that live here are gross, furry little bundles of disease with feet.
In the gridiron culture, Martin brings power -- and brain power. He's one of just 12 Ivy Leaguers in the NFL.
Both incidents occurred at the School of International and Public Affairs on West 118th Street in Manhattan.
At 6-1, Columbia has risen to the top of the Ivy League thanks to a retiree.
A new study by Columbia University shows people tend to question news less when they see themselves in a public group compared to how often they fact-check information while alone.
While the WCBS team was covering one such protest, someone put two bullet holes in the bumper of their station wagon.
Columbia University -- considered one of the most diverse colleges in the country will soon be the stage for controversial speaker Michael Cernovich.
First Amendment advocates are suing President Donald Trump, claiming some of his critics have been unconstitutionally blocked from following him on Twitter.
It happened near 115th Street and Riverside Drive just after midnight.
The anonymous threats were found on the Manhattanville and Morningside campuses in Morningside Heights.
An email hoax confused Teachers College, Columbia University students Tuesday night – a day before they were set to line up for graduation.
The emails were sent Wednesday and "incorrectly implied'' that the applicants had been accepted into its School of Public Health's Master's program, the university said.
More protests erupted Monday over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting travel from seven majority-Muslim countries.
You've probably heard it from your mother for years -- breakfast is the most important meal of the day -- well it turns out mom was right.
Could food soon be going digital? A team of engineers at Columbia University is working with chefs to create a 3D food printing machine for your home.
Many of the messages used the "N" word. Others used a derogatory term for homosexuals.
Columbia University has suspended its wrestling team's season while the school investigates controversial text messages sent among team members.
Columbia University has launched an investigation after screenshots of exchanges -- allegedly between members of the school's wrestling team -- were published by a student news website.
The United Auto Workers may soon be coming to Columbia University to represent graduate teaching and research assistants.
The open-ended projects allow students to explore their interests and solve a problem, such as addressing the rise of heat-related illnesses in football players.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on the Missed Connections photobooth in the Village.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett is calling for sunny skies, low humidity and a high of 79 on Thursday, and says the sun will stick around through the weekend.
Many neighbors say the facility shouldn't be in a residential neighborhood, while others say houses of worship should be welcomed anywhere. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, a chance meeting with a Suffolk County police officer turned into something sweet.
A Queens soldier is being remembered as an American hero after officials say she was killed amid the war with Iran. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
