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There has been progress in the fight against COVID-19, but the massive protests and the reopening of businesses have created fears of a new wave of infections.
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There has been progress in the fight against COVID-19, but the massive protests and the reopening of businesses have created fears of a new wave of infections.
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.
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, and the Giants opened the season with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
The New York City Department of Health is taking new action against a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Bronx.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Cam Schlittler took over the major league ERA lead, combining on a three-hitter that helped the Yankees close in on a record 61st postseason berth with a 2-0 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
The New York City Department of Health is taking new action against a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Bronx.
Cam Schlittler took over the major league ERA lead, combining on a three-hitter that helped the Yankees close in on a record 61st postseason berth with a 2-0 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Breece Hall ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Geno Smith threw for 215 yards in his Jets return, and the Jets defeated the Titans 23-10 on Sunday.
A community in Brooklyn is heartbroken after a beloved bodega cat was apparently stolen.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Breece Hall ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Geno Smith threw for 215 yards in his Jets return, and the Jets defeated the Titans 23-10 on Sunday.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
The tragedy of 9/11 hit one New Jersey community harder than any other. Middletown had 37 residents killed in the attacks, more than any other town outside the five boroughs.
Middletown, New Jersey, had more residents killed in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, than any other town outside of New York City.
Remembrance ceremonies continue this weekend to mark 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. Saturday, New Yorkers in a small hamlet on Long Island paid tribute to their first responders who died that day. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The New York City area marked 25 years since the moment the city changed forever and thousands of friends, family and loved ones were killed. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan, Jennifer McLogan and Larry Ridley report.
NYPD Officer Karen Selena Hill was one of almost 800 recruits to graduate from the NYPD Academy class that was pushed into active duty while still training on 9/11.
In Hempstead, students born years after 9/11 heard firsthand from those who lived through it.
Families and friends gather at Point Lookout every year to remember their loved ones who died because of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The New York City Department of Health is taking new action against a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Bronx.
The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate until age 4.
President Trump's visit to Ireland mixes official talks with Irish leaders and attendance at the Irish Open at a golf course that the president owns.
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, and the Giants opened the season with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Cam Schlittler took over the major league ERA lead, combining on a three-hitter that helped the Yankees close in on a record 61st postseason berth with a 2-0 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Breece Hall ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Geno Smith threw for 215 yards in his Jets return, and the Jets defeated the Titans 23-10 on Sunday.
New York City beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Saturday night to snap an eight-game winless streak.
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
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 says we'll see a lot of Sunday from later Monday through Thursday.
Police say it happened at around 6 p.m. at East 157th Street and Gerard Avenue in the Concourse section of the Bronx. The two victims are expected to be okay and the search continues for the shooter. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
New York City confirmed on Sunday that traces of Legionella bacteria were discovered in 10 cooling towers located in the zip codes of 10451 and 10456. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
One place hit extremely hard was Westport, Connecticut. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your seven-day forecast,
