Arrest of Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi sparks protest in NYC
Mohsen Mahdawi is the second Columbia University activist taken into ICE custody. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
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Mohsen Mahdawi is the second Columbia University activist taken into ICE custody. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Khalil's supporters say his deportation would create a chilling effect on free speech across the nation. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The Department of Homeland Security has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to provide evidence that Mahmoud Khalil should be deported, or else she'll drop the case Friday, a judge said.
The Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist is scheduled to appear before a judge in Louisiana.
Activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
The Trump administration has targeted international students in wake of pro-Palestinian protests and other activities.
In a written decision Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz in Newark said jurisdiction over the case should remain in New Jersey since Khalil was being held there at the time his lawyer's filed their Habeas Corpus petition.
A group of Columbia University alumni torn up their diplomas Saturday as part of a protest.
Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist detained by ICE, are fighting to keep his case in N.J.
Katrina Armstrong, Columbia University's interim president, is being replaced by Claire Shipman. The university did not offer an explanation for the change in leadership.
Columbia University appointed a new acting president Friday. Katrina Armstrong, who had been serving as the interim president since August 2024, will be returning to her previous position as the CEO of Columbia's Irving Medical Center.
Khalil remains in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, as President Trump's administration seeks to deport him. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports from Newark.
Khalil's attorneys are expected to argue whether the case should stay in New Jersey after being transferred from New York.
The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of holding funding hostage at Columbia University.
Members of Columbia University's faculty have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing them of holding funding hostage and making allegations of modern day McCarthyism. CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams has more.
Columbia faculty members are speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
As CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports, faculty unions and student protesters are suing the Trump administration.
A hearing was held Tuesday about whether Columbia University should disclose disciplinary records of some students involved in demonstrations.
A Columbia University student has won the first legal battle in what could be a long fight ahead. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman breaks down the multiple cases and lawsuits surrounding the university.
A hearing was held Tuesday about whether Columbia University should disclose disciplinary records of some students involved in demonstrations. A lawsuit fighting a congressional request was filed by students, including Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate currently detained and facing deportation. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Lawyers for Yunseo Chung, who came to the U.S. with her family from South Korea at the age of 7, filed a lawsuit seeking to block her arrest and deportation.
A civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of detained Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil and other students is due in court Tuesday. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The 21-year-old student says she is being wrongfully targeted for deportation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Columbia University professors are pushing back after the school agreed to several of the Trump administration's demands.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
The NYPD arrested one of three suspects after a 5-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet during a shooting in the Longwood section.
The RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon will take thousands of runners through popular spots including Prospect Park and Coney Island.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
The NYPD arrested one of three suspects after a 5-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet during a shooting in the Longwood section.
The RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon will take thousands of runners through popular spots including Prospect Park and Coney Island.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations if the LIRR is shut down.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
The MTA and LIRR unions agreed on 9.5% raises for three years, but the fourth year has been the sticking point in these negotiations.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Five months into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term, a group of New York City's more moderate power brokers have announced plans to raise money, file lawsuits and work against the democratic socialist.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Kyle Bradish pitched six one-hit innings, Adley Rutschman homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 7-0 on Wednesday after New York lost left-hander Max Fried.
The cost of NJ Transit and NYC bus tickets to World Cup matches was lowered Tuesday. This comes as the city is also creating a new bus lane that officials say will help fans.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
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.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a Jewish institution in New York, federal prosecutors said Friday. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Harvey Weinstein's third New York City rape trial ended in a mistrial after the jury told the judge it was deadlocked.
Workers on the largest commuter rail system in the nation are just hours away from going on strike. CBS News New York's Doug Williams, Carolyn Gusoff and Ali Bauman have team coverage.
