N.J. High School Student Accused Of Encouraging Elementary School Student To Kill Herself
The male student, who is a juvenile, was arrested Monday night and accompanied by his parents. He has been charged with one count of cyber harassment.
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Proposed Bill In New Jersey Opens Up Parents Of Repeat Bullies To Civil Lawsuits, Monetary Penalties
New Jersey parents could soon be held accountable for their children's bad behavior.
Study: 1 In 20 Teen Cyberbully Victims Targeted Themselves
Researchers founds boys tended to anonymously post negative comments for attention, while girls did so due to depression or mental pain.
Director Kevin Smith Slams Online Troll Who Wished His Daughter Dead
Director Kevin Smith is taking on an online troll who called his daughter "ugly'' and "talentless'' and wished her dead on Instagram.
Report: Bullying Is A Serious Health Issue, Not Just 'Kids Being Kids'
Bullying is a "serious public health problem," and should no longer be dismissed as merely a matter of kids being kids, a leading panel of experts warned Tuesday.
CBS Philadelphia Meteorologist Stands Up To Cyberbullies Commenting On Pregnancy Weight
In addition to the nasty comments, Fehlinger said she has also received hundreds of messages of support.
Bullying in School
You can armor your child against bullies if you keep your eyes open to the signs, remain calm and respond appropriately.
Father Leads Bullying Awareness Walk In Memory Of Son Who Committed Suicide
A Long Island man whose son committed suicide after he was bullied at school led the Bullying Awareness Walk Saturday.
Police Investigate Alleged Cyberbullying Attack Against NJ Students
Students said postings on the photo sharing network Instagram showed pictures of female classmates with hurtful and mean-spirited captions.
Long Island Teen's Dogged Determination Leads To Nation's First Anti-Cyber Bullying Law
After years of struggle, New York State will soon have the nation's first anti-cyber bullying law. The bill just passed through the Assembly and the Senate, and now awaits Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature.
NY Senator's Survey Reveals Alarming Results About Cyber Bullying
Senator Jeffrey Klein polled 10,000 students across the state in grades 3 through 12, asking them to define cyber bullying and whether it should be considered a crime.
Gotham Gossipist: Lady Gaga To Launch Foundation To Fight Bullying
She's not wearing a cape (yet), but Lady Gaga is looking to be someone's hero. New York's native pop-princess has announced that she will be launching her Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) in February.
N.Y. Anti-Bullying Crusader Takes His Own Life Near Anniversary Of Son's Death
A shadow of grief is once again upon a house in Orange County, following the weekend suicide of Kevin Jacobsen.
Study: Sexual Harassment In Middle And High Schools At Unprecedented Levels
A nationwide study of nearly 2,000 students -- from seventh grade to 12th grade -- found nearly half of them had experienced sexual harassment within the last school year.
Connecticut Dramatically Slashes Marijuana Possession Penalties
Penalties for possession of marijuana are a signature away from being cut in Connecticut. While the new rules don't legalize pot, some offenders won't see jail time.
Tweeting, Deleting Help Build Rutgers Webcam Case
The roommate of a Rutgers University student who killed himself after authorities said his intimate encounter with a man was captured by a webcam is finding that it's not just what you tweet, but also what you delete, that can get you in trouble.
Facebook Unveils Family Safety Center To Fight Bullying, Privacy Concerns
Some much-needed tech support has come to Facebook for concerned parents. If you have questions or concerns about keeping your teens safe from cyber bullies, there are new online tools to help.
NJ College Aims To Get 'Cyber-Bullying' Anonymous Website Shut Down
Hot or not? Overweight, or under-dressed? That's what posters are asking on an anonymous website catering to college students – and the website uses the subjects' names.
Connecticut Attorney General Pushes To Criminalize Cyber Bullying
Right now, if a bully who targets kids on the internet is caught, he or she would likely be charged with a misdemeanor - breach of peace or, perhaps, harassment.
Jersey City Teen Accused Of Threatening Belleville Boys On Facebook
A Hudson County teen is facing several charges, accused of cyber-bullying and making some scary threats via Facebook, and beyond.
Emotional Ban-Bullying Rally Packs St. Peter's College
Along with reading, writing, and arithmetic, bullying is a fact of life for many children in our area. But on Tuesday, Jersey City schools said "enough," and have launched an innovative program to ban bullying.
Rutgers Tragedy Puts Cyber Bullying Back In Spotlight
Rutgers student Tyler Clementi's death is a wake-up call for everyone, about the tragic consequences of cyber bullying and harassment.
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Bystander killed in the Bronx among 18 shooting victims overnight
Investigators said 62-year-old John Edwards was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Sources: Aide to Mayor Adams robbed by armed men in Brooklyn
The aide told them, "You don't want to do this, I work for the mayor," according to sources.
7th victim dies after Highland Park mass shooting; suspect wore women's clothing to avoid detection
Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III is now in police custody. Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering said charges are likely to be filed later Tuesday.
Police seek 3 accused of stealing e-bike from Bronx home
It happened around 2 a.m. on June 16 at a home near East 224th Street and Carpenter Avenue.
Mom accused of attacking Staten Island school safety agent
According to police, the safety agent suffered a cut to his arm.
Some NYC drivers fume over return of alternate side of street parking
Motorists allege the change came with little notice from the city, and has left many scrambling.
$50,000 offered reward for information on stolen tabernacle
The tabernacle has been part of the church since it was built in the late 1800s. It's worth roughly $2 million.
Officials believe fireworks caused Goshen house fire
A neighbor said the community is rallying together to help the family.
R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
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Police seek 3 accused of stealing e-bike from Bronx home
It happened around 2 a.m. on June 16 at a home near East 224th Street and Carpenter Avenue.
Mom accused of attacking Staten Island school safety agent
According to police, the safety agent suffered a cut to his arm.
$50,000 offered reward for information on stolen tabernacle
The tabernacle has been part of the church since it was built in the late 1800s. It's worth roughly $2 million.
Officials believe fireworks caused Goshen house fire
A neighbor said the community is rallying together to help the family.
Sources: Aide to Mayor Adams robbed by armed men in Brooklyn
The aide told them, "You don't want to do this, I work for the mayor," according to sources.
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More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
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Elizabeth Police detective retires after 30 years on the job
Darin Williamson worked his way up through the ranks and served the city where he grew up for 30 years.
Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Tri-State leaders echo calls to end gun violence after IL mass shooting
The massacre during a Fourth of July parade in a northern suburb of Chicago was the 309th mass shooting this year in America.
Jersey City hosts New Jersey's biggest 4th of July celebration
Tens of thousands lined the waterfront for big-name acts, followed by fireworks.
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Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
A member of the Fatima Al-Zahra mosque in Ronkonkoma posted video of the damage and said somebody threw a "bomb canister" at a sign.
Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
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Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Mayor Eric Adams announces crackdown on "ghost cars"
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
Gov. Hochul signs aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
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Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
Nimmo, Lindor homer as first-place Mets beat Reds
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chomp champs again
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win and women's record-holder Miki Sudo won the women's title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
Aaron Long's goal in 53rd minute stands, Red Bulls top KC
Eastern Conference leaders won 1-0 on Sunday despite playing the final 20 minutes a man down.
Castellanos scores twice, but Atlanta rallies late to tie NYCFC
Dom Dwyer netted the equalizer in the 86th minute as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swimming lessons for kids
As families are enjoying summertime fun, the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending children take swimming lessons to prevent drowning. Naomi Ruchim reports for CBS2.
Police seek suspects accused of stealing e-bike from Bronx home
Police are trying to find three people wanted in connection to a burglary in the Bronx.
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 7/5 Evening Weather at 6PM
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 5 at 6 p.m.
Elizabeth Police detective retires after 30 years
Tuesday was retirement day for a popular detective in New Jersey.
House destroyed by raging fire in Goshen, New York
A fire destroyed a house in Goshen on Monday night, and the fire chief says he suspects fireworks may be to blame.
