
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.
Watch CBS News
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.
New Jersey parents could soon be held accountable for their children's bad behavior.
Researchers founds boys tended to anonymously post negative comments for attention, while girls did so due to depression or mental pain.
Director Kevin Smith is taking on an online troll who called his daughter "ugly'' and "talentless'' and wished her dead on Instagram.
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.
In addition to the nasty comments, Fehlinger said she has also received hundreds of messages of support.
You can armor your child against bullies if you keep your eyes open to the signs, remain calm and respond appropriately.
A Long Island man whose son committed suicide after he was bullied at school led the Bullying Awareness Walk Saturday.
Students said postings on the photo sharing network Instagram showed pictures of female classmates with hurtful and mean-spirited captions.
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.
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.
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.
A shadow of grief is once again upon a house in Orange County, following the weekend suicide of Kevin Jacobsen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Hudson County teen is facing several charges, accused of cyber-bullying and making some scary threats via Facebook, and beyond.
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 student Tyler Clementi's death is a wake-up call for everyone, about the tragic consequences of cyber bullying and harassment.
Investigators said 62-year-old John Edwards was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The aide told them, "You don't want to do this, I work for the mayor," according to sources.
Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III is now in police custody. Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering said charges are likely to be filed later Tuesday.
It happened around 2 a.m. on June 16 at a home near East 224th Street and Carpenter Avenue.
According to police, the safety agent suffered a cut to his arm.
Motorists allege the change came with little notice from the city, and has left many scrambling.
The tabernacle has been part of the church since it was built in the late 1800s. It's worth roughly $2 million.
A neighbor said the community is rallying together to help the family.
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
It happened around 2 a.m. on June 16 at a home near East 224th Street and Carpenter Avenue.
According to police, the safety agent suffered a cut to his arm.
The tabernacle has been part of the church since it was built in the late 1800s. It's worth roughly $2 million.
A neighbor said the community is rallying together to help the family.
The aide told them, "You don't want to do this, I work for the mayor," according to sources.
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
Darin Williamson worked his way up through the ranks and served the city where he grew up for 30 years.
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
The massacre during a Fourth of July parade in a northern suburb of Chicago was the 309th mass shooting this year in America.
Tens of thousands lined the waterfront for big-name acts, followed by fireworks.
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.
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
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.
Eastern Conference leaders won 1-0 on Sunday despite playing the final 20 minutes a man down.
Dom Dwyer netted the equalizer in the 86th minute as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"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.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"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.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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 are trying to find three people wanted in connection to a burglary in the Bronx.
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 5 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday was retirement day for a popular detective in New Jersey.
A fire destroyed a house in Goshen on Monday night, and the fire chief says he suspects fireworks may be to blame.