Roommate Charged In Rutgers University Student Tyler Clementi's Suicide
A grand jury has charged a former student with bias intimidation for allegedly using a webcam to spy on his male roommate's intimate encounter with a man.
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A grand jury has charged a former student with bias intimidation for allegedly using a webcam to spy on his male roommate's intimate encounter with a man.
Some Rutgers University students think there's only one New Jersey celebrity well-known and well-loved enough to counteract the impression left by "Snooki."
A warning was issued to students at four New Jersey colleges to be on alert for Tony Kadyhrob, a man accused of accosting and trying to lure a 19-year-old woman into his car last week.
The panel chosen to redraw boundaries for New Jersey's 40 legislative districts has formally approved the election map proposed by Democrats.
The tie-breaking member of a commission chosen to redraw boundaries for New Jersey's 40 legislative districts selected a new election map submitted by Democrats, The Associated Press has learned.
The parents of the Rutgers University student who killed himself after authorities said his intimate encounter with a man was captured by a webcam don't want his roommate to receive "harsh punishment."
Athletic Director Tim Pernetti announced in a statement that the relationship will provide the school with a broader reach and enhance its ability to grow ticket revenues and attendance.
Allergist researchers from Rutgers University say because of the cold and wet winter, the Tri-State is going to have a high pollen count.
Jonathan Mitchell scored 25 points, including eight free throws in overtime, to lead Rutgers to a 76-70 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday in the opening round of the Big East tournament.
Rutgers University said Tuesday it's a way of becoming more welcoming to gay students -- co-ed dorm rooms for gay and straight students. But will it fly with parents and others?
A few less public schools, but a few more charter schools were looking to hire new teachers.
Preston Knowles hit three 3-pointers in a game-opening 17-2 run and Louisville held Rutgers to its lowest point total in four years in a 55-37 victory Tuesday night.
New Jersey's Museum of Agriculture is shutting its doors after struggling financially in recent years and losing its $90,000 annual state appropriation last year.
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday, Kareem Najjar and Jake Kostman claim police illegally entered their apartment and beat them while serving a warrant for another person.
Authorities have launched an investigation after an amateur video was posted online showing a police officer punching a Rutgers University student during an arrest over the weekend.
St. John's forward Justin Brownlee made a layup with 4 seconds left to give the Red Storm a 58-56 win over Rutgers on Wednesday night.
Defensive back Johnathan Aiken and punter Anthony DiPaula have enrolled at Rutgers and will participate in the Scarlet Knights' spring football practice. Coach Greg Schiano also announced Tuesday that defensive linemen Kenneth Kirksey and Djwany Mera also have enrolled.
Injured Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand has movement in his shoulders and sensation throughout his body. Rutgers announced the improvement in LeGrand's condition Thursday.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed an anti-bullying bill that gay rights advocates say is the toughest law of its kind in the nation.
Organizers said the conference theme was chosen before 18-year-old Tyler Clementi killed himself after discovering that his roommate allegedly used a webcam to spy on him during a liaison with another man.
Camden County plans to take over the Ferry Avenue Branch. The main branch downtown could be closed and replaced with a space carved out of Rutgers University's Robeson Library.
Tyler Clementi's parent's attorney said it appears Rutgers failed to implement or enforce policies that would have prevented or deterred the student behavior that led to their son's death.
Tyler Clementi was a member of the Bergen Youth Orchestra for six years and was co-concertmaster for the last two years.
New Jersey lawmakers signed off Monday on what could be the toughest anti-bullying law in the nation.
The bill requires public school teachers and staff to receive training in suicide prevention and dealing with incidents of bullying. It also requires school districts to establish anti-bullying programs.
The New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday.
NYPD Officer John William Perry was killed when the north tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.
A man was stabbed to death in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.
Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice Saturday, powering the Giants to a 9-5 win over the Mets.
Demolition started Saturday on a Queens home that was devastated by flooding back in May.
NYPD Officer John William Perry was killed when the north tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.
A man was stabbed to death in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.
Demolition started Saturday on a Queens home that was devastated by flooding back in May.
Trinity Church is commemorating 9/11 with a large-scale origami installation at St. Paul's Chapel in Lower Manhattan.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday 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.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Tennis player Michael Zheng grew up playing at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Now, he's back on those same courts as one of the final 32 men at the U.S. Open.
A passenger on a flight to Newark Airport in New Jersey was so disruptive, he had to be duct-taped to his seat.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
NYC Mayor Mamdani is facing questions about the city's use of an encrypted messaging channel to send information to social media influencers.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday.
Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice Saturday, powering the Giants to a 9-5 win over the Mets.
The Padres beat the Yankees 3-2 on Friday night to move back into the third National League wild-card spot.
Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York's five home runs Friday night, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the Giants.
Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake dueled New York City FC's Matt Freese to a scoreless draw at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
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.
Hundreds of firefighters from around the world came together Saturday for a 9/11 memorial stair climb in Atlanta.
New Jersey's lieutenant governor is said to be under an ethics investigation, according to The New York Times.
Six people were hurt in a crash on the Cross Island Parkway at 154th Street on Saturday.
Snake charmer Zoe Ziegfeld is searching for the perfect python to join her on stage for a production at the Metropolitan Opera.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 5 at 11 p.m.
