Fire breaks out at Rutgers off-campus housing in New Brunswick
Rutgers told CBS New York the students who live there are safe and will be provided a place to stay at the school.
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Rutgers told CBS New York the students who live there are safe and will be provided a place to stay at the school.
Chopper 2 was over the scene after a fire broke out Friday morning at an apartment building in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
The DOE is looking into whether schools violated their legal obligations to protect students from discrimination.
Rutgers University in Newark is the latest school to be under investigation by the United States Department of Education over claims of antisemitism and Islamophobia. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RFKYR9
Sunny-day flooding is happening more often in New Jersey's coastal communities as sea levels rise.
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are reaching a boiling point on campuses in the Tri-State Area, according to students.
In New Jersey, about 8% of people are food insecure, but on college campuses that number is closer to 30%.
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are reaching a boiling point on some Tri-State Area campuses. Several Jewish students at New York University have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the school is violating civil rights laws, and at Rutgers University, Muslim students tell CBS New York's Lisa Rozner they don't feel safe either. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3uhLX0y
Nurses pounded the pavement on the Newark campus of Rutgers University on Thursday.
The union and RWJBarnabas Hospital management plan to get back to the negotiating table on Friday. CBS New York's Nick Caloway has the story.
The Bronx is a complex borough with a complex set of issues. Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined "The Point" for an exclusive conversation with Marcia Kramer.
Eric Blanc is an assistant professor of labor studies at Rutgers University, where he researches strikes and new workplace organizing. Watch the conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The residents at 75 Prospect St. have been filing lawsuits and on Wednesday even held a press conference.
LeGrand had a life-altering injury during a Rutgers game in 2010 that left him paralyzed from the neck down.
A former Rutgers football standout who had a life-altering injury during a game over a decade ago got a special surprise and a lasting honor from his former coach. CBS2's Alecia Reid was there for the moving moment. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3X5DibX
Dr. David Robinson , a Rutgers University professor and New Jersey state climatologist, says we shouldn't let our guard down because it only takes one storm to wreak havoc on our area.
There have been three robberies and one attempted robbery involving a man on a bicycle in the past ten days.
Rutgers University asking students to be on alert after another person was robbed near the campus this week. This comes after three similar incidents last week. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from New Brunswick.
There's been another robbery at Rutgers University, the fourth in the past eight days.
Police say a man robbed two people and tried to rob a third near the Rutgers University campus Wednesday.
Police at Rutgers University are warning people of a man on a bike who has robbed at least three people.
The 5-day strike was suspended after both side resolved most of the outstanding contract issues.
Faculty members at multiple Rutgers campuses were demanding higher wages, better benefits and job security.
A tentative agreement has been reached between Rutgers University and labor unions, ending the school's historic strike. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The historic strike at Rutgers University is reportedly over as a tentative deal clears the way for thousands of teachers and students to go back to work and back to class. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The NYC woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained before Thanksgiving, a federal judge ruled. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A 19-year-old charged in a violent car meetup in Queens faced a judge Friday. A couple in the neighborhood was badly beaten when they tried to intervene, and police say more suspects are out there. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A fire in Jersey City forced about 30 people out of their homes on one of the coldest days of the year. As CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports, firefighters had to deal with some treacherous conditions as they rescued several residents trapped inside.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
