Hundreds of thousands forced to flee again as Israel pushes into Rafah
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Israeli forces took "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the latest cease-fire proposal.
As hostage negotiations were on the verge of collapse, Hamas attacked Israeli troops near a Gaza border crossing. Now, Israel appears to be more poised than ever to exact revenge, CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
In Israel for his 7th visit during the war in Gaza, Antony Blinken conveys "cautious optimism" to hostage families that a deal could be reached.
With deaths mounting in Gaza and another Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on the table, Netanyahu is under pressure from all sides.
Protesters nationwide are demanding that their schools divest from companies they say are enabling the Israel-Hamas war as officials say outside agitators "spew hate and antisemitism."
College students are continuing to protest the Israel-Hamas war. At New York City's Columbia University, where an encampment of students first made headlines, tensions are high and negotiations between students and administrators are stalled.
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
A video released by Hamas' military wing appears to show U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin delivering a message under duress.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
Israel's leader says he'll fight any U.S. sanctions against his forces stemming from alleged pre-Gaza war human rights violations.
Iran says it has activated its air defenses, and explosions have been reported near a major air base in Central Iran. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the newsroom.
"Finding Messi: The Miracle Cat from Kyiv" was written by New York City high schooler Trevor Ostfeld and thirteen-year-old Iryna Chernyak. It follows the true story of Iryna, her family and her cat, Messi who have to flee the war in Ukraine. Co-author Trevor Ostfeld joins CBS New York to discuss.
Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran in an overnight assault were downed by its air defenses, with help from its allies.
As the region braces itself for further conflict, several countries have warned their citizens against travel to Israel. The U.S. Department of State is warning American diplomats not to travel outside Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, while the U.K. advised citizens to leave Israel if they can.
Americans in Israel have been warned to limit their travel as U.S. officials say Iran is expected to launch an attack on the country as soon as Friday.
President Joe Biden has sharpened his criticism of Israel, as hostage negotiations hit a snag. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports from the newsroom.
President Biden sharpens his criticism of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza, saying he doesn't "agree with his approach."
John Kirby said Israeli officials have told the White House that the reduced number of troops in Gaza is part of a "rest and refit" due to troops being on the ground for four months.
Israel has fired 2 officers after its investigation found "errors in decision-making" led to a deadly strike on food charity workers.
Tyler Williams, 26, was charged with arson after he allegedly set fire to the New York state trooper's father's home in Warwick as revenge for a traffic ticket.
A new bill introduced in the New York City Council on Thursday would require city agencies to publicly report instances of squatting in the city.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
NYPD to fight retail theft with optional closed-circuit monitoring program.
Tyler Williams, 26, was charged with arson after he allegedly set fire to the New York state trooper's father's home in Warwick as revenge for a traffic ticket.
A new bill introduced in the New York City Council on Thursday would require city agencies to publicly report instances of squatting in the city.
NYPD to fight retail theft with optional closed-circuit monitoring program.
Some Columbia University faculty members have passed a resolution of no confidence in President Minouche Shafik in response to her handling of demonstrations on campus.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
New York Jets fans finally know who, when and where Gang Green is playing in the 2024-25 season now that the NFL schedule has been released.
The New York Giants know who, when and where they're playing after the NFL released the 2024 schedule for all 32 teams Wednesday.
A Sayreville school bus driver was able to safely evacuate half a dozen students from the vehicle when it caught fire Tuesday.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments.
A few dozen NYU students walked out of Yankee Stadium during the school's commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
New York City to host national Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 18and 19, Mayor Eric Adams says
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
The Paramount+ Movie Nights series will offer dozens of free outdoor movie screenings at New York City parks this summer.
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
Right-hander Clarke Schmidt threw eight stellar innings in the Yankees' 5-0 win over the Twins on Thursday.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
Aaron Judge followed a 467-foot home run with three hard-hit doubles and drove in two runs for the New York Yankees in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
A raccoon briefly interrupted a soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and the New York City FC Wednesday night.
Bryce Harper homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Ranger Suárez became the first eight-game winner in the majors and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 10-5.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
A man who spent more than two decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit is finally getting justice. Steven Carrington, 46, served 23 years for allegedly taking part in the 1995 botched robbery of an East Flatbush lumberyard, where a worker was fatally shot.
Thursday was day three on the witness stand for Michael Cohen, and he's not finished yet. Cross-examination lasted all day, and he'll be back Monday. CBS New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom.
The team hosted New Jersey high school athletic staff members on Thursday for Mental Health Action Day, an annual observance to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports.
A new bill introduced in New York City Council on Thursday would require city agencies to publicly report instances of squatting in the city. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
When a police department upgrades its guns, what happens to the old ones? In this case a weapon used by Newark, New Jersey police ended up at a crime scene 350 miles away, in Pittsburgh. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.