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Biden's D-Day anniversary speech on democracy
President Biden spoke Friday at Pointe du Hoc, one of the pivotal locations of D-Day, about democracy around the world. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report on the president's remarks.
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President Biden spoke Friday at Pointe du Hoc, one of the pivotal locations of D-Day, about democracy around the world. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report on the president's remarks.
President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Veterans were honored on Long Island on Thursday to mark 80 years since D-Day, the start of the invasion against Nazi Germany that led to the end of World War II in Europe. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
On Long Island, students are involved in a unique history challenge influenced by a remarkable 97-year-old veteran.
On Long Island, students are involved in a unique Normandy history challenge influenced by a remarkable 97-year-old veteran. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
D-Day, June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the end for Adolf Hitler. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Walter Blum was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and French Legion of Honor.
Mayor Bill de Blasio was MIA -- missing in action -- at various D-Day events in the city on Thursday, angering veterans who think a man who wants to be president should care about them.
A Long Island veterans home honored three servicemen Thursday for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Gov. Phil Murphy joined other officials in New Jersey commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the WWII Memorial in Trenton.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are continuing their commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied northern France by Allied forces.
President Trump was spending Wednesday and Thursday with other world leaders commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied northern France by Allied forces.
A World War II hero was saluted by a grateful community on Monday during a Memorial Day parade in Whitestone, Queens.
The invasion of Normandy changed the course of history, and 95-year-old John McHugh was there.
Bob Adams is 93 years old. He rarely takes time off with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
June 6 marks the anniversary of D-Day, where allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in what became one of the most important battles of World War Two.
Top state honors were issued Friday for a Long Island man who risked it all in the D-Day invasion that led to victory in World War II.
Berra did not speak during the ceremony. But he told the AP afterward that D-Day was "amazing" and "awful," as he fired at the Nazis from 300 yards offshore.
Three helicopters showered 1 million rose petals on the Statue of Liberty on Friday during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
On the 70th anniversary of D-Day, former Army Sgt. Morton Wernick will receive another medal to add to his collection -- the French Legion of Honor, for landing in Normandy and participating in numerous battles to help free France.
Ray Vaz, 88, was belatedly presented with a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star during an emotional ceremony with Rep. Carolyn McCarthy.
A New Jersey newspaper company has finally paid the award they said they would during World War II in 1944.
Airport commissioner Teresa Rizutto says that last year they raised nearly $50,000 for the Long Island 9-1-1 Veterans charity and they hope to do even more this year.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving ahead with the installation of a controversial weapons detection system in the subways. The first stations could get them in a matter of days.
A lightning strike injured at least three people in Rockland County Wednesday.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving ahead with the installation of a controversial weapons detection system in the subways. The first stations could get them in a matter of days.
A lightning strike injured at least three people in Rockland County Wednesday.
A jury ruled Tuesday that Metro-North Railroad was mostly to blame for the 2015 crash in Valhalla that killed six.
Tenants of a Bronx apartment building say they're being abused and ignored by their landlords, Fordham Fulton Realty.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, as well as severe weather.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the case, which stems from the 2021 on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Orioles, aided by a pair of miscues by the Yankees, rallied in the ninth inning for a 6-5 win on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 17 at 9:10 p.m.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 17 at 8 p.m.
There were tense moments in Brooklyn Wednesday, where dozens of people protested plans to bring a homeless shelter into the neighborhood. Several people were arrested, including a City Council member accused of biting a police officer. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez tells CBS New York's Christine Sloan he is not resigning after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
A lightning strike injured at least three people in Rockland County Wednesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid spoke to family members at High Tor State Park.