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Stamford residents want Columbus, Veterans days back as school days off
School board members say eliminating holidays is an effort to reduce the number of days school is held in June.
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School board members say eliminating holidays is an effort to reduce the number of days school is held in June.
School board members say eliminating holidays is an effort to reduce the number of days school is held in June. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Connecticut law requires schools that hold classes on federal holidays to offer "suitable educational programs" that help observe them.
Connecticut law requires schools that hold classes on federal holidays to offer "suitable educational programs" that help observe them.
Navy leaders also acknowledged those currently on active duty stationed all over the world.
On this Veterans Day, our nation paused to thank and honor those who served. CBS New York's Alecia Reid shows us the special ceremony that took place at the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QwgyPz
One of the veteran's grandsons was shocked to hear about the plaque but overjoyed it wasn't sold or recycled.
A veteran's cemetery plaque was brought back to its rightful place in Yonkers on Saturday. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian heard from those who found it and the very grateful family of that veteran. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/465g3lj
Veterans Day Parade organizers wanted Fifth Avenue to be the most patriotic street in America on Saturday.
Veterans Day was commemorated aboard the USS Intrepid on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QwgyPz
New Yorkers lined the streets of Fifth Avenue for the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. CBS New York's Christina Fan spoke to service members and their families. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3SEnIDU
Gerry Byrne, a Marine Corps veteran and vice chairman of Penske Media, joined CBS New York to share more about the special coming to Pluto TV on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m.
Richard Jones, executive vice president of general tax council and chief veteran officer for Paramount, is marching with the Paramount Veterans Network and Wounded Warriors Project. Paramount and the Paramount Veterans Network are also title sponsors of the 5th annual Veterans in Entertainment Summit on Nov. 15 and 16. Learn more here
Parade organizers hope to turn Fifth Avenue into the most patriotic street in America on Saturday. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Young people were front and center saluting those who served our country and protected our freedoms.
Young people were front and center saluting those who served our country and protected our freedoms, CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The Empire State Building is honoring wounded veterans. A ceremonial lighting was held Friday morning at the landmark. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3u2Q5Bq
Saturday, the Empire State Building will be lit red, white, blue and gold in honor of the Wounded Warrior Project.
The NYC Veterans Day Parade is set to march through Manhattan this weekend. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, but the federal holiday is being observed Friday.
With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, some banks weren't open on Friday and others will be closed on Saturday in observance of the federal holiday that honors Americans who served in the military.
The ship has a special connection to New York City -- its bow was forged with steel from the World Trade Center.
The ship has a special connection to New York City -- its bow was forged with steel from the World Trade Center. Commanding Officer Capt. Benjamin Oakes speaks with us live from the flight deck.
On Thursday night, a group took part in a two-mile march starting at Pier A, which is home to the 9/11 Memorial.
On Thursday night, a group took part in a two-mile march starting at Pier A, which is home to the 9/11 Memorial. CBS New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
Participants will march through Memorial Park for 5 miles with 22 pounds of gear on their backs.
Bring the party to the beach, pool, or wherever you go this summer with these perfectly portable speakers.
Be the creepiest house on the block with scary good Halloween decor from Walmart.
Friday's speech marks the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.
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Tired of spiders around the house? From home remedies to reliable pest control services, you have options.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
A shooting in Teaneck, New Jersey left a 26-year-old woman dead and neighbors on edge. Police are now searching for the gunman.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Friday's speech marks the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
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.
With around 50 million students heading back to class, parents across the country are getting ready to spend big on school supplies. Nancy Chen has the latest deals and tips for stretching your dollars this school year.
Nurse Sandra Lindsay discusses her new memoir, "First in Line: How COVID-19 Placed Me on the Frontlines of a Health Care Crisis." She also explains how she is actively advocating for change in the healthcare industry.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
CBS News New York is getting a preview of all the action coming to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center