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National parks will offer free admission for Veterans Day
There are more than 400 national parks across the country, including parks in our area like the Statue of Liberty.
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There are more than 400 national parks across the country, including parks in our area like the Statue of Liberty.
Local historian John Monsky's latest production is called "November 1918: The Great War and The Great Gatsby," and it explores the events and legacy of World War I.
The show explores the events and legacy of WWI and will be performed one night at Carnegie Hall.
Linnington is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general who commanded a brigade during the invasion of Iraq.
The CEO of the Wounded Warrior project, retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mike Linnington, was named Monday during a ceremony at the Intrepid.
Thousands braved the messy weather in Manhattan to thank the courageous men and women who served our country.
It's well-deserved recognition for Liguori, a Paterson native who served in the Navy for eight years.
Mayor Eric Adams delivered remarks Friday morning at the annual Veterans Day Breakfast before the parade.
CBS2 photojournalist Sean McKenna went to Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to get firsthand accounts from veterans on the exact day and time World War I ended.
The country's largest Veterans Day Parade is held in Manhattan every year, and Friday was no different. Despite the rain, people were still out, waving their flags and saluting America's soldiers. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Veterans Day observances were held across the Tri-State Area on Friday.
Thousands of people are braving the wet weather and starting to line Fifth Avenue to say a special thank you to all the courageous men and women who served our country. CBS2's John Dias reports from along the route.
CBS2's John Dias catches up with Vincent Patton III about the honor of leading New York City's annual Veterans Day Parade.
New York City's Veterans Day Parade steps off this morning, and as CBS2's John Dias reports, it's just one of many ways veterans are being honored across the area.
James Barbosa, a U.S. Army veteran, was deployed to Afghanistan and injured in combat. He was honorably discharged in 2013.
In all, 50,000 tanks were mass produced by American car companies. Historians credit their brave crewmen.
Friday is Veterans Day, and here in New York there's a weeklong celebration honoring our brave men and women, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Friday is Veterans Day, and here in New York there's a weeklong celebration honoring our brave men and women.
There are two ships in New York Harbor carrying hundreds of sailors, Marines and Coast Guard members. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports from the USS Arlington.
Vince Patton was the first Black American to serve as master chief petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Vince Patton makes a surprising connection with our Cindy Hsu, saying he served with her late father.
This year's grand marshal will be Vince Patton, the first Black American to serve as master chief petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard, its highest enlisted position.
Some local heroes were recognized for their contributions and dedication to serving the United States.
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Eligible New York City students will receive OMNY cards instead of MetroCards starting in the 2024-25 school year.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and NYC triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to represent the Bronx and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's sudden pause on congestion pricing is facing two new lawsuits.
An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Rahway, New Jersey's mayor said multiple people are in custody after a police detective was shot and injured while executing a warrant.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
In his address to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized pro-Palestinian protests in the U.S., calling protesters "useful idiots."
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency tonight in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
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A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and NYC triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to represent the Bronx and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor homered off Gerrit Cole, Lindor added a three-run shot against the bullpen and the New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-3 to sweep the season Subway Series for the first time since 2013.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
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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.
The money will continue funding a federal program that ensures 9/11 survivors can access the care they need.
Three workers were stung when bees swarmed them in a Paramus neighborhood. Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and New York City triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to show the world just how far he can fly.
An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King in Brooklyn overnight after police say the driver suffered a heart attack. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's sudden pause on congestion pricing is facing two new lawsuits. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.