Long Island residents step up after Veterans Day ceremony cancellation
The government shutdown forced Calverton National Cemetery to cancel its annual Veterans Day ceremony, but Long Island residents found a way to honor local veterans anyway.
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The government shutdown forced Calverton National Cemetery to cancel its annual Veterans Day ceremony, but Long Island residents found a way to honor local veterans anyway.
The federal government shutdown canceled annual Veterans Day ceremonies at many national cemeteries, including Calverton National Cemetery, but as CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, that didn't stop Long Island residents from showing support for local veterans.
The Veterans Day Parade in New York City marched through Manhattan with some 20,000 people honoring our veterans and celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's military.
Thousands of people lined Fifth Avenue on Tuesday for New York City's annual Veterans Day Parade, the largest commemoration in the country. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Snow flurries and bitter winds didn't stop proud and emotional marchers in the annual Port Washington Veterans Parade on Long Island.
Over 20,000 people are expected to march in the 2025 Veterans Day Parade, which is commemorating the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the birth of America's military 250 years ago, according to organizers. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The Intrepid Museum will honor Veterans Day with a wreath laying ceremony. Bruce Mosler, co-chair of the museum, spoke with CBS News New York's Chris Wragge.
New York City's annual Veterans Day Parade is marching through Manhattan on Tuesday to kick off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
Many say they are struggling to make ends meet due to issues with SNAP benefits and expected cuts to Medicaid. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
New York City's 105th annual Veterans Day Parade got underway Monday afternoon in Manhattan.
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum in Holmdel on Monday, Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way touted the "Bringing Veterans Home" plan.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spent the day with some of them and the many volunteers showing their appreciation.
New York City's 105th annual Veterans Day Parade marched up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A sea of red, white and blue will march up 5th Avenue in the 2024 NYC Veterans Day Parade. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
New York City's 105th annual Veterans Day Parade will march through Manhattan on Monday afternoon.
Veterans and active military members marched with ruck-style backpacks from Madison Square Park, over the Brooklyn Bridge, and then back to the World Trade Center. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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.
One of the veteran's grandsons was shocked to hear about the plaque but overjoyed it wasn't sold or recycled.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
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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.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
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.
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Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
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 has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
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.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
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The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
The Colorado Avalanche topped Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers 3-2 on Saturday.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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.
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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.
The 2025 honorees include Michael Crawford, Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor and KISS. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
A series of home burglaries has New Jersey homeowners on high alert. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
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The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months. Now, the Department of Transportation has to cease its work and rip up what's already done. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
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