Grieving Community Says Goodbye To First Of Newtown Massacre Victims
The funerals for 6-year-old Noah Pozner and 6-year-old Jack Pinto were held Monday afternoon.
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The funerals for 6-year-old Noah Pozner and 6-year-old Jack Pinto were held Monday afternoon.
Main Street in Newtown sits in the surreal glow of holiday lights and mourning candles, mere days after a gunman left 20 children and six adults dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Officials in Newtown, Conn., have yet to reach the point of discussing the long-term future of Sandy Hook Elementary School, where a gunman killed 20 children and six adults.
The family of Newtown, Conn., elementary school massacre victim Benjamin Wheeler loved soccer and swimming, played piano, and hoped to be an architect or a paleontologist.
The uncle of a little girl who lost her life to the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre said his niece would light up a room and made a mark on everyone who knew her.
Families remember happy, loving children and young women who achieved their dreams of teaching.
Lawmakers said meaningful action in the wake of last week's elementary school shooting must include a ban on military-style assault weapons and a look at how the nation deals with individuals suffering from serious mental illness.
After a Westchester County town supervisor called for the annual gun show to be canceled following the Newtown, Conn. school shooting that left 26 teachers and students dead, the county announced it would not be renewing the show's contract.
The shocking Newtown elementary school tragedy has some calling for extreme measures -- like giving principals guns. While some applaud the idea, others say guns have no place in schools -- no matter what the circumstances.
Marriage therapist Paula Levy recalled Monday that during about 10 two-hour sessions, Nancy and Peter Lanza were respectful of each other and concerned about their son's needs.
"I don't think that whatever caused him to do this had anything at all to do with Asperger's," Lori Shery, the president of the Asperger Syndrome Education Network, said.
Recommendations by the panel will be made and presented at the national level, according to Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents executive director Dr. Joseph Cirasuolo.
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., has once again raised questions about the availability of guns in this country. But this time, will it lead to any answers?
The mother of Newtown, Conn., elementary school gunman Adam Lanza spent her time at home taking care of her son who could not deal with school, and kept an arsenal of guns at home, "60 Minutes" reported Sunday night.
Officials said Sunday that with the amount of ammunition Newtown elementary school massacre gunman Adam Lanza was carrying, he could have killed every student at the school.
For the president, this was the fourth trip of his presidency to a community still grieving from a mass shooting.
It was a Sunday filled with sorrow at places of worship across Newtown, Conn., Sunday – two days after a lone gunman opened fire on an elementary school and killed 26 people.
Charlotte Bacon, one of the 20 children killed in the elementary school massacre in Newtown, Conn., was remembered by her family Sunday for her smile and energy, and her dreams of becoming a veterinarian.
Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre victim Ana Marquez-Greene, 6, inspired a song written by her jazz musician father three years ago, according to a published report.
The family of Newtown, Conn., elementary school gunman Adam Lanza's mother released a statement Sunday extending their condolences to those killed in the shooting.
The United Way is now working with a committee of residents and local leaders to decide how to spend money that was donated in the wake of the shooting.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for some of the child victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn., as one little girl's family remembers her for love of horses and orca whales.
Schools in Newtown, Conn., were expected to be closed Monday in the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, but the town has organized an activity day for where area children can come together.
Police have since given the all clear, but at least a dozen police officers dressed in camouflage SWAT gear and carrying guns searched the church and adjacent buildings for an hour before announcing it was safe.
An autism rights group this weekend urged people not to stigmatize those with the disorder in the wake of revelations that Newtown, Conn., elementary school gunman had Asperger's syndrome.
A terminally ill Bronx man made one final request from his hospital bed before he died. He wanted to say goodbye to his dogs and make sure they end up in a loving home.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
Prince Reza Pahlavi, a leader of the opposition to the Islamic Republic, discusses whether regime change is coming, who leads a transition, and nuclear weapons.
A terminally ill Bronx man made one final request from his hospital bed before he died. He wanted to say goodbye to his dogs and make sure they end up in a loving home.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Protests sparked up in New York City and across the country Saturday in response to the military strikes in Iran.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Several hundred protesters in Roxbury, N.J., took to the street Saturday expressing outrage over plans to build an ICE facility in their town.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Neighbors of a home displaying hateful symbols in Woodland Park, New Jersey, say they have complained to police, but authorities said while it's disgraceful, it's still protected speech.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit while shoveling snow in Merrick, sources said.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Local leaders across New York are reacting to the U.S. and Israel's major military operation in Iran.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 "All The Empty Rooms" exhibit connects to a CBS News documentary that takes viewers inside the homes of children lost to school shootings. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how everyday spaces have become powerful memorials.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your seven-day forecast.
A local rescue group is on a mission to fulfill his request. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has the story from Long Island City.
With its supreme leader dead, there's a clear process in Iran's constitution to choose who comes next. The question is will it be another ayatollah? Or, could this be the moment a very different kind of leader emerges? CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Hezbollah claimed a strike on Israel and Israel struck back, hitting the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Meanwhile, police have increased security at religious sites in New York City. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
