Mayor Mamdani skips Columbus Day Parade, offers video instead
Mayor Zohran Mamdani didn't march in Monday's Columbus Day Parade, opening himself up to the same criticism he received after skipping the Israel Day Parade on Fifth back on May 31.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani didn't march in Monday's Columbus Day Parade, opening himself up to the same criticism he received after skipping the Israel Day Parade on Fifth back on May 31.
New York City's annual Columbus Day Parade has been canceled for 2025 while the city is under a state of emergency.
A special event was held Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan ahead of Columbus Day.
The mayor is asking the Landmarks Preservation Commission to hold a public hearing to make the statues public landmarks, which means they can't be torn down.
The mayor's intentions drew reaction from some of the New York City mayoral candidates on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
School board members say eliminating holidays is an effort to reduce the number of days school is held in June.
Connecticut law requires schools that hold classes on federal holidays to offer "suitable educational programs" that help observe them.
Over 35,000 people from more than 100 groups marched up Fifth Avenue, while at least a million more watch from the sidelines.
Over 35,000 people from more than 100 groups are marching to celebrate Italian American heritage while at least 1 million more watch along the parade route. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
They are mulling what to do with Christopher Columbus and Thomas Jefferson statues, among others.
Leaders are mulling what to do with Christopher Columbus, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson statues, among others. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
