Trump awards Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump on Tuesday posthumously honored Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
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President Trump on Tuesday posthumously honored Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
Welles Remy Crowther, a 24-year-old volunteer firefighter and equities trader, guided survivors in the South Tower to safety.
A New York congressman is calling on the president to posthumously award a 9/11 hero the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, the volunteer firefighter is credited with saving more than a dozen people from the South Tower.
President Trump called Charlie Kirk a "giant of his generation."
President Trump's announcement comes days after Giuliani was hospitalized with multiple broken bones after a car crash.
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
This year's list of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients includes former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and late New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died in 2013.
Nurse Sandra Lindsay of Port Washington and Father Alexander Karloutsos of Southampton have returned home after receiving the nation's highest civilian honor, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The honorees include Long Island nurse Sandra Lindsay, who became a face of bravery and hope in the pandemic.
CBS2's Jessica Moore speaks with Northwell Health nurse Sandra Lindsay, who will be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden next week. In 2020, Lindsay became the first person in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 outside of a clinical trial.
The first person in the nation to get vaccinate against COVID outside of a vaccine trial is being honored for her bravery and for setting an example. CBS2's Jessica Moore spoke with Sandra Lindsay just after she found out she's being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The 13-time All Star and baseball's all-time saves leader is widely regarded as the greatest closer in the sport's history.
President Barack Obama surprised Vice President Joe Biden Thursday, awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction.
President Barack Obama awarded Vice President Joe Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017.
President Barack Obama awarded Vice President Joe Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017.
President Barack Obama hosted his final Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony Tuesday, calling this year's class of recipients "particularly impressive," CBS News reported.
Baseball legends Willie Mays and the late Yogi Berra will be honored with the nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Obama administration has a message for Yogi Berra and those who petitioned for the Yankees legend to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
A late rally ensured the petition will cross the desk of Barack Obama -- and Berra's backers hope that one day soon, the president will bestow the honor on the quotable Hall of Famer.
It was the bottom of the ninth inning, but fans came through with a big hit – getting enough signatures to petition Yogi Berra for a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Surrounded by friends and family, Berra still showed off that familiar smile. His museum just received replacements for the stolen World Series rings. It couldn't have been a better birthday present.
Some of Yogi Berra's greatest accomplishments off the field are just now being showcased for the whole country to see.
The former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to secretly recording patients and co-workers in the bathroom faces sentencing later this month.
Police say three churches were hit on Oct. 5. The suspect used spray paint to write anti-Christian messages on the facade of the churches.
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
The House is in session to consider a funding package that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Opening statements get underway in the trial of Linda Sun, accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
The former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to secretly recording patients and co-workers in the bathroom faces sentencing later this month.
Police say three churches were hit on Oct. 5. The suspect used spray paint to write anti-Christian messages on the facade of the churches.
Opening statements get underway in the trial of Linda Sun, accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
A severe geomagnetic storm may bring the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to New York City Wednesday night.
Just one nasty rainstorm can put New York City's subway system underwater, sending people scrambling to safety. Here's what can be done to prevent the flooding and protect riders.
A severe geomagnetic storm may bring the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to New York City Wednesday night.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
Police say three churches were hit on Oct. 5. The suspect used spray paint to write anti-Christian messages on the facade of the churches.
A severe geomagnetic storm may bring the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to New York City Wednesday night.
Some northern New Jersey residents are on high alert after a bear was recently seen causing some damage in several backyards.
Despite movement in Washington to end the government shutdown, the chaos at New York City-area airports continues.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
The former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to secretly recording patients and co-workers in the bathroom faces sentencing later this month.
Opening statements get underway in the trial of Linda Sun, accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
A severe geomagnetic storm may bring the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to New York City Wednesday night.
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.
Snow flurries and bitter winds didn't stop proud and emotional marchers in the annual Port Washington Veterans Parade on Long Island.
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
The House is in session to consider a funding package that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Opening statements get underway in the trial of Linda Sun, accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
The only grandson of John F. Kennedy, Jack Schlossberg, is vying to become the latest Kennedy family scion to enter Congress.
Thousands of New Yorkers stand to lose their SNAP benefits in 2026, officials say.
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short films, available in NYC theaters and streaming. Check out the remarkable lineup.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Brandon Ingram scored 25 points to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 119-109.
The Knicks continued their sizzling offensive start under new coach Mike Brown by beating the Grizzlies 133-120 on Wednesday.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime, Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced and the Islanders edged the Devils 3-2 on Monday night.
The Rangers used an offensive outburst to defeat the Predators 6-3 on Monday night for their first victory at Madison Square Garden this season.
The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll one day after losing to the Chicago Bears.
Residents and transit advocates call for for more transparency and community input before the plan is finalized.
National Urban League opens a new 17-story headquarters and affordable housing program in Harlem.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
Studio Museum in Harlem is reopening after more than 7 years, welcoming visitors back at low-cost. Since 1968, the museum has featured the work of artists of African descent.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
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.
People waited in the rain in a long line at the Project Bravo food pantry at Montefiore Medical Center in the Norwood section of the Bronx. Organizers say even though demand has doubled, the amount of food they are getting has not. Lisa Rozner reports.
The names of all 260 people on board and five on the ground who died were read at the service, marking 24 years since the tragic crash.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says temperatures will fluctuate between the upper 40s and upper 50s through the weekend, with the only real rain chance Saturday night into Sunday.
The animals were apparently the occupant's pets.
Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of the late President John F. Kennedy, is launching a Democratic bid for a New York City congressional seat on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
