West Point begins removing Confederate symbols from campus

The U.S. Military Academy is taking down a portrait and stone bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee over the holiday break, officials announced.

• Dec 26, 2022

NYC Deputy Mayor Calls For Removal Of Robert E. Lee's Name: 'This Is An Emotional Issue For Many People Like Me'

New York City Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson made a heartfelt call for the name of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to be removed from public spaces Thursday.

• Jun 11, 2020

Busts Of Confederate Generals To Come Down At Bronx Community College

On the campus of Bronx Community College, two of the bronze busts that adorn the Hall of Fame for Great Americans are about to be taken down.

• Aug 16, 2017

Congressman Calls For Brooklyn's General Lee Avenue To Be Renamed

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is incensed that the main roadway through the Fort Hamilton military base in Brooklyn is named for Gen. Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War.

• Jun 25, 2015

FDNY Honors Dozens For Service, Bravery

Nearly four dozen firefighters, FDNY medical workers and officers were honored with medals from the department Wednesday.

• Jun 4, 2014