Stamford residents want Columbus, Veterans days back as school days off
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.
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.
On this Veterans Day, our nation paused to thank and honor those who served. CBS New York's Alecia Reid shows us the special ceremony that took place at the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QwgyPz
One of the veteran's grandsons was shocked to hear about the plaque but overjoyed it wasn't sold or recycled.
A veteran's cemetery plaque was brought back to its rightful place in Yonkers on Saturday. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian heard from those who found it and the very grateful family of that veteran. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/465g3lj
Veterans Day Parade organizers wanted Fifth Avenue to be the most patriotic street in America on Saturday.
Veterans Day was commemorated aboard the USS Intrepid on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QwgyPz
New Yorkers lined the streets of Fifth Avenue for the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. CBS New York's Christina Fan spoke to service members and their families. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3SEnIDU
Gerry Byrne, a Marine Corps veteran and vice chairman of Penske Media, joined CBS New York to share more about the special coming to Pluto TV on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m.
Richard Jones, executive vice president of general tax council and chief veteran officer for Paramount, is marching with the Paramount Veterans Network and Wounded Warriors Project. Paramount and the Paramount Veterans Network are also title sponsors of the 5th annual Veterans in Entertainment Summit on Nov. 15 and 16. Learn more here
Parade organizers hope to turn Fifth Avenue into the most patriotic street in America on Saturday. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Young people were front and center saluting those who served our country and protected our freedoms.
Young people were front and center saluting those who served our country and protected our freedoms, CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The Empire State Building is honoring wounded veterans. A ceremonial lighting was held Friday morning at the landmark. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3u2Q5Bq
Saturday, the Empire State Building will be lit red, white, blue and gold in honor of the Wounded Warrior Project.
The NYC Veterans Day Parade is set to march through Manhattan this weekend. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, but the federal holiday is being observed Friday.
With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, some banks weren't open on Friday and others will be closed on Saturday in observance of the federal holiday that honors Americans who served in the military.
The ship has a special connection to New York City -- its bow was forged with steel from the World Trade Center.
The ship has a special connection to New York City -- its bow was forged with steel from the World Trade Center. Commanding Officer Capt. Benjamin Oakes speaks with us live from the flight deck.
On Thursday night, a group took part in a two-mile march starting at Pier A, which is home to the 9/11 Memorial.
On Thursday night, a group took part in a two-mile march starting at Pier A, which is home to the 9/11 Memorial. CBS New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
Participants will march through Memorial Park for 5 miles with 22 pounds of gear on their backs.
Which Book is Club Calvi reading next? "Missing White Woman" by Kellye Garrett, "Days of Wonder" by Caroline Leavitt, or "Honey" by Victor Lodato.
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial will kick off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro.
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
For the first time in more than 200 days, the family of 47-year-old Israeli hostage Omri Miran has seen proof of life.
Christopher Morel's two-run homer in the ninth inning lifted the Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday.
For the first time in more than 200 days, the family of 47-year-old Israeli hostage Omri Miran has seen proof of life.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
Gruesome allegations say the suspects smashed one victim's head with a meat tenderizer, then stabbed the other and used the knife to chop up their bodies.
A woman faces charges and the Yonkers School District is facing a lawsuit over an ugly incident involving a 13-year-old girl.
Rockaway Beach and Coney Island make Travel + Leisure's "25 Best Beaches in the USA" list.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Rockaway Beach and Coney Island make Travel + Leisure's "25 Best Beaches in the USA" list.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
A true playmaker, quarterback Jordan Travis has the potential to make things happen with the Jets.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Gruesome allegations say the suspects smashed one victim's head with a meat tenderizer, then stabbed the other and used the knife to chop up their bodies.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Twenty years after the remains of two Gilgo Beach victims were found in Manorville, a widespread search has resumed there.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial will kick off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro.
For the first time in more than 200 days, the family of 47-year-old Israeli hostage Omri Miran has seen proof of life.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
A long-lost guitar that belonged to John Lennon has been found, and it will be on display and up for auction in New York City.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Christopher Morel's two-run homer in the ninth inning lifted the Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday.
Greyson Rodriguez threw 5 2/3 innings in the Orioles' 2-0 win over the Yankees on Monday night.
The Rangers defeated the Capitals 4-2 on Sunday night and advanced to the second round.
Anthony Rizzo, Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe homered in the Yankees 15-5 win over the Brewers on Sunday.
Thanks to Mark Vientos' home run, the Mets eked out a 4-2 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Street vendors in the Bronx are calling on the city to fix the system for getting a vending license.
Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests. CBS New York's Christina Fan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage from campus.
CBS New York's First Alert Weather team has the latest forecast.
Witnesses said a large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the hall before a smaller group stormed inside. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a live update from campus.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says there are some rain chances as the week progresses but likely no washouts.
The family of 21-year-old Damon Murray, who had dreams of becoming a firefighter, is begging for his killer to come forward. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.