Long Island residents step up after Veterans Day ceremony cancellation
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.
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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.
The federal government shutdown canceled annual Veterans Day ceremonies at many national cemeteries, including Calverton National Cemetery, but as CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, that didn't stop Long Island residents from showing support for local veterans.
The Veterans Day Parade in New York City marched through Manhattan with some 20,000 people honoring our veterans and celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's military.
Thousands of people lined Fifth Avenue on Tuesday for New York City's annual Veterans Day Parade, the largest commemoration in the country. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Snow flurries and bitter winds didn't stop proud and emotional marchers in the annual Port Washington Veterans Parade on Long Island.
Over 20,000 people are expected to march in the 2025 Veterans Day Parade, which is commemorating the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the birth of America's military 250 years ago, according to organizers. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The Intrepid Museum will honor Veterans Day with a wreath laying ceremony. Bruce Mosler, co-chair of the museum, spoke with CBS News New York's Chris Wragge.
New York City's annual Veterans Day Parade is marching through Manhattan on Tuesday to kick off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
Many say they are struggling to make ends meet due to issues with SNAP benefits and expected cuts to Medicaid. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
New York City's 105th annual Veterans Day Parade got underway Monday afternoon in Manhattan.
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum in Holmdel on Monday, Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way touted the "Bringing Veterans Home" plan.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spent the day with some of them and the many volunteers showing their appreciation.
New York City's 105th annual Veterans Day Parade marched up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A sea of red, white and blue will march up 5th Avenue in the 2024 NYC Veterans Day Parade. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
New York City's 105th annual Veterans Day Parade will march through Manhattan on Monday afternoon.
Veterans and active military members marched with ruck-style backpacks from Madison Square Park, over the Brooklyn Bridge, and then back to the World Trade Center. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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.
One of the veteran's grandsons was shocked to hear about the plaque but overjoyed it wasn't sold or recycled.