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.
South Ozone Park, Queens man says he was attacked by a group of men last week outside his home.
A 61-year-old man was arrested Saturday following an unprovoked knife attack near Times Square, the NYPD says.
Brandon Nimmo's 2-run home run in the bottom of the ninth lifted the Mets to a 4-3 win over the Braves on Sunday.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
The Pacers jumped out to a big first-quarter lead and never looked back in a 121-89 win over the Knicks on Sunday.
South Ozone Park, Queens man says he was attacked by a group of men last week outside his home.
A 61-year-old man was arrested Saturday following an unprovoked knife attack near Times Square, the NYPD says.
The Pacers jumped out to a big first-quarter lead and never looked back in a 121-89 win over the Knicks on Sunday.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A man was shot and killed by police in Brooklyn after officers said he pulled out a gun during an argument with several other people.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
A plastic surgeon from Long Island recently returned from a medical mission in Gaza and says the experience changed him forever.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "will not support" an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah without a "credible plan to protect civilians."
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
Brandon Nimmo's 2-run home run in the bottom of the ninth lifted the Mets to a 4-3 win over the Braves on Sunday.
The Pacers jumped out to a big first-quarter lead and never looked back in a 121-89 win over the Knicks on Sunday.
Jose Trevino hit a pair of homers in the Yankees' 10-6 win over the Rays on Sunday.
Brady Skjei scored on the power play with 3:11 left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-3, staving off a sweep by winning Game 4 of the second-round playoff series.
Rookie Malachi Jones and Andrés Perea scored second-half goals and Matt Freese made nine saves as New York City FC held on for a 3-2 victory over Toronto FC.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new piece of legislation passed in the New York State Budget clarifies the distinction between squatters and tenants.
Walks in the park just got a lot brighter thanks to Harlem Sculpture Gardens, the largest outdoor public art exhibit ever in the neighborhood.
Riverdale resident Leo Shliselberg says despite the hardships he's experienced in life, the best medicine is laughter.
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.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock says there will be a few chances for rain during the new work week and possibly next weekend.
Harbhajan Ghotra told CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal exclusively he was walking out of his house on 134th Street near Sutter Avenue just before noon on Thursday when a group of men approached him.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman has more viewer-submitted photos from the region.
The NYPD says a tourist was the victim of an unprovoked knife attack at Eighth Avenue and West 43rd Street on Saturday afternoon. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your seven-day forecast.