Military leaders, cadets at West Point gear up to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary
CBS News New York's John Elliott took a trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point to see what's coming up for Independence Day.
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CBS News New York's John Elliott took a trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point to see what's coming up for Independence Day.
West Point became a critical fort, essential to winning the American Revolution. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi explains why.
Army safety and West Point cadet Larry Pickett Jr. and his dad helped save a man from a fiery crash in Fort Montgomery, N.Y.
Larry Pickett Jr., a cadet at the school and safety on the football team, pulled a driver from a crash just moments before the car burst into flames in Fort Montgomery. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has the story.
Larry Pickett Jr. is seen helping lift the driver to safety, moments before the car goes up in flames on Sunday morning on Route 9W. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
President Trump gave the commencement address at West Point, where he told cadets they are entering a "golden age" in the U.S. military. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
The last time President Trump gave a speech at the U.S. Military Academy came amid nationwide reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
A female Army Ranger for the first time competed in the annual Best Ranger Competition, finishing the event with her two-soldier team in 14th.
Tributes were held for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday across the greater New York City area.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on tributes to the 39th president in Connecticut and at West Point.
Biden handed diplomas to the Army's newest second lieutenants and spoke about the global challenges facing the military.
The Supreme Court will allow West Point to continue taking race into account for admissions while a lawsuit over the policy continues. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3HIux0A
The Supreme Court said it will not stop the U.S. Military Academy from considering race in its admissions process while a legal fight plays out.
Police say there is a level four activation in New York City with over 900 cops mobilized.
New details are emerging about the Maine mass shooting suspect and his mental health, including why his actions concerned people at West Point earlier this year. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3scHwTZ
The lawsuit claims West Point is violating the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
A federal lawsuit is accusing West Point Military Academy of using race and ethnicity as factors in admissions. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3LsdqlO
It was found in May during renovation work on an 1829 monument to Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko.
It was found in May during renovation work on an 1829 monument to Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Sunday due to "life-threatening" flooding from storms and heavy rain.
"It is clear you graduate into an increasingly unsettled world where longstanding principles are at risk," Harris said.
Harris became the first woman to deliver the speech at the famed military academy. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
West Point has started to remove confederate statues and symbols from its 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.
Congressional panel also calls for the renaming of nine U.S. military bases that honor Confederate generals.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the BQE with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
A fire broke out at a Brooklyn apartment building as police officers were investigating calls for a possible dead body.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A Bronx mother of three lost nearly everything after a devastating fire. A complete stranger saw her story and decided he had to help.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the BQE with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
A fire broke out at a Brooklyn apartment building as police officers were investigating calls for a possible dead body.
A Bronx mother of three lost nearly everything after a devastating fire. A complete stranger saw her story and decided he had to help.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The NYPD is looking for a hit-and-run driver who they say fatally struck a woman in Greenwich Village early Sunday morning.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The Keasbey Fire Department in Woodbridge Township, which first organized 118 years ago, is set to close in October.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
More than 30 rheas, which are large flightless birds, were born at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey.
The Trump administration is calling it an "economic D-Day" as they lay out sanctions against governments that work with Iran. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
One man was shot in the head and killed, and another person was hurt after the double shooting at American Best Wings and Pizza in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov will appear in court as they face charges for climbing the Empire State Building on July 1.
A 33-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds Sunday night in Queens, police said.
