
"November 1918" bringing story of World War I to Carnegie Hall
Local historian John Monsky's latest production is called "November 1918: The Great War and The Great Gatsby," and it explores the events and legacy of World War I.
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Local historian John Monsky's latest production is called "November 1918: The Great War and The Great Gatsby," and it explores the events and legacy of World War I.
They say the $20,000 battle-used German antique is a proud symbol of victory and sacrifice.
CBS2 photojournalist Sean McKenna went to Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to get firsthand accounts from veterans on the exact day and time World War I ended.
The event took place at a flagpole and grove of trees near 69th Street and Fifth Avenue. The trees were planted 97 years ago as a tribute to American women who served during World War I.
The 369th Infantry Regiment was made up of Black soldiers who fought in World War I.
The 369th Infantry Regiment was made up of Black soldiers who fought heroically in World War I, despite facing discrimination within the U.S. Army.
At 17, the Oyster Bay native joined the 369th Infantry Regiment, a unit of African-Americans started in Harlem that served overseas during "The Great War."
On Sunday, thousands lined the streets of Manhattan to honor the men and women who have fought for our country.
A special honor has been bestowed upon a local soldier, a hundred years in the making.
The embassy's Cultural Services kicked off the programs this week in New York City with public lectures and conferences focusing on art, literature and history and French-American relations.
Nearly 100 years ago, a German U-boat fired a single torpedo into the hull of the RMS Lusitania, a hulking ship with record-breaking speed that was carrying nearly 2,000 people from New York City to Liverpool, England.
A plume of water shot about 125 feet in the air and a boom echoed through town Wednesday as a military explosives team detonated a suspected mine that a diver had discovered partially buried in sand in the Atlantic Ocean.
Tuesday marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Rudy Giuliani, who was mayor of New York at the time, says we have to remain vigilant.
For old timers, Hoboken University Medical Center will forever be St. Mary's Hospital. Soon, it may be nothing at all. Gov. Christie Christie has now pledged state help to keep that from happening.
A World War I epic from the National Theater of Great Britain, "War Horse" has won the Tony Award for best play.
She says the information was uncovered through a Freedom of Information law request related to a city contract with a migrant shelter.
We were taken around the raw space inside and out, for one of the first tours of what is predicted to be a global destination.
The Blueshirts' 6-5 victory gave them six wins in their last seven and was the 3,000th in franchise history.
Courtney Gordon's mother and sister said he was depressed and they tried to get help for the 38-year-old for years.
The organization says workers are seeking gun licenses as well as undergoing weapons training and de-escalation techniques.
She says the information was uncovered through a Freedom of Information law request related to a city contract with a migrant shelter.
We were taken around the raw space inside and out, for one of the first tours of what is predicted to be a global destination.
Courtney Gordon's mother and sister said he was depressed and they tried to get help for the 38-year-old for years.
The organization says workers are seeking gun licenses as well as undergoing weapons training and de-escalation techniques.
The officer suffered a broken leg during the altercation on Thursday near Riverside Park.
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
It's shaping up to be a milder day, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50.
It's the coldest morning since last February, with widespread wind chills in the teens and low 20s.
Sunny-day flooding is happening more often in New Jersey's coastal communities as sea levels rise.
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
A neighbor called the woman, believed to be in her 80s, and her son fixtures of the neighborhood.
The nurses went on strike on Aug. 4, fighting for better staffing, sick time and insurance benefits.
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
"Me resigning is me folding, is me giving in to the desire of a select few," Santos told CBS New York.
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
She says the information was uncovered through a Freedom of Information law request related to a city contract with a migrant shelter.
The organization says workers are seeking gun licenses as well as undergoing weapons training and de-escalation techniques.
Israel dismissed warnings leading up to the terrorist attack, Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said.
The conflict in the Middle East spilled into the classroom this week, which begs the question, how do we make sure protests remain respectful and not hateful?
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Friday marked the 35th annual World AIDS Day, when people gather to remember those who have died of and been impacted by HIV/AIDS.
This is all part of the governor's $1 billion plan to transform that state's mental health care system.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
Hospitals in China are swamped with kids diagnosed with pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
We were taken around the raw space inside and out, for one of the first tours of what is predicted to be a global destination.
The band members are hanging up their platform boots.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
The Blueshirts' 6-5 victory gave them six wins in their last seven and was the 3,000th in franchise history.
Quarterback Tim Boyle was benched in the second half of the ugly 13-8 defeat on Sunday.
It was the Magic's first loss since Nov. 14, when the Nets beat them in their previous trip to Barclays Center.
Sorokin finished with at least 40 saves for the fourth time this season.
The Rangers trailed 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring three straight to get their league-best 17th win.
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
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.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
The school from the South Bronx became the first city football team to win the AAA championship. Hayes beat St. Francis of Buffalo 40-22 on Saturday, and they won the title despite playing every game this season away from their home field. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock says the Tri-State Area may see some snowflakes during the work week.
Maurice Dubois was taken around the raw space in the Bronx inside and out, for one of the first tours of what is predicted to be a global destination.
The city responded by calling her claims "false and baseless." CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The controversial initiative was announced Sunday by the United Bodega Workers of America. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.