16-year-old accused of vandalizing World War I statue in NYC
A 16-year-old boy is in custody and facing felony charges after the NYPD says he vandalized a World War I memorial statue on the Upper East Side.
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A 16-year-old boy is in custody and facing felony charges after the NYPD says he vandalized a World War I memorial statue on the Upper East Side.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is offering $5,000 of his own money for information leading to the arrest of whoever vandalized a WWI statue Monday night.
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.
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
The San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into several temples in New York City's Chinatown and damaging religious statues this week.
Plans to close and consolidate schools in Middletown, New Jersey, have angered parents and students who feel blindsided by the news.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into several temples in New York City's Chinatown and damaging religious statues this week.
The MTA has replaced traditional wooden benches with metal leaning benches at one popular Manhattan subway station.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut billions of dollars in federal funding to the MTA over subway crime, but MTA officials, the governor and the mayor say they're not worried because crime is already down.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
Plans to close and consolidate schools in Middletown, New Jersey, have angered parents and students who feel blindsided by the news.
Another sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey is forcing drivers to follow detours around the area.
Witnesses cited in court documents said Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca drove across multiple lanes and almost hit a utility pole.
Mercy House, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, hosted a big celebration for mothers-to-be in need. It's the first time it has hosted one.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut billions of dollars in federal funding to the MTA over subway crime, but MTA officials, the governor and the mayor say they're not worried because crime is already down.
The Trump administration's deadline to Columbia University to make changes is set for the end of the day Thursday.
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
The San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night.
Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 20 points, Kristaps Porzingas had 25 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on Tuesday night.
Nazem Kadri and Matt Coronato scored first-period goals and the Flames beat the Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Pierre Engvall scored the tiebreaking goal in New York's four-goal third period, and the Islanders rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
Residents in parts of Queens say neighborhood streets are being treated like a parking lot for trucks, with trash accumulating among commercial vehicles left on the roadside.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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."
Another sinkhole opened up on I-80 Wednesday in Wharton, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest for the morning commute.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku welcomes in the official start of the spring equinox.
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for March 19 at 11 p.m.
Columbia University stands to lose $400 million in federal funding if they don't comply with a list of White House demands by Thursday. One university researcher told CBS News New York's Ali Bauman his life's work to help millions with a chronic illness is now on hold.
The only Planned Parenthood in Manhattan is set to close.
