A 101-year-old NYC native just received an honor 80 years in the making
A 101-year-old World War II veteran from New York City has received France's Legion of Honor for his service.
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A 101-year-old World War II veteran from New York City has received France's Legion of Honor for his service.
A 101-year-old World War II veteran from New York City has received France's Legion of Honor for helping liberate France from the Nazis. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke to him about the special honor 80 years in the making.
Jack Hausman, a 101-year-old World War II veteran from Queens, received France's Legion of Honor -- the French Republic's highest honorary distinction.
The remains of a World War II airman from Connecticut who was killed in 1944 are finally coming home after they were found at a cemetery in France.
The remains of a World War II airman from Connecticut are finally coming home 80 years after Nazis shot down his plane 4,000 miles away. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Dominick Critelli, a 103-year-old World War II veteran on Long Island, plays saxophone, goes to phys ed classes and says he still has things he wants to do with his life.
A 103-year-old World War II veteran on Long Island is getting attention for his saxophone-playing stamina. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan introduces us to Dominick Critelli, who has songs to play and stories to tell.
While most people probably associate Jewish delis with New York, they also have important roots in Chicago's meat industry.
It's part of an ongoing effort by the Manhattan district attorney's office to retrieve stolen pieces.
Two works of art stolen by Nazis during World War II were returned to the family of the original owner's Friday. As CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, it's part of an ongoing effort by the Manhattan district attorney's office to retrieve stolen pieces.
Army scientists used DNA and dental records to identify the 22-year-old soldier as Sgt. Bernard J. Sweeney Jr.
An unknown soldier is unknown no more. Tuesday, he received a hero's welcome 79 years after his death in World War II. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports on the extraordinary effort to give the fallen hero a proper burial on Long Island. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45swMi7
The exhibit features fragments from the plane found 78 years later, rare photographs and an immersive installation.
The Intrepid Museum is debuting a new permanent exhibit about a World War II fighter bomber. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48iXsEo
The Eagle was built in Germany in 1936. The U.S. received it for reparations after World War II.
Brandon Uranowitz is a Tony Award nominee for "Leopoldstadt", the Tom Stoppard play about a Jewish family fighting antisemitism in Vienna, Austria, during World War II.
On Long Island, students are involved in a unique history challenge influenced by a remarkable 97-year-old veteran.
On Long Island, students are involved in a unique Normandy history challenge influenced by a remarkable 97-year-old veteran. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Michael Uhrin's remains weren't identified until nearly 80 years after his B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber was shot down over Germany in 1943.
U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Michael Uhrin's remains weren't identified until nearly 80 years after his B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber was shot down over Germany in 1943. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Ferencz secured convictions for 22 former Nazi commanders who were charged with murdering over 1 million Jews, Gypsies and others.
The retired major served in several wars and later became a nurse at Amityville High School on Long Island.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we'd like to honor a hero in our midst -- a remarkable centenarian from Long Island. She rose above bigotry and backlash to become the first Black nurse in the desegregated Army during World War II. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan introduces us to Major Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who never stopped persevering.
World War II veteran Lee Fadem was celebrating his 102nd birthday.
There was a special tribute to a World War II veteran at the curtain call of Tuesday night's performance of the new Broadway musical "Some Like It Hot."
