
Soldier killed in WWII identified as missing Conn. man
Army scientists used DNA and dental records to identify the 22-year-old soldier as Sgt. Bernard J. Sweeney Jr.
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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 Intrepid Museum is debuting a new permanent exhibit about a World War II fighter bomber. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48iXsEo
The exhibit features fragments from the plane found 78 years later, rare photographs and an immersive installation.
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."
The Pro Football Hall of Famer dominated on the field, but was about as great an American as you'll find off of it.
She joined the Marine Corps Reserve in the 1940s, helping search for German U-boats off the coast of New Jersey.
Eight decades after the attack on Pearl Harbor, families of local survivors and former crew members remembered the impact of that day.
Wednesday marks the 81st anniversary of the deadly attack on America's naval fleet in Hawaii in 1941.
Heffernan was a navigator on a B-24 heading to bomb Japanese rails, when his plane was apparently shot down.
The family of Army Lt. John Heffernan Jr. will bury him on Saturday, 78 years after his death. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
All six people who were onboard the two planes at the time of the crash were killed, a county official said.
A 99-year-old World War II veteran in Paterson, New Jersey, was given a high honor by the mayor and city council. CBS2's Alice Gainer was there.
It's well-deserved recognition for Liguori, a Paterson native who served in the Navy for eight years.
A 99-year-old World War II veteran in Paterson, New Jersey, was given a high honor by the mayor and city council. CBS2's Alice Gainer was there.
The Winnipeg Jets won their eighth consecutive game, 4-3 over the New York Islanders on Friday night.
No. 12 St. John's extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 68-62 comeback victory over No. 19 UConn on Friday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Miami Heat 102-86 on Friday night.
Mohamed Bahi, an ex-employee of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, plans to plead guilty to charges as part of the federal corruption case against the mayor.
The short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night.
Mohamed Bahi, an ex-employee of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, plans to plead guilty to charges as part of the federal corruption case against the mayor.
A real estate broker was murdered and his body was dumped on the side of a major roadway in Queens, police sources say.
A great-grandmother in Queens celebrated her 103rd birthday Friday.
Kevin Richardson, one of the Exonerated Five, stopped by his alma mater in the Bronx on Friday to discuss the importance of knowing your rights when encountering law enforcement.
The New York City Council speaker and immigrant advocates are slamming direction from the mayor to city workers about how they should interact with federal immigration agents.
Another round of snow and sleet is coming to NYC on Saturday night, and much of the area will be under a winter storm watch.
Snow and freezing rain fell early Thursday around the NYC area, so how much did we get?
The weather starts out warm Tuesday around the NYC area, but turns cold and windy by the afternoon.
Chris Collins, one of the victims in the Washington, D.C. plane crash, is being remembered for his active volunteer work and love for animals at a Connecticut dog shelter.
From snow to spring-like temperatures, the NYC area will see another weather rollercoaster this week.
A New Jersey supermarket held a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce lookalike contest Friday to celebrate the Super Bowl.
Another round of snow and sleet is coming to NYC on Saturday night, and much of the area will be under a winter storm watch.
Officials on Thursday announced charges against the suspect in last week's fatal shooting of 9-year-old Yasin Morrison in Newark.
A viral video claims there was an ICE raid at a popular restaurant in New Jersey, but the owner says the whole thing was a hoax.
The brother of Brian Sicknick, a U.S. Capitol Police officer who died days after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on on the Capitol, blasted President Trump's decision to grant clemency to some 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants.
A murder that occurred more than two decades ago has finally been solved, according to Suffolk County's Cold Case Unit.
Amandeep Singh was sentenced on Long Island for a wrong-way crash that killed teens Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein.
A flower delivery service that claimed to operate out of Long Island has racked up thousands of complaints nationwide.
Democrats are looking to un-arm Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's citizen deputies.
For the second time in a little more than a year, a car has plowed through the front of a family-owned Chinese restaurant in Farmingdale.
A federal judge Friday prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of USAID on administrative leave for now.
The MTA says it needs more than $68 billion to fund its capital plan for subway improvements. The head of the agency told lawmakers Thursday it's up to them to figure out how to raise the money.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
Mayor Eric Adams spent another morning in Washington D.C. and his time with President Trump appears to have paid off.
For the second time in just two weeks, there has been a gun and gang takedown in New York City.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Hundreds of people rallied at a Manhattan park on Monday, calling for protections for transgender people following President Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming health care.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken another step to protect New York doctors who prescribe abortion pills after one was indicted in Louisiana.
A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in a state with one of the strictest abortion bans.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
A New Jersey supermarket held a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce lookalike contest Friday to celebrate the Super Bowl.
In "Good Night, And Good Luck," George Clooney is making his Broadway debut, which is based on his movie.
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
Beyoncé released the dates for her Cowboy Carter Tour, with a stop in the New York area at MetLife Stadium.
Blue Man Group took the stage for the last time in New York City on Sunday, ending their 33-year run off-Broadway.
The Winnipeg Jets won their eighth consecutive game, 4-3 over the New York Islanders on Friday night.
No. 12 St. John's extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 68-62 comeback victory over No. 19 UConn on Friday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Miami Heat 102-86 on Friday night.
The short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night.
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Thursday night and snapped a four-game skid.
A great-grandmother in Queens celebrated her 103rd birthday Friday.
Kevin Richardson, one of the Exonerated Five, stopped by his alma mater in the Bronx on Friday to discuss the importance of knowing your rights when encountering law enforcement.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding towards the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to plant more trees.
An East Harlem pediatric clinic is encouraging families to launch their literacy journey early as data shows falling reading scores nationwide.
New York City's plan to redevelop Red Hook's waterfront is sparking debate.
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."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for February 7 at 11 p.m.
Flu cases are skyrocketing in New York City with the number of cases nationwide at the highest levels in 15 years. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A federal judge is blocking President Trump from putting thousands of foreign aid workers on paid leave. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has the latest on the administration's effort to shut down USAID.
The Bronx and Queens zoos are making changes after several birds there died, suspected of having the bird flu. It comes as the state of New York is taking more action to prevent the spread of the disease, including shutting down markets that sell live birds. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency so New York can coordinate with local governments when snow moves in Saturday night. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has more on how people in Yonkers are preparing.