Remains of Brooklyn veteran killed in World War II identified
Heffernan was a navigator on a B-24 heading to bomb Japanese rails, when his plane was apparently shot down.
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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.
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.
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.
In all, 50,000 tanks were mass produced by American car companies. Historians credit their brave crewmen.
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
A dream recently came true for a 95-year-old World War II vet from Lyndhurst, New Jersey. As CBS2's Cindy Hsu reports, he finally has his high school diploma.
D-Day -- June 6, 1944 -- marked the beginning of the end for Adolf Hitler.
D-Day, June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the end for Adolf Hitler. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A World War II veteran with no family had dozens of people attend his funeral Tuesday. CBS2's Christina Fan reports most never knew Eugene Dednam, but they wanted to ensure he received the dignified honor he deserves.
A new Coast Guard cutter was commissioned, named after Clarence Sutphin Jr.
A ceremony took place Thursday at the Intrepid to honor a Long Island man who became a World War II hero.
It's a breathtaking sight for the family from Northport -- Clarence Sutphin Jr.'s name proudly on the side of a ship
A late Long Island father who served in World War II is the namesake of a new Coast Guard cutter, which will be commissioned Thursday in Manhattan. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, his family had never heard of his heroics until now.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to the United States entering World War II.
President Roosevelt vowed America would always remember the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. But over the last 80 years, America's memory has changed. John Dickerson looks at how our memories of Pearl Harbor have changed across generations.
Defense officials say the remains of Private First Class Morris Swackhammer were accounted for in June.
He was killed in action while onboard the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. His remains were finally identified in 2016 thanks to advanced DNA technology.
There was a very special Veterans Day reunion on Thursday in Queens. Families traveled across the country for a touching surprise.
A crowd of more than 200 gathered to honor and celebrate every branch of the military.
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.
Local leaders call it a symbol of hope and courage.
The Army presented 99-year-old Ozzie Fletcher with the medal at Fort Hamilton on Friday.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the Paley Center for Media's annual holiday celebration in New York City.
Dozens of boats decked out in holiday decorations will line up for the annual parade along Freeport's Nautical Mile.
Democratic lawmakers are calling on Hegseth to resign over the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
