Intrepid marks Pearl Harbor Day with annual wreath laying
Wednesday marks the 81st anniversary of the deadly attack on America's naval fleet in Hawaii in 1941.
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Wednesday marks the 81st anniversary of the deadly attack on America's naval fleet in Hawaii in 1941.
Eight decades after the attack on Pearl Harbor, families of local survivors and former crew members remembered the impact of that day.
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.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
Craig Allen and Ashton Altieri have the Tri-State Area's updated winter storm forecast on CBS News New York.
New Yorkers have been bracing for treacherous conditions from the winter storm. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The winter storm pelted New Jersey with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Ashton Altieri has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Ashton Altieri has the Tri-State Area's updated winter storm forecast on CBS News New York.
