101-year-old World War II veteran receives France's Legion of Honor medal
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.
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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."
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.
A homeless man who police say was set on fire while sleeping on a New York City subway car has been reunited with his family.
Jack Eichel scored at 4:52 of overtime and the Golden Knights beat the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, returns to court Monday, as his attorneys try to suppress evidence from his upcoming trial.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
A homeless man who police say was set on fire while sleeping on a New York City subway car has been reunited with his family.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, returns to court Monday, as his attorneys try to suppress evidence from his upcoming trial.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
Riders in Manhattan and Queens are in for a change on the F and M subway lines, which the MTA hopes will reduce congestion.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
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.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
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.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
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.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
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.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The iconic Wythe Diner was 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" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," 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.
Jack Eichel scored at 4:52 of overtime and the Golden Knights beat the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday.
The Knicks got 30 points from Jalen Brunson and beat the Magic 106-100 on Sunday, improving to 13-1 at home.
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.
An earlier crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway has made a mess of traffic for the morning commute.
The F and M lines are swapping in Queens, which the MTA says will save riders time. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A man who police say was set on fire while he slept on a subway car in Manhattan has undergone one surgery and is set to have a second.
New photos show evidence in the case, including a bus ticket and clothing. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the latest.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
