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Stamford Schools Consider New Policy On Holidays

A Board of Education committee in Stamford is looking at the calendar and which holidays schools would be closed a long term policy question.

2013/03/18

Photo Credit: Glenn Sweitzer/Courtesy Big Machine Publicity

Brantley Gilbert Visits With U.S. Veterans

He took time out on Veteran’s Day to visit a Nashville hospital and play a few songs. ” I have so much respect for them,” he said. “It was an honor.”

2012/11/28

Sailors walk past the Vietnam Memorial Wall (Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/GettyImages)

Opinion: Our Veterans Should Not Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.

2012/11/12

Veterans Volunteer

Veterans Assist In Rockaways Relief Effort On Veterans Day

Former members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have already given much to the country used this Veterans Day to help storm victims who were still hurting after Superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/11

Mayor Bloomberg marches in 2012 Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2012 (credit: Spencer T Tucker/Mayor's Office)

Thousands Watched As Veterans Day Parade Marched Up Fifth Avenue

This was the first Veterans Day honoring the men and women who served in uniform since the last U.S. troops left Iraq last December.

2012/11/11

Cpl. Jason Dunham arriving in Iraq in early 2004.

Yellow Ribbon Tied To WTC Tree Ahead Of Veterans Day As Special Gesture Of Honor

More than 100 ribbons were distributed at the Saturday morning ceremony. A wreath was laid near the tree, which thrives more than a decade after it emerged from the smoking rubble.

2012/11/10

Girl Scouts visiting the George Washington Bridge on November 13, 2011. Credit: Girl Scouts of America

NY Girl Scout Troops Will Use Day Off To Help Families Affected By Sandy

The scouts will be stationed at 25 corporate offices and public venues on Monday, when schools are closed for Veterans Day.

2012/11/10

The Annual Veterans Day Parade (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Veterans Day Parade Guide 2012

Veterans Day marks an opportunity for U.S. military service members to come together and remember the sacrifices they’ve made.

CBS New York–2012/11/10

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Remember Veterans Day: Classic War Movies Of Heroism And Sacrifice

In honor of Veterans Day 2012, we’ve compiled our favorite films that best define the heroism, horrors, camaraderie, and honor you find during wartime.

2012/11/09

Former Mayor Ed Koch (file/Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)

Ed Koch Named Grand Marshal Of Veterans Day Parade

According to the group, Koch was given the honor for serving in the Army during World War II and for his service to Vietnam Veterans during his term as mayor.

2012/10/22

Swastika painted on a library in Queens on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 (Photo credit: Alex Florez)

Arrest Made In Queens Library, Synagogue, Church Swastikas Incident

Franco Rodriguez, 40, has been charged with graffiti as a hate crime for allegedly spray painting swastikas on a library, synagogue and church in Jackson Heights.

2011/11/14

Veterans Day Parade - New York, NY - Nov 11, 2011 (credit: Sophia Hall / WCBS 880)

NYC Marks Veterans Day With 92nd Annual Parade

Over 20,000 participants marched in the 92nd Annual Veteran’s Day Parade Friday alongside 3,000 active-duty servicemen and women.

2011/11/11

Former New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, NY - Jul 24, 2011 (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Tom Seaver Pays Tribute On Veterans Day

Hall of Fame pitcher and retired Marine Tom Seaver is in New York for Veterans Day, saluting both veterans and active duty service personnel.

2011/11/11

Gavel (file / credit: clipart.com)

Nassau County Opens New Court For Veterans

Nassau County officials are marking Veterans Day a day early. They opened a court Thursday dedicated to cases involving former service members involved in non-violent crimes.

2011/11/10

American soldiers in Iraq (file / credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Bronx Iraq Veteran Talks About Her Service Ahead Of Veterans Day

Zana Edmonds was leaving the shower in Iraq in 2004 when a mortar landed nearby. She was knocked unconscious and lost her hearing for two weeks. She still suffers from PTSD and a brain injury.

2011/11/10

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