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On Tuesday, Wikinews attended a Veterans Day event in New Chapel Hill, Texas. 21 military veterans and one active member of the Army National Guard were honored at the event, while they were seated on the stage. As each military branch was named, the respective members from that branch stood to applause. Roughly 480 people attended the ceremony. The event was held to honor veterans and current US military members. In the US, the holiday is a time to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Observed each year on November 11, it began as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I. The US holiday recognizes veterans from all branches and eras, thanking them for their sacrifice, courage, and dedication. Communities across Texas held ceremonies, parades, and moments of silence to show appreciation. It’s also a day to reflect on the freedoms protected by their service and to offer support to those who continue to carry the burdens of duty.

The school’s band played the theme for each of the five military branches while students displayed the flags of each branch. Flags displayed were for the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Veterans for all branches except the Coast Guard were present on stage. The school’s band director, a veteran of the US Marine Corps, gave a brief address to those gathered.

• Zak Wellerman. LIST: East Texas honors veterans with ceremonies, parades and celebration events — CBS19.com, November 10, 2025

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On Wednesday, New York Police Department commissioner Jessica Tisch released a statement announcing her acceptance of mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani‘s offer for her to keep her role in his administration.

During the mayoral election, all three major candidates expressed their desire to keep Jessica Tisch. Mamdani faced criticism during his campaign for comments he had made in the past advocating for defunding the police.

The outgoing mayor, Eric Adams, praised Mamdani’s decision, saying that “In choosing her to stay on as police commissioner, Mayor-elect Mamdani is recognizing our public-safety efforts were right and that they will continue into the future.” The Justice Committee, a police reform group, derided Mamdani’s decision as “a rebuff of his promises to New Yorkers.”

• Anthony Izaguirre, Jake Offenhartz. New York Mayor-elect Mamdani says the city’s current police commissioner will stay on the job — Los Angeles Times, November 19, 2025
• Renee Anderson, Marcia Kramer. Jessica Tisch staying on as NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s police commissioner — CBS News, November 19, 2025
• Aaron Katersky, Ivan Pereira. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch agrees to stay on under Zohran Mamdani’s administration — ABC News, November 19, 2025