joseph lamb, a member of the air national guard. and lamb was a 15 year veteran, and the bronze work squad, three times overseas to afghanistan and wants to iraq. brans said detective joseph lamb economize the selflessness we can only strive for. a white and reduce children, in happier times news 12 westchester cover story about him. lambert turned home to a deployment in afghanistan to surprise his daughter who was performing in a singing competition. besides his family he also leaves behind at city and country that are grateful for another live look at a 50th briefing, on one day back in december of 2005, officer joseph lamb was off-duty when he chased down three teens who were wanted for stabbing someone inside at cbs on westchester avenue in the bronx. he chased them down and helped apprehend the and, just one example of the career and life that lamb lived. that is boat latest, live from the bronx this morning, back to you. liz: policing work on the hunt for a woman wanted for cutting two people on a train in brooklyn. this is a

ben: joseph lamb's body arrived to a hero's welcome. teresa priolo has more. >> reporter: one final jersey home for police detective joseph lamb leech's body arriving monday at stewart air national guard base in newburg, his grieving widow, his young son, his comrades waiting, watching, saluting, a true hero's welcome. >> he lived his life as a hero. but that fact makes today only marginally easier. it does not erase the pain. >> reporter: the decorated 15 year veteran of the nypd was serving as a tech sergeant with the air national guard when he and five other soldiers were killed by a suicide bomber outside back room air base in afghanistan last week. alongside was louis borokowsom. lamb was on his second tour of duty in afghanistan, also served one 4 in iraq, he has received a purple heart for valor in combat. this is video from news 12 during one of his surprise visits home. >> our grief is in the sudden tragic violence, seemingly senseless loss of the greatest husband, father, son, brother, the prime of his life. he really was supe

the tech and joseph lamb was a 15 year veteran of the department. the team girl who was slashed in a random attack in queens has broken her silence, the chinese exchange student says the wound is still very painful and she doesn't want this to happen to anyone else. a hiker miraculously survived after a terrifying fall from a cliff ledge rescuers found him clinging to a tree above the hudson river. liz: i am liz dahlem involved and and juliet. kerry: i am getting readyjuliet. kerry: i am getting ready for the christmas holiday. might have to put some short-run, deliveries. 70 degrees i am hearing. >> meteorologist: going to see some 70 degrees. didn't reveal nice and mild out there? 56 is the number right now in central park, hard to believe christmas is coming of this week, 33 and islip, 56 for a long talk, bridgeport at 51, 40s to the northwest in poughkeepsie and sussex, monticello 39, everyone seeing readings well above average for this time of year, tend to almost 20 degrees above where we were at this time a look at sky guardian radar shows we

. >> sergeant joseph lamb being pondered, promoting his life for protecting others. juliet: good riddance to 2015. it was a good year for me. you're seeing a lot of them out there, and gathered at times square to make room for new ones. ben: it was a good year for me, we had in addition to the family. hello. what was the reaction? >> meteorologist: varied little reaction. twitter reaction was mostly positive, 75%, 80% positive and as far as the powers that be, very little. it was kind of like nothing changed. >> there is a segment later on. maybe this is the reaction. dave: inga and bringing in a professional. misses part of their story. day and 2. were you surprised when talking? >> meteorologist: i did not focus and so we were on the air. worth 300 and as we are here. why not? >> meteorologist: all day week. juliet: some winter weather. >> meteorologist: you needed at. i don't know if you saw last night. i kept hearing it, what is that? juliet: no accumulation. juliet: still waiting for some snow totals. >> meteorologist: mostly sleet, freezing rain, wintery mix we

they raised flags tonight in memory of joseph lamb who had two children. cameras were rolling in 2013 after a 10-month deployment in afghanistan and surprised his step daughter. lemm had been serving nearly half of his two-year-old's son's life at that point. joseph lemm had reached detective grade in his years at the nypd. he worked on the warrant squad, as we said, often recapturing dangerous criminals and suspects. he also served in the air national guard doing two tours of duties in afghanistan and he had two young children. in a statement, commissioner william bratten said detective joseph lemm epitomized the selflessness we can only strive for, putting his country and his city first. tonight, the commissioner said we grieve and we remember this selfless public servant who dedicated his life to protecting others. there were five other americans killed in that incident at bag bagram air base, which is just south of kabal. a motorcycle drove into them with explosives and it exploded. the taliban has taken responsibility for that incident. detective jose

detective joseph lamb died while serving his country in afghanistat. "today in new york's" katherine we know about detective lamb. >> reporter: rob, there is so much grieving here. he worked in some of the toughest neighborhoods in new york city. he worked in the warren squad out of this police building here. this is the 5-0. the 50th police precinct station in the bronx. as you can see, purple and black bunting hangs over the doorway. it's what happened overseas, an attack by a suicide bomber in afghanistan that took his life. he was one of six american soldiers who died monday. a 15 year veteran of the nypd. he also served in the national guard. there was an emotional reunion back in 2013, a reunion filled with tears of joy when detective lamb surprised his wife and two children when he returned home to west chester county. they hadn't seen him in ten months. in that ainack overseas he and others were walking through a village when a suicide bomber on a motorcycle drove into them. a yatement from the nypd commissioner, bill bratton, said that he epit

juliet: thousands are preparing to one of the life of an a funeral for detective joseph lamb will be held at st. patrick's cathedral. ben: teresa priolo live a couple hours before the service gets underway. >> reporter: the kind of good by a hero deserves and inside of a majestic cathedral in midtown, thousands gathered to honor the life of detectives joseph lamb, 15 year veteran of the nypd, guardsmen, follower, husband, he wrote and that the outpouring last night in westchester, is any indication, he is loved and respected by those that happen to know him and by those who didn't but those who were simply inspired by his bravery and selflessness. lamb and five other americans were killed outside the back room air base in afghanistan, they were killed by at taliban suicide bomber. wham and those of individuals were serving as a security lewis bonascosco. governor cuomo spoke outside the wake and wanted a his respects, take a listen. >> their father is a hero's hero. >> we all want to be that man who lived his life that way with that honor, served his country, made the ultimate sacrif

ben: there will cbs the of the blue for the funeral of nypd detective joseph lamb. he was serving in the national guard when killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan. he will receive full military and police honors, and timothy cardinal dolan will preside over the funeral mass. juliet: three brothers are proudly following in their father's footsteps. deputy inspector anthony pavalli watched as his sons were sworn in to get there. that is crazy. they were part of the 1200 new officers graduating the police academy. the family thought one of the boys would join the force but not all of them. >> johnny boy there to gradually did, went on, has my shield, my for it, focusing on finance, business communication and told him to do what i do, this was my backup plan. juliet: the three brothers will go their separate ways serving in different precincts across the city. ben: the big apple is the most sophisticated city in america. juliet: was there any question? according to a new poll, new york, boston and washington d.c. in san francisco, chicago, also the most sophisticate

they lined up right by those barricades over there to say one last goodbye to tech sergeant joseph lamb. they did so under the watchful eye of the nypd. tonight tech sergeant joseph lem is home. >> he was transported to the west harrison funeral home. here his family, his guard members, his nypd brothers and sisters say goodbye. the line wanting to pay respect to the family stretched down the block. an anti-terrorism security detail was killed in afghanistan by a terror suicide bomber. >> there is a lot of things we have in common, obviously regionally. i'm also a police officer as >> lem led a tour overseas. his body was flown to the air base base. tonight they show resnects to his wife and two loving children. >> if my presence here supports them in any way, shape or form, i'm happy to be here. >> reporter: we've seen police departments from all over the tri-state area to pay their respects. we'll likely see more of that this evening. his funeral services will be held at st. patrick's cathedral in the city tomorrow. i'm ray villeda, news4 new york. >>> still ahead on news4 new york at

joseph lamb of westchester county and louis a suffix county native. >> it speaks of resilience and the ability to percent veer. >> a big milestone in lower manhattan came in may when the observatory finally opened at one world trade center in surrounding areas and was celebrated as another symbol of american resolve after the 9/11 >>> they battled a legionella out break originating in a building cooling tower and was sprayed out in a mist. last but not least one of the biggest stories in the world this year took place right here in our area. pope francis' visit to new york city. >> i came here because i wanted to meet the pope because i believe in a miracle. >> you believe in a miracle. >> and then you saw him. what was that like? >> it was the most precious moment of my life. >> people lined up at the airport on fifth avenue in central park and every place the holy father went on his short trip in september. he's expected to visit the u.s. mexico border coming up in february. >> we'll be right back. >>> coming up on cbs 2 news tonight tired of waiting on hold? there's a app for that.

joseph lamb and troops were killed in afghanistan. use the 15 year veteran. dari: an editorial that appeared online and picking ted cruz we be daughters is dancing monkeys has no place in politics. linda schmidt has more. reporter: that's right, it has angered a lot of people. it has been pulled from "the washington post" website. >> this is a the cartoon that sparks heated reaction. depicting senator ted cruz is an organ grinder and his daughters is trained monkeys. republican presidential hopeful that we responded with a tweet. stick with attacking me, carolina and catherine are out >> not much ticks me off. but making fun of my girls will do it would. reporter: after they appeared with ted cruz and his wife and holiday video that poked fun at political ads. >> was the night before the shutdown and all through the house not a bill with stirring. reporter: the cartoonist said the ted cruz has put his children in a political ad. don't start screaming when editorial cartoonists do so as well. the cartoon is sparking debate because the rule of thumb is that chi

the family of air force major posted condolences on facebook >>> another one was sergeant joseph lamb of the new york air guard. he was a new york city police disability. the n.y.p.d. veteran was killed during a second tour of duty, survived by a wife, second and daughter >>> the u.k. deployed troops to afghanistan in what it's calling an advisory role. the british ministry of defense is sending personnel into the province, as it escalates between the taliban and afghan forces. we have the latest from kaboom. >> now it's the fourth day of the clashes between the afghan forces and taliban. this morning we spoke to some prove yin shall government h initials. they told us last night that the forces arrived in sankin and conducted operation, they say - that the afghan forces that they were under the taliban siege were freed and supplied with water and ammunition and the operation is still continuing. the afghan official claims that they have recaptured four outposts. but the town is under control of the taliban. the afghan government, forces are pushing in to clear the area. it's not clea

. >>> hundreds attended a ceremony honoring technical sergeant joseph lamb as his body was returned to the base this afternoon. the nypd detective is one of five service members killed in an attack in afghanistan last monday. he was remembered for his courage, character, the city that he served. he returns as a hero. but that fact makes today only margely easier -- marginally easier. it does not erase the pain. >>> a wake will be held for him tomorrow in his home town. funeral services will be held wednesday morning at saint patrick's cathedral. >>> also another officer who died in the attack, will have a visitation -- and his funeral will be at new beginnings christian center. away. coming back, we're taking a look . >>> that he was nicknamed the crowd prince of basketball and delighted all fans of all ages with his hook shots and behind the court passes and court antics. the meadow lark man has died. >>> sade, he was the famous smile behind the harlem globe trotters. he was known as the crown prince of basketball. he was a sensational player who made audiences smile all oofert globe.

juliet: also killed was technical sergeant joseph lamb, thousands of police and military lined the streets outside st. patrick's cathedral for his lots of new yorkers and tourists too. it was a heartbreaking scene as is 4-year-old son saluted his father's casket. >> a lot more still to come, donald trump going after hillary clinton again. what he said this time. juliet: gives me a headache, mike is keeping track of the forecast. >> meteorologist: the forecast looks better for us, showers last night, now moving out of town. now we are left over with patchy morning fog which will be clearing out later on. will be up mild day. you want some snow? we need three inches of snow. 45 degrees is your startup temperature, daily and hourly forecasts available, myfoxny.com dunkin' donuts' unbelievable selection of breakfast sandwiches freshly made all day -- egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches for $4. juliet: we are bad. ben: it is december 31st orst. juliet: new year's eve. ben: do we need to throw in the towel? >> meteorologist: i hate to say it. ben: maybe we should get out of the way today. ben: t

. >>> detective joseph lamb was a 15-year veteran of the department and served three tours overseas with the international guard. lamb was part of a joint convoy of the u.s., nato and afghan forces targeted by a suicide bomber monday. he is survived by his wife and two children. christmas shoppers. it was at the roosevelt field mall. the suspect was quickly arrested and the 67-year-old victim is in serious but stable condition. >> new at 10:00, a man in montana taking his love for star wars a little too far. police say he threatened to shoot someone for spoiling the new movie for him. according to court documents, 18-year-old arthur roy wrote on facebook he was going to come to school and shoot the victim for revealing the plot before roy has seen the movie. he also reportedly posted that he had a cold pistol. if convicted, roy faces up to 20 years in prison. >>> two-month-old coroline is a healthy happy baby but her mom went through a lot to get to this point. we'll share with you some of her health struggles and her message to other moms, coming up. >>> no more rain falling out there t

antwan: lisa evers is live at's new work national -- where joseph lamb arrived this afternoon. >> antwan alison in the military they call it a ceremony where a story's -- soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice. at the steward air national guard base where sergeant lemm was remembered as a hero. lemm who is 45 is killed in action in afghanistan last week during his third tour of duty in the middle east come is second in afghanistan. he was also an lapd detective assigned to the top squad. hundreds of soldiers and dozens of police officers along with his wife children and family members were on hand as his body was wheeled off the plane a c-17 transport plane for the air national guard. he was taken into a hearse and given full military and police honors with a police escort as it was taken into west harrison where services will be held tomorrow for him where wake will be held in his local town in west harrison. here is some of what was said at the ceremony. he lived his life as a hero. he returns as a hero. but that fact makes today only marginally easier. it does not erase the pain. report

kerry: joseph lamb died while serving in afghanistan. teresa priolo is at st. patrick's cathedral this morning. good morning, teresa. >> good morning, everyone. they just set up speakers outside. people who are standing outside will be able to listen to it and be able to warn. after all, you have to remember, an officer, as well as a soldier and father and husband. more often than not resembling a superhero. >> their father is really a hero here. >> reporter: andrew cuomo just respects. >> four hours on and, friends, family and perfect strangers braved the rain and cold. a family man. law enforcement officer. >> always had a good heart. even as a rookie was not afraid to do what needed to be done. >> he was a good soldier. he was a good detective. a good american. >> reporter: he was killed alongside five other americans last week. his second to afghanistan. moving through a village when a telegram suicide bomber drove into their convoy. timothy cardinal dolan will officiate. a hero with no shortage of courage which. >> serving this country making the ultimate

joseph lamb served in the air national guard. he's a 15-year veteran of the department who had been deployed times. the 45-year-old leaves behind a wife and two children. >>> a suicide bomber drove a motorcycle into a joint convoy of u.s. nato and afghan forces and blew himself up on monday. the taliban has claimed responsibility for this attack. the explosion marked the deadliest day for american troops in afghanistan in more than three years. >> christa: new this morn, a texas grand jury deciding not to indict any jail officers in the death of sandra bland. she's a 28-year-old who was found hanging in her jail cell back in july three days after she was pulled over for not signaling before a lane change. the traffic stop became confrontational with bland refusing to get out of the car and then the trooper threatening her with a the ungun. it hasn't been determined if the trooper will face charges either. the woman who plowed into crowds of people on the las vegas strip killing one person and injuring free today on bail. 24-year-

joseph lamb will be given last rights. there will be a wake the night before in the town of west harrison in westchester county. >>> the search is on for whoever is stealing from churches in new jersey. the latest incident happened in clifton where someone stole a brand-new pain about ejesus statue. a spokesperson for the archbishop says this is the fourth theft this holiday season but not clear if all four are connected. he is encouraging parishioners to report all incidents to police. >>> still to come, the preps being made to bring in the new year at times square. >>> calls for action after police killed two people in chicago, one of them accidentally. >>> why zaro's is closing up shop in the bronx. >>> and we had record warmth over the weekend. but things are changing now. we've got the chill returning. in fact it already has. the sun is fading. and things turn wintery tonight. we're talking snow and sleet. up. >> we have breaking news now. we learned that one person died at this fire in williamsburg, brooklyn. the fir

lamb will be laid to rest wednesday in new york city. he was on a routine patrol when a homicide bomber drove a motorcycle into his convoy. the taliban claiming responsibility for that attack which killed five other americans. >>> and wrebreaking overnight, meadowlark lemon has died. you probably remember this. ♪ lemon was known for his half court hook shots, no look behind the back passes and on court clowning around, all those staples of the famous traveling team. he joined in 1954, after he got out of the u.s. army. the 83-year-old passed away overnight at his home in arizona. and those are your headlines. so much fun to watch. >> if you realize how old they were seeing the black and fight footage in the '50s and '60s. >>> governor mike huckabee joins us, he used to be on kauccouche like this but now beating the back woods in the fields in iowa, new hampshire and of course south carolina. governor, welcome back. >> thank you, very much, brian. i miss the couch but i'll enjoy the snow, ice and single dinl y iity digit temperatures in