Highlights from our big 50th anniversary event in Times Square

Highlights from our big 50th anniversary event in Times Square

In the summer of 1977, the “Son of Sam” serial killer struck terror into the hearts of New Yorkers.

In the summer of 1977, the “Son of Sam” serial killer struck terror into the hearts of New Yorkers.

In the summer of 1977, the “Son of Sam” serial killer struck terror into the hearts of New Yorkers.

In the summer of 1977, the “Son of Sam” serial killer struck terror into the hearts of New Yorkers.

On August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon resigned.

On August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon resigned.

Roughly 30 years ago when Dan Carione took an oath to protect and serve with the NYPD, he had no idea that someday he would take on another role as a civilian fighting for others. Now he's a champion for the hearing impaired.

In today’s Back Story, WCBS becomes a song.