Rallies, marches kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
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Masses celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month in central Brooklyn
Leaders in Brooklyn's "Little Caribbean" celebrate culture while also addressing concerns over rising housing costs
Dr. Sally Ride honored with statue at The Cradle of Aviation Museum
As we celebrate Pride Month, we take you to Long Island where the first astronaut known to be part of the LGBT community is honored with a statue.
CBS2 volunteers hit the beach for Community Day
Members of the CBS2 team hit the beach Thursday as part of our #BetterTogether initiative. Our parent company, Paramount Global, hosted a Community Day. CBS2's John Elliott shows us how volunteers stepped up to help.
"Americano!" is Tony Valdovinos' tale of the struggle of undocumented immigrants
National Immigrant Heritage Month shines a light on their struggles. An off-Broadway musical is doing the same.
Great beach reads for Pride Month
There's never a bad time for a good summer read, and as we continue to observe Pride Month, we celebrate the unique voices that are brought to the forefront to inspire and enlighten with some notable books, perfect for the beach.
Therapists offer guidance on how to cope with anti-LGBTQ actions and hate speech
From violent actions, like burning a Pride flag, to government actions like passing anti-LGBTQ bills, hate speech or hate crimes can have lasting impacts on the LGBTQ community.
Kirrin Finch clothing company makes "menswear-inspired clothes for women, trans and non-binary folks"
For some, the clothes they wear helps define who they are and how they want to be perceived.
30th Annual Queens Pride Parade draws crowd of hundreds
The parade honors Julio Rivera, a gay man who was attacked and killed in Jackson Heights in 1990.
Hundreds participate in Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk
Hundreds came together to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention steps off
This year's walk will raise more than $2.5 million for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
André Thomas discusses the history of Pride and its future
The theme for this year's NYC Pride is "Unapologetically us."
Hundreds to take part in Out of Darkness Overnight Walk for suicide prevention
Justin Melnick, who has taken this emotional journey for years, encourages anyone who has been touched by suicide or mental illness to join in.
New York tops annual State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index
The findings show a growing divide when it comes to legislation, workplace environment and overall culture.
Lambda Lounge hosts Harlem Pride launch party
The event raises money and honors those supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Alice Austen House celebrates photographer's queer identity as "essential to understanding her work"
Austen was never properly recognized through the lens of who she really was until years after death.
Apex for Youth program pairs Asian American youth with volunteer mentors
A New York City nonprofit is celebrating 30 years of supporting underserved Asian and immigrant youth.
AAPI heritage curriculum coming to NYC schools
Teachers will use a guide that includes profiles of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. to launch a pilot program in social studies and literacy units.
NJ DOE acting commissioner discusses AAPI curriculum
Earlier this year, CBS2 met New Jersey students who lobbied for Asian American history to be taught in school.
City leaders, advocates discuss issues facing AAPI community
The Asian American Federation brought together AAPI advocates, amplifying community voices and concerns .
Queens community soon to be renamed 'Little Manila'
The Woodside street also has businesses that help people send packages to the Philippines, and there's a national bank.
Hofstra engineering student's failed arch stands as symbol of "resilience"
Esther Zhang turned her failed 3D-printed arch into a work of art that now stands as a symbol to inspire future students.
NYC holds inaugural AAPI heritage parade
The Big Apple is home to the country's second largest AAPI population.
NYC celebrates Japanese culture with first ever Japan Parade
The celebration of Japanese culture stepped off on Central Park West, marching from West 81st Street to 68th.
Chinatown museum aims to amplify long overlooked history
A new state-of-the-art headquarters scheduled to open in 2025 hopes to educate 300,000 visitors a year.
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8-year-old injured in Bed-Stuy shooting
A bullet grazed the boy's leg while he was standing in a courtyard on Quincy Street with the three other victims.
Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95
The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
NYC Pride March steps off, plan for street closures
The march started at noon at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, then passes the historic Stonewall Inn and ends in Chelsea.
Gunman wanted for apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
Police said the shots were fired from a dark sedan. They are looking for the gunman
Man seriously injured in Brooklyn shooting
Police said the man was shot at the Brevoort Houses on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
First Alert Forecast: Classic summer day, upper 80s and mostly sunny
Expect mostly sunny skies with some more high clouds streaming in toward this evening. It's humid, but not overly oppressive.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
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MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95
The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
NYC Pride March steps off, plan for street closures
The march started at noon at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, then passes the historic Stonewall Inn and ends in Chelsea.
Gunman wanted for apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
Police said the shots were fired from a dark sedan. They are looking for the gunman
Man seriously injured in Brooklyn shooting
Police said the man was shot at the Brevoort Houses on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Nassau Co. hoping to attract more lifeguards amid shortage
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
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Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact N.Y. governor's race
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Alonso hits two HRs, Mets beat Marlins
Alonso's home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie.
Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks
New York was no-hit for just the eighth time. Houston had been the previous team to do it on June 11, 2003.
Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
Judge, Yanks agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
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MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95 years old
The first 95 guests in line for the world-famous roller coaster on Sunday ride for free in honor of the milestone.
Planned Parenthood to lead NYC Pride March
This is the first march without COVID restrictions since 2019. Plan for street closures.
One hurt in apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
If was unclear if the victim was the intended target, police said.
Man in critical condition after another shooting in Bed-Stuy
It happened less than an hour after an 8-year-old was hurt in a separate shooting.
