Grand marshals named for the Queens Pride Parade. Meet one of the honorees.
Amber Ferrer, an advocate and connector within the LGBTQIA+ community of Jackson Heights, has been named one of the grand marshals of the 2024 Queens Pride Parade.
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Amber Ferrer, an advocate and connector within the LGBTQIA+ community of Jackson Heights, has been named one of the grand marshals of the 2024 Queens Pride Parade.
The archives are entirely volunteer-run and open by appointment.
Organizers say the theme this year is strength through solidarity.
The governor also spoke out against anti-LGBTQ measures introduced in other states.
Officials estimate about 2 million people were in Manhattan on Sunday for the annual New York City Pride March.
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson, co-chairs of the New York City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus, discussed an apparent resurgence of hate in the city and where the Adams administration is falling short.
It's the final weekend of Pride Month, and New York continues to celebrate.
New York City's annual Pride march returns this weekend, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community around the world.
New York City is getting ready for a big weekend of events celebrating Pride Month.
Now at 66 years old, Wagenblast, who still goes by Bernie, is happier than ever.
Taken together, these two LGBTQ-themed art shows take visitors from the 1900s right up to current times.
Organizers say this June is about strength in solidarity, justice, activism and love.
Director of Programs Sage Rivera says the center is a space where residents can come to be themselves.
CBS2 got a sneak peek as they rehearsed the new Kylie Minogue song, "Padam Padam.
Two New Yorkers who identify as queer shared their inspiring stories after SALGA helped them come out to their families.
From a unicorn engaging with children, people dancing and lots of floats, attendees were celebrating their pride.
Gottheimer said Congress needs to do more to protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Every two weeks, truckloads of fresh fruits and vegetables are delivered to the Love Wins Food Pantry.
With its rainbow of languages and foods, to explore Jackson Heights is to travel the world.
Reporter Natalie Duddridge sits down with three performers to discuss why they do what they do.
Each performer is unique, like the many colors of the rainbow.
CBS2 was a proud media sponsor for the Queens Pride Parade and Festival in Jackson Heights.
Rivera was a 29-year-old gay, New York-born Puerto Rican who lived in Jackson Heights and worked as a bartender.
From the annual Pride March, to a star-studded performance or a way to celebrate with your furry friend...
This Pride Month, we're learning more about the Gender and Family Project at the Ackerman Institute for the Family.
A 29-year-old man was killed in a shooting inside a Queens bar early Tuesday morning. Police sources said he was not the intended target.
Eight years after it was put up with pride, the name Cesar Chavez has been removed from a school in Yonkers.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Stocks suffered a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climbed and mixed signals on Iran raised fears about inflation and growth.
A 29-year-old man was killed in a shooting inside a Queens bar early Tuesday morning. Police sources said he was not the intended target.
Eight years after it was put up with pride, the name Cesar Chavez has been removed from a school in Yonkers.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 firefighters with minor injuries Friday. All were taken to the hospital for treatment.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that led to massive lines at many airports.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
A teenager will be tried as an adult in the fatal shooting of another teen in Brooklyn.
Tiger Woods are arrested Friday after a rollover crash in Florida. Investigators say he was under the influence. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Paperback books that fit in your pocket have long been best sellers, hooking generations of readers, but the familiar book format is now disappearing from stores. Bradley Blackburn explains why.
The war in Iran is putting a strain on farmers across the country with fertilizer prices spiking and expenses piling up. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke to New Jersey farmers who said they're being forced to make tough decisions just as the peak season begins.
A dignified farewell was held Friday for an NYPD officer and National Guardsman. Major Sorffly Davius died from a medical episode on March 6 while deployed to Kuwait for Operation Epic Fury. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
