Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
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Civil Rights 50 Years Later: The Day DOMA Was Defeated
Over two weeks, WCBS 880′s Wayne Cabot is taking a look at the law and its impact on the decades that follow.
Gay Couples Celebrate Joint Filings On Eve Of Tax Deadline
When the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act last summer, it paved the way for gay couples to filed their taxes as married.
Christie Administration Asks N.J. Supreme Court To Take Appeal On Gay Marriage
A judge ruled Friday that the state must allow gay couples to wed starting Oct. 21. But Gov. Chris Christie plans to appeal the ruling.
N.J. Judge: Same-Sex Couples Must Be Allowed To Marry
In a summary judgment issued Friday, Judge Mary Jacobson says now that the federal government recognizes gay marriages, not doing so in New Jersey would violate the state constitution.
NJ Legal Hearing To Test Federal Gay Marriage Ruling
The hearing brings the spotlight on gay marriage back to New Jersey, where the legal battle over the issue has been waged since 2002 - before any state recognized same-sex marriage.
State To Provide Refunds For Estate Taxes Paid By Same-Sex Spouses
The State of New York said Tuesday that it will give same-sex spouses refunds for estate taxes they were forced to pay because federal law didn't recognize gay marriage.
2 Million Turn Out For Annual New York Gay Pride Parade
Throngs of marchers hoisting signs and rainbow flags made their way down Fifth Avenue, West 8th Street and Christopher Street Sunday for New York City's Gay Pride March.
DOMA Suit Plaintiff Windsor To Serve As Pride March Marshal
Edith Windsor, the plaintiff who filed the lawsuit that led to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against the Defense of Marriage Act this week, will be among the grand marshals for this year's New York City Gay Pride parade.
New Push On For Gay Marriage In New Jersey
On the steps of the steps of the Statehouse in Trenton, Garden State Equality's Troy Stevenson said Thursday that the time is now for gay marriage in New Jersey.
Crowds Rally In NYC To Celebrate High Court's Ruling On DOMA
Crowds rallied in the West Village Wednesday, celebrating the Supreme Court's decision Wednesday striking down a provision of a federal law that denied federal benefits to gay married couples.
Christie Says He'd Veto Same-Sex Marriage Bill A Second Time
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that he would veto a same-sex marriage bill again.
Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA Provision, Dismisses Prop. 8 Case
The Supreme Court has issued a pair of significant but incomplete victories for supporters of gay marriage.
NYC Woman At Center Of DOMA Case Hopeful Outcome Is 'Going To Be Good'
Justices heard arguments Wednesday in a New York City woman's case that challenges the constitutionality of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act.
Supreme Court Grounds Packed On First Day Of California Same-Sex Marriage Case
They mostly kept their distance, these supporters and opponents of gay marriage, as they massed Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court to proclaim with signs and slogans their conflicting views about the cutting-edge question before the justices.
Supreme Court To Take Up New Yorker's Historic DOMA Case
The plaintiff in the case is Edith Windsor, who lived with her partner Thea Spyer in New York City for more than four decades and was forced to pay $363,053 in estate taxes when Spyer died in 2009 because DOMA didn't recognize their marriage.
Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On 2 Same-Sex Marriage Cases This Week
Tuesday will mark the moment thousands of couples across the Tri-State Area and the entire nation have been waiting for. The U.S. Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments on two cases that could define what marriage is.
Hundreds Rally For Gay Rights At Washington Square Park
The demonstration comes as the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on two cases this week.
New Jersey Activists Hope Supreme Court Will Rule For Gay Marriage
Gay rights activists in New Jersey hope the U.S. Supreme Court will establish a constitutional right to gay marriage and end a prohibition in that state.
City, State Lawmakers: LGBT Equality Needs To Be Reality Across America
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Jerrold Nadler and city council speaker Christine Quinn were among the politicians who met with community leaders at Gay Men's Health Crisis headquarters Sunday afternoon to talk about an LGBT equality measure.
New York Appeals Court Strikes Down Defense Of Marriage Act
The decision upholds a lower court judge who ruled that the 1996 law that defines marriage as involving a man and a woman was unconstitutional.
Forum To Address Challenges NYC Same-Sex Married Couples Face
Even though New York is one of the few states in the nation to recognize same-sex marriage, St. Sen. Daniel Squadron points out that the federal government still doesn't.
President Obama Speaks At LGBT Fundraiser As NY Weighs Same-Sex Marriage
Saying he believed the Defense of Marriage Act was "wrong" and "unfair," the President added his voice to the debate still raging in Albany over a bill allowing same-sex marriage.
2 Lawsuits Challenge Defense Of Marriage Act
Two new lawsuits have been filed on behalf of gay and lesbian couples in four states to challenge a 1996 law denying married gay couples federal benefits.
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Elected officials tout new plan to improve road safety in Queens
- Elected officials in Queens are working to improve street safety in the borough by laying out a years-long plan.
Rep. George Santos says he expects to be expelled from Congress this week
New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman is co-sponsoring a privileged resolution to remove Santos.
2 dead after truck crashes into ditch in Essex County
Sources told CBS New York the truck's driver may have suffered a medical emergency.
Watch live: Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, is in the front row.
First Alert Weather: Coldest weather of the season settling in
The coldest air of the season will likely be observed Tuesday through at least Wednesday morning.
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Elected officials tout new plan to improve road safety in Queens
- Elected officials in Queens are working to improve street safety in the borough by laying out a years-long plan.
Rep. George Santos says he expects to be expelled from Congress this week
New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman is co-sponsoring a privileged resolution to remove Santos.
First Alert Weather: Coldest weather of the season settling in
The coldest air of the season will likely be observed Tuesday through at least Wednesday morning.
Class Act with Chris Wragge headed to Francis Lewis High School in Queens
The school has a little bit of everything, like a culinary department with a rooftop greenhouse where kids grow food for their culinary program.
3 women sought after 2 cab drivers robbed at gunpoint
Police released images of the women in hopes that someone may recognize them after police said they robbed taxi drivers in two separate incidents.
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First Alert Weather: Coldest weather of the season settling in
The coldest air of the season will likely be observed Tuesday through at least Wednesday morning.
40 years ago, getting Cabbage Patch doll for Christmas was parental mission
The year was 1983, and the demand far exceeded the supply, as parents cut all kinds of corners to get one.
Thanksgiving travel rush continues as millions head home
According to estimates, TSA agents screened 2.9 million passengers on Sunday, a single-day record for the agency.
First Alert Forecast: Rain this evening
Rain will start moving in by mid-afternoon and pick up later in the evening.
Travel goes fairly smoothly at Tri-State Area airports
Drivers are dealing with delays in and around New York City as people try to return home following the long holiday weekend.
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2 dead after truck crashes into ditch in Essex County
Sources told CBS New York the truck's driver may have suffered a medical emergency.
First Alert Weather: Coldest weather of the season settling in
The coldest air of the season will likely be observed Tuesday through at least Wednesday morning.
Police make arrest in South Plainfield, N.J. triple homicide
Officers responded to a call of multiple shots fired at an apartment complex on Coppola Drive at around 9 a.m. on Monday.
40 years ago, getting Cabbage Patch doll for Christmas was parental mission
The year was 1983, and the demand far exceeded the supply, as parents cut all kinds of corners to get one.
Paterson, N.J. kicks off its 2nd annual Restaurant Week
The city started restaurant week last year to help establishments recover from the pandemic, and there's something for everyone.
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Rep. George Santos says he expects to be expelled from Congress this week
New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman is co-sponsoring a privileged resolution to remove Santos.
First Alert Weather: Coldest weather of the season settling in
The coldest air of the season will likely be observed Tuesday through at least Wednesday morning.
DMV: N.Y. Drivers without vision test will have license suspended Friday
A measure adopted during the pandemic allowed drivers to temporarily self-certify the test in order to renew their licenses.
Hochul reviewing biomarker testing bill that could change cancer treatment
The genetic testing helps create more targeted treatment plans. However, one-third of health plans don't currently cover it.
New York settles lawsuit over legal cannabis rollout
Carmen Fiore, a disable military veteran, filed a discrimination lawsuit in August, claiming he and other vets were passed over in favor of those convicted of a pot-related crime in awarding dispensary licenses.
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Rep. George Santos says he expects to be expelled from Congress this week
New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman is co-sponsoring a privileged resolution to remove Santos.
Watch live: Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, is in the front row.
Chancellor Banks meets with Queens students to discuss pro-Israel teacher
Students streamed out of school Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials.
Hochul reviewing biomarker testing bill that could change cancer treatment
The genetic testing helps create more targeted treatment plans. However, one-third of health plans don't currently cover it.
Write-in candidate continues to lead Harrison mayoral race by just 1 vote
A recount is underway, but former mayor Ron Belmont believes he defeated incumbent Richard Dionisio.
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Hochul reviewing biomarker testing bill that could change cancer treatment
The genetic testing helps create more targeted treatment plans. However, one-third of health plans don't currently cover it.
Hackensack Meridian Health hit with possible network breach
Patients in need of emergency care were being diverted away from hospitals impacted by the network outage.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Retail therapy
Shopping can be good for your health as you hit the stores this holiday season, but be careful not to go overboard.
FDA warns about Neptune's Fix supplements after reports of hospitalizations
The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."
Wilcox Ice Cream recalls all flavors due to possible listeria contamination
Vermont company recalls all of its Wilcox brand ice cream, yogurt and ice cream bars, as well as Leonardo's brand gelato.
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"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Rock band KISS celebrated in New York as they play their farewell shows
A legendary rock band is giving a goodbye kiss to their hometown.
New sexual assault claim filed against hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs
A claim filed Wednesday alleges Combs drugged and sexually assaulted a woman in 1991.
Jamie Foxx accused of sexually assaulting woman at NYC restaurant
The plaintiff alleges Foxx sexually assaulted her inside Catch NYC in the Meatpacking District in 2015.
Keltie Knight to perform as Roxie Hart with "Chicago The Musical"
CBS New York spent some time with Knight talking about how the assignment is a longtime dream come true for her.
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Sabres score 3 unanswered goals in third, steamroll Rangers
Mika Zibanejad scored the only goal for New York in the 5-1 defeat on Monday night.
Nets hit NBA season-high 25 3-pointers, beat Bulls
Spencer Dinwiddie scored 24 points for Brooklyn in the 118-109 victory on Sunday night.
Devin Booker's 3-pointer in final seconds lifts Suns over Knicks
Jalen Brunson had 35 points, eight assists and six rebounds for New York in the 116-113 defeat.
Giants survive after late field goal miss, edge Patriots
Tommy DeVito threw a touchdown pass in Big Blue's 10-7 victory on Sunday.
Ersson makes 25 saves in Flyers' win over Islanders
He stopped Bo Horvat, Oliver Wahlstrom, Mathew Barzal and Kyle Palmieri in the shootout.
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Inside the Brooklyn Public Library's efforts to improve public access
Here's how its programs go beyond the four walls of a building, as libraries citywide face budget cuts.
Bronx food pantry struggling to provide after state grant cuts
For 15 years, POTS received funding through a state grant called Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program.
Bocce court at Queens park in state of disrepair
Players say they've been asking the city for years to fix the Kissena Park bocce court's cracking wood, warped equipment storage box and water fountain that runs dry.
NYC Department of Probation cuts program for at-risk youth
Mentors in the former Next STEPS program share the importance of intervention for youth in NYCHA housing.
A big step towards a brand-new park over the BQE in South Williamsburg
Key players are hoping to take advantage of a unique window of opportunity to build the long-proposed BQ Green project.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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Elected officials unveil Queens road safety plan
Elected officials said 2023 has been one of the worst years for traffic fatalities in Western Queens since Vision Zero was implemented in 2014, with the goal of achieving zero traffic-related deaths. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Rep. George Santos could face expulsion from House this week
Sources told CBS New York's Marcia Kramer that House Speaker Mike Johnson talked with him about the various options open to him, including the possibility that he resign before an expulsion vote is taken.
Police searching for 3 women after 2 cab drivers robbed
Police released images of the women in the hopes that someone may recognize them after they said they robbed taxi drivers at gunpoin in two separate incidents during the overnight hours.
First Alert Weather: Flurries possible in parts of Tri-State Area later Tuesday
CBS New York's John Elliott is calling for a high of around 40 on Tuesday, and partly sunny skies and a high in the upper 30s on Wednesday.
Fire rips through commercial building in North Bergen, N.J.
The intensity of the fire caused the roof to collapse. There was no word on any injuries. CBS New York's Mary Calvi reports.
