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.
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
Over two weeks, WCBS 880′s Wayne Cabot is taking a look at the law and its impact on the decades that follow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that he would veto a same-sex marriage bill again.
The Supreme Court has issued a pair of significant but incomplete victories for supporters of gay marriage.
Justices heard arguments Wednesday in a New York City woman's case that challenges the constitutionality of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act.
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.
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.
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.
The demonstration comes as the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on two cases this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested on May 11 for distributing food without a permit in Harlem.
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Three firefighters were injured, two seriously, while battling a Bronx house fire Friday.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested on May 11 for distributing food without a permit in Harlem.
Three firefighters were injured, two seriously, while battling a Bronx house fire Friday.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
The Brooklyn Half marathon takes place Saturday. Over 26,000 runners are expected to participate in the 13.1-mile race.
A 19-year-old is under arrest in the deadly shooting of Mahki Brown near Broome Street Academy Charter High School in SoHo.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
New York Jets fans finally know who, when and where Gang Green is playing in the 2024-25 season now that the NFL schedule has been released.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
The Paramount+ Movie Nights series will offer dozens of free outdoor movie screenings at New York City parks this summer.
Raquinho, the raccoon who interrupted Wednesday night's match between the Philadelphia Union and NYCFC is depicted on a Topps trading card.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
The New York Mets overcame another blown save by Edwin Díaz, avoiding a four-game sweep in a home-and-home set with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 to close out the second-round playoff series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
Right-hander Clarke Schmidt threw eight stellar innings in the Yankees' 5-0 win over the Twins on Thursday.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Stephanie Diller is giving back to a community that has given her tremendous support since her husband was killed in the line of duty. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested this past weekend for distributing food in Harlem without a permit. They tell CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian they're standing by their message of helping others.
Three firefighters were seriously hurt in a house fire in the Bronx on Friday. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
As New York City's congestion pricing start date inches closer, a federal judge is considering if lawsuits should proceed after hearing hours of arguments from people trying to stop it. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.