Tuesday marks National Coming Out Day for LGBTQ+ community
Several New York lawmakers are rallying behind a bill to make the state a safe haven for transgender youth.
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Several New York lawmakers are rallying behind a bill to make the state a safe haven for transgender youth.
On National Coming Out Day, there have been celebrations, demonstrations, and efforts to pass legislation. Among those most in need within the LGBTQ+ community is transgender youth. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
On this National Coming Out Day, we hear from NYC Pride Entertainment Director David Correa about how the city is celebrating.
Several New York lawmakers are rallying behind a bill to make the state a safe haven for transgender youth. We hear from the bill's sponsor, State Sen. Brad Hoylman.
Parts of Queens and Long Island are making political history even before Election Day.
The free event at the Apollo Theater will focus on issues concerning Black gay men.
Pride is celebrated by LGBTQ+ communities every June, but NYC Black Pride is recognized in August. Ahead of this year's festivities, there will be a town hall at the Apollo Theater, focusing on issues concerning Black gay men.
A retired Long Island teacher will be sentenced for mailing threatening letters to LGBTQ+ organizations for years.
Suffolk County is set to announce the next round of vaccinations ahead of a major party weekend on Fire Island.
With limited supply from the feds, the rollout has been slow. New York City now has 618 cases of the virus.
The area's LGBT Network is pushing for inclusion, diversity and collaboration to combat discrimination.
The city is celebrating Pride this week, starting with a flag raising ceremony.
The center is giving LGBTQ+ seniors pride in life and love, CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The library says the books are still available in the children's section and can be checked out by anyone.
County Executive George Latimer is expected to make an announcement about the new facility Wednesday.
The announcement will take place at Destination Tomorrow, a nonprofit that provides health care, education and career services to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Mayor Eric Adams announced a huge investment for New York City's LGBTQ+ community Friday, as the city continues to celebrate Pride Month.
Mayor Eric Adams announces funding for resources to help the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month.
The mayor is expected to discuss LGBTQ+ social services.
The flag measures 100 feet long by 30 feet wide.
They were upset about law that prohibits teachers in K-3 grade from instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity.
A groundbreaking exhibition at this year's Tribeca Festival is dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community by collecting and preserving personal histories. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, it's done with virtual reality and biometrics.
Police are searching for a man accused of setting fire to a Pride banner at the Columbia University campus Tuesday evening. With hate crimes on the rise, many people have stepped up to stop the violence during this Pride Month. Hate speech or hate crimes can have lasting impacts on the LGBTQ+ community. CBS2's John Dias has more on ways to cope.
Questions still remain surrounding the death of a man who got into a tax outside a gay bar in Hell's Kitchen more than a month ago. With Pride Month underway, New York City officials are focused on making sure this year's celebrations are safe for everyone. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
Aides to the mayor couldn't have been happier with the big turnout because there were some calls to boycott the event.
New York City has the highest individual salary nationwide needed to live comfortably, according to a new study.
The Mets' home opener is set for Thursday as the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field in Queens.
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
Iran's state media say the regime has rejected points suggested by the Trump administration as the basis of a potential peace deal.
The strike by hundreds of non-tenured faculty members at New York University was paused after the union said a tentative agreement was reached.
New York City has the highest individual salary nationwide needed to live comfortably, according to a new study.
The Mets' home opener is set for Thursday as the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field in Queens.
The strike by hundreds of non-tenured faculty members at New York University was paused after the union said a tentative agreement was reached.
A Queens man raped a teenager and held her captive in his car for months, and raped and assaulted two others, the district attorney said.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
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.
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.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
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.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
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.
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.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night.
The Rangers recorded just nine shots on goal, matching their lowest total in franchise history, in a 2-1 loss to the surging Senators on Monday,
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.
It's a nice day to be outside with partly sunny skies and mild temperatures, but Thursday is even better with temperatures in the 60s. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott is tracking the next chance for rain.
St. Paul's Church in Mount Vernon served as a critical hospital during the Revolutionary War for both sides. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello takes us there.
The NTSB is piecing together what happened when an Air Canada plane collided with an emergency vehicle on a LaGuardia runway. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest details on the investigation and Aziza Shuler reports on the impacts to travelers.
A 16-year-old boy was charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide after allegedly shooting another 16-year-old in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Despite indirect talks between Washington and Tehran, the United States is preparing to send 5,000 troops to the region in addition to the 50,000 already deployed.
