Dad pens inclusive children's book in honor of his daughter
We meet a single, gay dad who just wrote the children's book "More than a Crown" in honor of his daughter Amina.
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We meet a single, gay dad who just wrote the children's book "More than a Crown" in honor of his daughter Amina.
The group promotes visibility at Long Island school and library board meetings to ensure they're safe havens for children.
Almost 200 volunteers -- mostly, parents of LGBTQ+ kids -- try to promote visibility at school and library board meetings to ensure they are safe havens for children. CBS New York's John Dias shares their story.
Jadelyn Trinkle says she suffered multiple injuries and may have been beaten because she was wearing a Pride shirt. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Her visit comes a day after the city's annual Pride march.
New York City's annual Pride march returns this weekend, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community around the world.
We spoke with two New York City chefs who are showing their Pride through special dishes they lovingly prepare at their restaurants, with proceeds going to local LGBTQ+ groups.
Pride Month is a time for the LGBTQ+ community to be celebrated, seen and heard, and for allies to show their support. That support comes in many forms, including food.
Now at 66 years old, Wagenblast, who still goes by Bernie, is happier than ever.
This Pride Month, we're highlighting a local organization with a national reach that's making a big difference in the lives of trans young people.
This Pride Month, we're highlighting a local organization with a national reach that's making a big difference in the lives of trans young people.
Police say 33 Pride flags at the location were found broken and thrown to the ground Sunday, and the display was vandalized two other times earlier this month.
This would be the fourth vandalism attack in just over a week.
A Pride Rally was held in the West Village on Saturday to bring attention to issues still plaguing the LGBTQ+ community. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qNUqqA
CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with the homeowners, who said they were upset but not surprised, as the flag has been vandalized before.
Surveillance video shows two suspects rip down the flag and run off with it. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with the homeowners, who said they are upset but not surprised, as this is the third time the Pride flag has been vandalized.
Surveillance video shows the incident Tuesday in Fresh Meadows, Queens, which is now under investigation as a hate crime.
Director of Programs Sage Rivera says the center is a space where residents can come to be themselves.
Two New Yorkers shared their inspiring stories after SALGA, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing acceptance of those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and South Asian, helped them come out to their families. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has the story.
CBS2 got a sneak peek as they rehearsed the new Kylie Minogue song, "Padam Padam.
This Friday is your chance to see the New York City Gay Men's Chorus put on an incredible concert, called "Chasing Rainbows."
People came from far and wide to celebrate Pride at a festival and parade in Brooklyn on Saturday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
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.
Rivera was a 29-year-old gay, New York-born Puerto Rican who lived in Jackson Heights and worked as a bartender.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
Police don't have a suspect in custody, and the victim's father tell CBS News New York he does not believe his son knew the victim.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
In just about a week, when the holidays are over and shopping slows down, it can be tough on small businesses. In Harlem, a holiday market is helping vendors stay afloat.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
Police don't have a suspect in custody, and the victim's father tell CBS News New York he does not believe his son knew the victim.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
In just about a week, when the holidays are over and shopping slows down, it can be tough on small businesses. In Harlem, a holiday market is helping vendors stay afloat.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
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.
Marin Iwanowicz was fatally shot on Christmas Eve in Brownsville. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports on Christmas in Harlem, where the National Action Network held its annual holiday meal and toy giveaway.
Local nonprofits say it's been exceptionally hard to continue operations in the face of federal funding cuts. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports from Brooklyn.
CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with worshippers at Timothy Cardinal Dolan's last Christmas Mass.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your latest forecast.
