#TogetherInPride: Looking Back On 10 Years Since New York Legalized Same-Sex Marriage
Ten years ago, New York became the sixth and largest state to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Catholic Church Again Says It Cannot Give A Blessing To Same Sex Marriage, LGBTQ Advocate Says 'They're Just Out Of Step'
The Vatican sent a clear, but still controversial, message to the world Monday.
Pope Francis Endorses Same-Sex Civil Unions: 'Homosexual People Have The Right To Be In A Family'
The pontiff is quoted as saying, "Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God."
Catholic School Counselor May Lose Job Over Her Same-Sex Marriage
An Indiana catholic school guidance counselor may lose her job of 15 years after officials learned she was married to another woman.
Man Claims Florist Refused To Serve His Same-Sex Wedding
A same-sex couple in Indiana is claiming that a local florist refused to serve them and their upcoming wedding.
Supreme Court Sides With Baker In Same-Sex Wedding Cake Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
New York City's Top 15 News Stories Of 2015
Check out our picks for the biggest news stories to hit the New York metropolitan area in 2015.
Farm Owners Appeal $13,000 Fine For Denying Lesbian Wedding
Melissa and Jennie McCarthy, who now live in NYC, filed a complaint with the Human Rights Division against Liberty Ridge Farm in 2012, after being denied to wed there.
Texas Govenor Accosted At JFK Airport Over Gay-Marriage Stance
Abbott spokesman Matt Hirsch told the Austin American-Statesman that the unidentified 32-year-old man first shook the governor's hand Tuesday night before loudly telling him to "go to hell."
Revelers Celebrate Supreme Court Ruling At Gay Pride March
The Pride March starts at noon at 36th Street and Fifth Avenue and winds its way through Midtown to Greenwich Village.
Divorce Lawyer Says Uptick In Business To Follow Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
John Patti said for states new to same-sex marriage unions, it will take about 10 years before divorce lawyers will start seeing extra business.
Queens Community Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling On Same-Sex Marriage
The group cut a symbolic wedding cake as a way to celebrate something that so many in the community had fought for, for so long.
Crowds Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage Ruling At Historic Stonewall Inn
Crowds continue to celebrate at the Stonewall Inn following the Supreme Court's landmark decision that declares same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
Obama: Supreme Court Ruling On Same-Sex Marriage Is 'A Victory For America'
The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
'Equality For All!': Sports World Reacts To Gay Marriage Ruling
The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in favor of marriage equality on Friday. Meanwhile, three of America's four major pro leagues have yet to employ an openly gay athlete on a regular-season roster.
NYC Irish Organizations Applaud Legalization Of Gay Marriage In Ireland
Brendan Fay, founder of the St. Pat's For All parade in Queens, said the vote also sends a message to the city's larger Fifth Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade.
CBS News/New York Times Poll: Most Americans Think Economy Is In Bad Shape
More than 50 percent of Americans said the economy is in poor shape in a new CBS News/New York Times poll released Tuesday.
Openly Gay Local Hoteliers Hit With Boycott For Hosting Sen. Ted Cruz
An openly gay New York City hotelier came under fire Monday for hosting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who opposes gay marriage.
Rally Held In Times Square Calling For Same-Sex Marriage Rights Nationwide
Advocates rallied in Times Square Monday night in hopes of seeing same-sex marriage legalized nationwide, a day before the issue comes before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court To Decide Historic Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Setting the stage for a potentially historic ruling, the Supreme Court announced Friday it will decide whether same-sex couples have a right to marry everywhere in America under the Constitution.
ACLU Maps Out N.J. Same-Sex Marriages
Nearly 4,000 marriage licenses have been issued to same-sex couples in New Jersey since the state Supreme Court cleared the way for gay marriages one year ago.
Gov. Christie Says States Should Decide On Same-Sex Marriage
Gov. Chris Christie says it shouldn't be up to the Supreme Court to decide whether states allow same-sex marriage.
OKCupid: Mozilla CEO's Resignation Shows 'Commitment' To Same-Sex Marriage Rights
Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich resigned Thursday, amid a heated reaction to his prior support of Proposition 8 – the since-invalidated California law that took marriage rights away from same-sex couples.
OKCupid Protests Firefox Over Mozilla CEO's Anti-Same Sex Marriage Contribution
Users of the New York-based dating site OKCupid were greeted with a protest message Tuesday, if they used Firefox to get to the site.
Methodist Bishop Drops Trial Against Conn. Pastor Who Officiated At Son's Gay Wedding
Bishop Martin McLee, who announced the decision, called on church officials to stop prosecuting other pastors for marrying same-sex couples. McLee leads the church's New York district.
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8-year-old injured in Bed-Stuy shooting
A bullet grazed the boy's leg while he was standing in a courtyard on Quincy Street with the three other victims.
Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95
The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
NYC Pride March steps off, plan for street closures
The march started at noon at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, then passes the historic Stonewall Inn and ends in Chelsea.
Gunman wanted for apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
Police said the shots were fired from a dark sedan. They are looking for the gunman
Man seriously injured in Brooklyn shooting
Police said the man was shot at the Brevoort Houses on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
First Alert Forecast: Classic summer day, upper 80s and mostly sunny
Expect mostly sunny skies with some more high clouds streaming in toward this evening. It's humid, but not overly oppressive.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
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MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95
The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
NYC Pride March steps off, plan for street closures
The march started at noon at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, then passes the historic Stonewall Inn and ends in Chelsea.
Gunman wanted for apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
Police said the shots were fired from a dark sedan. They are looking for the gunman
Man seriously injured in Brooklyn shooting
Police said the man was shot at the Brevoort Houses on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Nassau Co. hoping to attract more lifeguards amid shortage
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
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Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact N.Y. governor's race
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Alonso hits two HRs, Mets beat Marlins
Alonso's home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie.
Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks
New York was no-hit for just the eighth time. Houston had been the previous team to do it on June 11, 2003.
Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
Judge, Yanks agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
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MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95 years old
The first 95 guests in line for the world-famous roller coaster on Sunday ride for free in honor of the milestone.
Planned Parenthood to lead NYC Pride March
This is the first march without COVID restrictions since 2019. Plan for street closures.
One hurt in apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
If was unclear if the victim was the intended target, police said.
Man in critical condition after another shooting in Bed-Stuy
It happened less than an hour after an 8-year-old was hurt in a separate shooting.
