#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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Adams blasts Texas governor's "unimaginable" treatment of migrants as 2nd bus arrives
The mayor said many of the migrants had asked to go to different destinations, but were not given a choice.
Stores: Consequence of N.J. plastic bag ban is stolen handheld baskets
As a result, the Stop & Shop on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne only has shopping carts for shoppers to use.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Dozens of cars have tires slashed in Bayside, Queens
Police went up and down 42nd Avenue and neighboring streets Sunday and discovered 44 cars with punctured tires.
NYPD searching for suspect in stabbing at Yankee Stadium subway station
Police said the victim was riding the escalator at the station at 1:30 p.m. when someone stabbed him in the back.
Officials activate "Code Red" heat warning in Newark for Monday
The public is being warned to use caution and limit time outdoors.
Veterans honored on Purple Heart Appreciation Day in New York
Stories of heroism were told Sunday during a ceremony at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor.
Suspected remains of 2 people found at scene of N.J. mansion fire
A couple in their 80s was unaccounted for, but officials did not immediately say who the remains belong to.
Red Alert Day: Hazy, hot and humid, heat advisories in effect
Temps will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s, but it'll feel even hotter.
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Dozens of cars have tires slashed in Bayside, Queens
Police went up and down 42nd Avenue and neighboring streets Sunday and discovered 44 cars with punctured tires.
NYPD searching for suspect in stabbing at Yankee Stadium subway station
Police said the victim was riding the escalator at the station at 1:30 p.m. when someone stabbed him in the back.
Veterans honored on Purple Heart Appreciation Day in New York
Stories of heroism were told Sunday during a ceremony at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor.
Adams blasts Texas governor's "unimaginable" treatment of migrants as 2nd bus arrives
The mayor said many of the migrants had asked to go to different destinations, but were not given a choice.
LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
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Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
The numbers are troubling, and experts say vaccine delays will only allow the virus to spread more.
Over 100,000 monkeypox vaccine doses coming to NYS
The New York state health commissioner has declared the outbreak an imminent threat to public health.
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Stores: Consequence of N.J. plastic bag ban is stolen handheld baskets
As a result, the Stop & Shop on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne only has shopping carts for shoppers to use.
Officials activate "Code Red" heat warning in Newark for Monday
The public is being warned to use caution and limit time outdoors.
Suspected remains of 2 people found at scene of N.J. mansion fire
A couple in their 80s was unaccounted for, but officials did not immediately say who the remains belong to.
4th annual Hudson River SEAL Team Swim held
Members of the military, law enforcement and the public jumped into the Hudson River for a great cause on Saturday.
Bloodhound helps track down lost boys in Camden County, N.J.
Two brothers and a friend got lost while they were riding their bikes through the woods in Magnolia.
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Study: HOV toll on Southern State Parkway could fund drastic improvements
A 10-mile stretch is known as "Blood Alley" for treacherous turns, short ramps, sharp exits and merges.
Illegal pet alligator surrendered in Suffolk County
The owner had purchased the alligator out of state and did not have a permit to own one in New York.
"DJ Love Dinero", postal worker charged in alleged drug trafficking scheme
Investigators told CBS2 the drugs were shipped from California to the Hempstead Post Office.
Gabby Petito Foundation donates to National Domestic Violence Hotline
The money will be used to hire more advocates and cut down on wait times on the hotline.
Man arrested in girlfriend's shooting death on Long Island
The couple had been dating for two years. Their relationship was described by friends and family as "tumultuous."
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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Biden leaves White House for the first time since getting COVID-19
Ending his most recent COVID-19 isolation, President Biden has left the White House for the first time since becoming infected last month.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Parliamentarian alters drug plan in Inflation Reduction Act before Senate vote
The Senate's nonpartisan rules arbiter has dealt a blow to Democrats' plan for curbing drug prices.
NYPD commissioner calls on Albany to fix bail laws amid spike in murders
The NYPD disclosed that the hot days of summer last month saw an increase in murders and all kinds of other crimes.
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CDC team investigating Rockland County polio case
The CDC team will help with outreach and vaccinations.
CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
Hundreds of people may have polio virus, New York Health Department says
The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
NYC pressing White House for more monkeypox vaccines
The president declared monkeypox a nationwide health emergency as cases increase rapidly.
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LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
Elton John visits new musical "The Devil Wears Prada"
The Broadway-bound show is now playing in the Second City through Aug. 21.
Autobiographical play "The Nosebleed" running off-Broadway
"The Nosebleed" explores the main character's fractured relationship with their long-deceased father.
"DJ Love Dinero", postal worker charged in alleged drug trafficking scheme
Investigators told CBS2 the drugs were shipped from California to the Hempstead Post Office.
LL Cool J's "Rock the Bells" festival in Queens this weekend
The "Rock the Bells" festival at Forest Hills Stadium will feature some of the biggest names in hip hop.
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Jacob deGrom strikes out 12 over 5 2/3 innings, Mets top Braves
Right-hander strikes out 12 over 5 2/3 innings in 5-2 victory on Sunday. New York now leads Atlanta by 6 1/2 games.
Frankie Montas a flop in Yankees debut; Cardinals finish off sweep
The Bombers' losing streak grew to a season-high five games with a 12-9 defeat on Sunday.
Max Scherzer Ks 11, pitches Mets past Braves for DH sweep
The Mets stretched their NL East lead to 5 1/2 games.
Montgomery beats former team as Cardinals blank Yankees
Domingo Germán (1-2) took the loss, giving up the only run and four hits in five innings.
Zelarayán rallies Crew to victory over New York City FC
Eloy Room had four saves for the Crew. Sean Johnson saved three for NYCFC.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
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.
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New video of Columbia student before attack
Police are still looking for witnesses and the suspect in the July attack in Inwood.
Adams, Abbott escalate war of words over asylum seekers
Dozens of asylum seekers are now in New York City after they were bused from the southern border. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Swimmer missing off the Rockaways
Crews are searching for a person whose friend says they went into the water and never came out.
First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock is calling for temperatures in the mid-90s and "feels like" temps around triple digits for most of the Tri-State Area on Monday.
Plastic ban bag backfires at some New Jersey supermarkets
Employees say shoppers in some instances are stealing hand-held baskets instead of buying reusable bags. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
