
Pope Francis says homosexuality "is not a crime," but gay sex is "a sin"
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
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The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
The law requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages, as well as interracial unions.
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
Ten years ago, New York became the sixth and largest state to legalize same-sex marriage.
The Vatican sent a clear, but still controversial, message to the world Monday.
The pontiff is quoted as saying, "Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God."
An Indiana catholic school guidance counselor may lose her job of 15 years after officials learned she was married to another woman.
A same-sex couple in Indiana is claiming that a local florist refused to serve them and their upcoming wedding.
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.
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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.
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."
The Pride March starts at noon at 36th Street and Fifth Avenue and winds its way through Midtown to Greenwich Village.
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.
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 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.
The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
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.
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.
More than 50 percent of Americans said the economy is in poor shape in a new CBS News/New York Times poll released Tuesday.
An openly gay New York City hotelier came under fire Monday for hosting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who opposes gay marriage.
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.
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.
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. Chris Christie says it shouldn't be up to the Supreme Court to decide whether states allow same-sex marriage.
New York battled back from an early 17-point hole only to go down 23-20 to the defending champions.
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
With their 5-2 defeat on Sunday, the Bombers finished the season 82-80.
Investigators said a 20-year-old woman was found shot several times along Culver Avenue on Sunday morning.
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
Charlotte Sena disappeared Saturday evening in Moreau Lake State Park, about 190 miles north of New York City.
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
The triathlon was officially a duathlon because organizers canceled the swimming portion after Friday's deluge led to safety concerns.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
Investigators said a 20-year-old woman was found shot several times along Culver Avenue on Sunday morning.
Fire department officials said the blaze started just before 6 a.m. on Grandview Avenue.
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Officials said the increase is needed because gas consumption fell below state projections.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
"It's tone-deaf to what states like New York and many others are going through," said Hochul on "Face the Nation" Sunday morning.
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
Celebrating the longest-lived U.S. president this way was inconceivable not long ago.
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Some hospitals in New Jersey are reinstating a mask mandate as COVID cases rise.
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O'Connor, the chief of colorectal surgery at Mercy Hospital on Long Island and a mother of one, comes from a law enforcement family and says service is in her blood.
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
City officials said they closed the movie theater at the Newport Centre mall after rats were reportedly spotted getting in through several openings.
New York battled back from an early 17-point hole only to go down 23-20 to the defending champions.
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
With their 5-2 defeat on Sunday, the Bombers finished the season 82-80.
His departure clears the way for David Stearns, the presumptive new president of baseball operations, to pick a new manager.
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
Twenty sustainable playgrounds will be built across the five boroughs by 2027, each unique to its neighborhood.
Residents say Ms. Lonnie is following in the footsteps of Ms. Fox, a legendary Bronx native who worked her whole life to better the community.
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.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for a beautiful day on Monday, with a high of 77.
Freshmen members of the band recently gathered to play for the first time since the deadly bus crash killed two teachers in upstate New York. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New York State Police searched the park for hours on Sunday after the Charlotte Sena went missing on Saturday night. They now believe she may have been abducted. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Sources say the former president is expected to be in attendance in Lower Manhattan. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock says we'll see sunny skies with a high in the mid to upper 70s.