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The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
This Pride parade and multicultural festival in Jackson Heights has been going strong since 1993, making it the second-oldest of its kind in the City.
CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal heard from the victim, who said the charges are not tough enough.
Politics was on the minds of many at the annual New York City Pride March on Fifth Avenue on Sunday.
Sunday's march happened 55 years after an uprising against police at the Stonewall Inn in the West Village, sparking a global LGBTQ rights movement. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
LGBTQ+ Pride is on full display Sunday in Manhattan as the annual march honors 55 years since the Stonewall Riots. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports from the parade route.
The LGBTQ+ community is coming together in Manhattan on Sunday for the annual Pride March, which is marking 55 years since the Stonewall Riots. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from the parade route.
Pride Weekend got underway Saturday ahead of Sunday's annual Pride March. This year marks 55 years since a police raid on the Stonewall Inn led to a gay rights revolution. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
As Pride celebrations continue across New York City, a special event of remembrance was held Saturday in Greenwich Village. The Stonewall Rebellion Veterans Association held a reunion at a local church.
Saturday marked Harlem's 15th annual Pride celebration. The event featured entertainment on two stages, along with food and retail vendors.
NYC's Pride March 2024 took over the streets of Manhattan on Sunday. See what time it starts and ends, plus the route map, street closures and more.
President Joe Biden is coming to New York City on Friday to mark 55 years since the Stonewall Riots and attend the opening of a new Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian has the story.
President Biden and Elton John were in New York City on Friday to mark 55 years since the Stonewall Riots sparked the gay rights movement in 1969.
Celebrating community and creating a safe space - that was the feeling in the Bronx Saturday as the borough marked its 10th Annual Pride Festival. Producer Maggie Cole takes us there to show us why this event is so unique.
From Main Street to Midtown, LGBTQ -owned businesses are making a difference by diversifying their communities and also by contributing nearly $1.7 trillion to the American economy every year. Rhett Buttle shares just some of the resources available to aspiring entrepreneurs this Pride month.
Marble Collegiate Church says despite the apparent vandalism it remains proud of its inclusive atmosphere.
Marble Collegiate Church's leaders and congregation are appalled by the apparent vandalism. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
GLAAD has teamed-up with Ground Media to launch the "Here We Are" video campaign to share real stories of transgender people in the United States.
New security video appears to show the man who destroyed Pride flags surrounding the Stonewall National Monument in the West Village earlier this week.
As Pride Month is getting underway, the NYPD says there have been more threats against members of the LGBTQ+ community than in years past.
As Pride Month is getting underway, the NYPD says there have been more threats against members of the LGBTQ+ community than in years prior. CBS New York's John Dias reports on plans to keep Pride safe.
Sandra Perez, the executive director of NYC Pride, unveils the events happening around the city this Pride Month.
LGBTQ pride took over Jackson Heights, Queens on Sunday. CBS New York is a proud media sponsor of the annual Queens Pride Parade, and we saw firsthand what Pride means in New York City. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Queens Pride Parade drew a crowd of over 60,000 people Sunday, event organizers say. It featured 135 marching groups and dozens of floats.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
In order to restore all the I-80 eastbound lanes, there will be a full closure Friday night so the road can be paved and traffic stripes added.
The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returns to NYC this weekend for the 2025 celebration.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and candidate for mayor, returned to observe federal immigration court just days after his ICE arrest.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returns to NYC this weekend for the 2025 celebration.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and candidate for mayor, returned to observe federal immigration court just days after his ICE arrest.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
The cool, rainy weather sticks around today across NYC, but highs are expected to hit the 90s later in the week.
Father's Day is looking mostly cloudy for dads across the Tri-State Area.
In order to restore all the I-80 eastbound lanes, there will be a full closure Friday night so the road can be paved and traffic stripes added.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned to his hometown.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
Authorities say the driver died when the car crashed into the Manhasset Quaker Meeting House on Northern Blvd. near Onderdonk Ave.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and candidate for mayor, returned to observe federal immigration court just days after his ICE arrest.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
An alleged bomb threat against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is being investigated by the NYPD.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
A measles case has been confirmed in Putnam County, N.Y., and health officials have a warning for some who visited Arturo's Tavern in Mahopac.
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC was adjourned for the day Wednesday due to a sick juror.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Kanye West showed up at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday in New York City.
Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Braves beat the Mets 7-1 on Thursday, extending New York's losing streak to six games.
Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit consecutive homers in the second inning, and the Yankees beat the Angels 7-3 on Thursday to halt their six-game skid.
C.J. Mosley, a five-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, is retiring after 11 years with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets.
Chris Sale went 8 2/3 innings, just missing his first shutout since 2019, and the Braves handed the Mets their season-high fifth straight loss, 5-0 on Wednesday.
The Yankees ended their 30-inning scoreless streak, but managed just three hits in a 3-2 loss to the Angels on Wednesday.
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
New York City police charged a man with murder after a U.S. Navy veteran was shot and killed during an alleged road rage incident in the Bronx.
A Bronx high school student is pushing to pass a bill that would require closed captions in movie theaters across the state.
As the manager of Dollar Universe LLC, Luis Almonte said the mystery is part of the fun for many shoppers.
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The New York City area is expected to be hit with extreme heat over the next several days. Summer officially arrives Friday night, and it's coming in with a vengeance. Gov. Kathy Hochul and other officials gave New Yorkers an update.
The president says he will decide on the matter in two weeks, as international officials hope to deescalate the situation.
Police say a man in his 30s was shot multiple times near the corner of Marcy Ave. and MLK Jr. Place. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Friday will be pleasant but temperatures are expected to hit the 90s Sunday and stay there for a few days. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
