Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club hosts 4th annual Pride Paddle
New Yorkers celebrated the end of Pride month in a unique way, by navigating the infamous Gowanus Canal by canoe
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New Yorkers celebrated the end of Pride month in a unique way, by navigating the infamous Gowanus Canal by canoe
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
As we celebrate Pride Month, we take you to Long Island where the first astronaut known to be part of the LGBT community is honored with a statue.
Members of the CBS2 team hit the beach Thursday as part of our #BetterTogether initiative. Our parent company, Paramount Global, hosted a Community Day. CBS2's John Elliott shows us how volunteers stepped up to help.
National Immigrant Heritage Month shines a light on their struggles. An off-Broadway musical is doing the same.
There's never a bad time for a good summer read, and as we continue to observe Pride Month, we celebrate the unique voices that are brought to the forefront to inspire and enlighten with some notable books, perfect for the beach.
From violent actions, like burning a Pride flag, to government actions like passing anti-LGBTQ bills, hate speech or hate crimes can have lasting impacts on the LGBTQ community.
For some, the clothes they wear helps define who they are and how they want to be perceived.
The parade honors Julio Rivera, a gay man who was attacked and killed in Jackson Heights in 1990.
Hundreds came together to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
This year's walk will raise more than $2.5 million for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
The theme for this year's NYC Pride is "Unapologetically us."
Justin Melnick, who has taken this emotional journey for years, encourages anyone who has been touched by suicide or mental illness to join in.
The findings show a growing divide when it comes to legislation, workplace environment and overall culture.
The event raises money and honors those supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Austen was never properly recognized through the lens of who she really was until years after death.
Chef and cookbook author Nicole Ponseca is embracing the wave of recognition Filipino Americans are experiencing on a national stage.
Tuesday is the last day of AAPI Heritage Month, honoring the rich history and contributions of Asian Americans.
Keshia Hannam is changing the way stories are told about AAPI communities.
A New York City nonprofit is celebrating 30 years of supporting underserved Asian and immigrant youth.
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
Teachers will use a guide that includes profiles of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. to launch a pilot program in social studies and literacy units.
Earlier this year, CBS2 met New Jersey students who lobbied for Asian American history to be taught in school.
The Asian American Federation brought together AAPI advocates, amplifying community voices and concerns .
The Woodside street also has businesses that help people send packages to the Philippines, and there's a national bank.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
A route from the Brooklyn Bridge up to Dyckman Street is completely closed to vehicles for a third straight Saturday.
Hurricane Erin underwent rapid intensification to become a Category 5 storm in just hours.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Friday night.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
A route from the Brooklyn Bridge up to Dyckman Street is completely closed to vehicles for a third straight Saturday.
An off-duty officer on Staten Island fatally shot a man who was pointing what appeared to be a real firearm, police said.
The sign that marked the gate number for United Flight 93 at Newark Airport is getting a permanent home at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the plane crashed.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
An air quality alert remains in effect today for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.
Another air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for NYC, western Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northwest New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
A teenager died after being pulled from the ocean at the beach in Belmar, New Jersey, police said.
A boil water advisory has been partially lifted in Paterson, New Jersey.
New Jersey officials said a tree limb fell onto power lines and then hit three people walking on the street below in Teaneck.
After a major water main break, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and Jim Mueller, executive director of the Passaic Valley Water Commission, shared their strategy to restore service.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to harness the power of incumbency to offer a plan that gets addicts off the streets and into treatment -- even if it is against their will.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, officials said.
Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital, which faced stiff opposition from some Upper East Side residents, was approved by the New York City Council Thursday.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Members of the public will have an opportunity Wednesday to sound off on a potential casino coming to the heart of New York City.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Friday night.
The Seattle Mariners set a team record with nine doubles to beat the skidding New York Mets 11-9 on Friday night.
The Mets lost for the 13th time in their last 15 games, 4-3 to the Braves on Thursday night.
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
Michael Harris II hit a grand slam to cap Atlanta's biggest inning in almost five years — that propelled the Braves over the slumping New York Mets.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A youth gardening program at the Wyckoff House Museum offers East Flatbush students hands-on farming experience, community connection and their first paid job opportunities.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Visitors can walk, run and bike on car-free streets from the Brooklyn Bridge up to Dyckman Street for the third and final weekend in 2025.
Paper Doll was among seven businesses devastated by the fire on Sayville's historic Main Street.
John Elliot has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Mr. Trump said he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House next. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Police said it started with a 911 call about an armed man near a Staten Island diner. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
