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15-Year-Old Girl Denied Permission To Join Boy Scouts Because Of Gender
A 15-year-old girl with dreams of becoming an Eagle Scout is speaking out after being denied permission to join the organization because of her gender.
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A 15-year-old girl with dreams of becoming an Eagle Scout is speaking out after being denied permission to join the organization because of her gender.
The Pinewood Derby has been a time-honored Boy Scouts tradition for more than 60 years. On Saturday, Times Square will host the national championships.
He has devoted more than seven decades of his life to the Boy Scouts, but the time has come to say goodbye to Troop 102 -- the troop he founded.
Friends of a New Jersey Boy Scout leader who was attacked by a bear are trying to raise money to help pay his medical bills.
The Scout leader was flown to a hospital for treatment of injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
The suit alleges that a now-deceased Ridgefield scoutmaster abused the defendants when they were children in the 1960s and 1970s.
The new policy was approved Monday by the BSA's 80-member National Executive Board in a teleconference.
The Boy Scouts of America are expected to approve a new policy Monday that will allow for gay scout leaders.
The Boy Scouts' New York chapter has hired the nation's first openly gay Eagle Scout as an employee, which is in public contrast to the national scouting organization's ban on openly gay adult members.
Lawyers for the man say the decision handed down Friday in Waterbury Superior Court was the largest verdict for compensatory damages against the Boy Scouts of America.
Effective New Year's Day, the Boy Scouts of America will begin accepting openly gay youths.
One of the city's most meaningful landmarks got a cleaning on Saturday, ahead of a landmark anniversary.
The decision on the highly divisive issue came in Thursday evening.
Faced with intense pressure from both sides of the issue, the Boy Scouts of America said Wednesday it needed more time before deciding whether to move away from its policy of excluding gays as scouts or adult leaders.
Help your kids learn and prepare for the future through after-school activities.
Stephen Corcoran, 45, faces several charges including aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, Morris County prosecutors said Friday.
Edward Orenchuk III of Garden City faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.
The Merck Foundation says the Boy Scouts' exclusion of gays from its ranks and leadership positions conflicts with giving guidelines and the company's nondiscrimination policy.
Police are calling it a heartless holiday crime. Thieves stole dozens of Christmas trees from the Boy Scouts. But this story of a holiday Grinch has become a reflection of the spirit of the season.
More than 100 former Scout leaders from New Jersey are included in the so-called perversion files.
Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) said that he withdrew his nomination for an the honor from the Patriots Path Council.
The Boy Scouts of America has reaffirmed its ban on homosexuals following a two-year confidential review and the decision hit home in New Jersey, WCBS 880's Monica Miller reported.
The U.S. Supreme Court decided years ago the Boy Scouts of America has the right to keep gays out because it's a private organization. However, it also has the right to change its mind.
Who will protect our birds? It's a question being asked by the Connecticut Audubon Society. Conservation director Milan Bull says the problem is that kids today aren't being encouraged to get outdoors, and tune into nature.
Thousands of Boy Scouts and troop leaders from across New Jersey converged on the state's National Guard Training Center this weekend for what's being billed as the nation's largest scouting event of the year.
These dehumidifiers will stave off the hot, uncomfortable moisture that might permeate your home this season.
NYC shut down nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops over the past three months, as the state closed hundreds more.
Advocates say Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing pause to blame for MTA's $400 million operational budget deficit in 2027-28.
Advocates say the creation of Bankside Park has taken years, and South Bronx residents haven't had access to the waterfront for nearly a century.
A giant, 16-foot tall pigeon sculpture is coming to New York City's High Line.
NYC shut down nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops over the past three months, as the state closed hundreds more.
Advocates say Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing pause to blame for MTA's $400 million operational budget deficit in 2027-28.
Advocates say the creation of Bankside Park has taken years, and South Bronx residents haven't had access to the waterfront for nearly a century.
A giant, 16-foot tall pigeon sculpture is coming to New York City's High Line.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for Hezly Rivera.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
A house exploded and burst into flames overnight in Westfield, New Jersey. Police say a gas leak may be to blame.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
A taxi driver was killed Tuesday after his vehicle was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train in Manorville.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a brief appearance in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned more discovery over to the defense team.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
A woman and her boyfriend were robbed of $140,000 outside a Bank of America in Hicksville.
Advocates say Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing pause to blame for MTA's $400 million operational budget deficit in 2027-28.
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
Citing what he says is Eric Adams' failure to get stuff done, Comptroller Brad Lander is throwing his hat in the ring for NYC mayor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
Cooper said it "wasn't the right time" for him to potentially join the ticket.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
The listeria outbreak linked to deli meat has sickened a dozen people in New York and is blamed for one death in New Jersey. So is it safe to eat?
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Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for Hezly Rivera.
Jazz Chisholm had five RBIs in his second straight two-homer game, Gleyber Torres hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 for their first four-game winning streak since early June.
Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh says Aaron Rodgers will not play in at least the first two preseason games.
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team won gold in the team final — their first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Advocates say the creation of Bankside Park has taken years, and South Bronx residents haven't had access to the waterfront for nearly a century.
This year marks 20 years since a historic rezoning of Downtown Brooklyn led to massive changes in the landscape of the neighborhood.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
Small liquor store owners in New York City continue to push against the Bottle Bill for the next round of lawmaking.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
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 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
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 giant, 16-foot tall pigeon is coming to New York City's High Line.
New York City has shut down nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops over the past three months, officials announced Wednesday.
The fire started just after 9 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of a 13--story residential building.
The supreme leader of Iran has vowed revenge against Israel after Hamas's top political leader was killed in an airstrike in Tehran early Wednesday. Michael George reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says with high humidity and temperatures expected to climb into the 90s, the chance of severe weather will persist over the next several days.