Hundreds Rally For Gay Rights At Washington Square Park
The demonstration comes as the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on two cases this week.
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The demonstration comes as the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on two cases this week.
"A little over a year ago in Geneva, I told the nations of the world that gay rights are human rights and human rights are gay rights and that the United States would be a leader in defending those rights," she says in the video.
"I think that's pretty much an inappropriate question to ask a kid," Suggs said. "If the kid can play, regardless of what he does with his off-the-field time ... I think that's the only thing he really needs to be held accountable for."
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a marriage equality bill last year, but Troy Stevenson – the new chairman of Garden State Equality – emphasized that a lot has happened since then.
Gay rights activist Steven Goldstein is leaving his post at the helm of Garden State Equality, which he founded more than eight years ago.
Gay rights activists in New Jersey hope the U.S. Supreme Court will establish a constitutional right to gay marriage and end a prohibition in that state.
The landmark church at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point hosted its first same-sex wedding Saturday.
The LGBT community in New Jersey is hoping Newark Mayor Cory Booker will make a run for governor.
On the eve of Election Day, opponents of same-sex marriage in Maryland are blaming the destruction of Hurricane Sandy on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's hefty donations in support of Maryland marriage equality.
Rispoli's friend and Queens City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer said Rispoli was not robbed in the attack, and urged anyone who may have seen the assault to come forward. Police have not yet determined a motive for the attack.
The fight over gay marriage rights in the state of New York is officially over, after the state's highest court refused to hear a challenge by opponents.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Monday that he will spend $500,000 of his personal fortune on campaigns to legalize gay marriage in Maine, Minnesota and Washington state, so as to help the campaigns raise an equal amount.
The decision upholds a lower court judge who ruled that the 1996 law that defines marriage as involving a man and a woman was unconstitutional.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is putting his money where his mouth is.
The leader of more than 1 million Roman Catholics in northern New Jersey is urging parishioners to vote "in defense of marriage and life.''
More than 20 Assembly seats and four Senate seats are up for grabs. There is also an unusual number of contests without incumbents because more than 20 of 150 Assembly members and four of 62 senators have retired or resigned this term.
Two days after hundreds of thousands of customers attended "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day," gay rights activists planned "kiss-in" demonstrations at Chick-fil-A restaurants to protest the fast-food chain owner's opposition to same-sex unions.
Rev. William Owens takes great issue with Obama's linkage of Dr. King's civil rights movement of the past to the current gay rights movement regarding same-sex marriage. Owens says that King embraced traditional religion, and he strongly suggests that King would not want his civil rights' mission altered to include same-sex marriage.
The popular chicken chain is in hot oil right now after making headlines not for its food, but its owner's staunch opposition to same-sex marriage.
What was Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy thinking when he thought that anyone cares about what he thinks about same-sex marriage? Whatever Cathy's reasoning, he has a lot to learn about the separation of his business and the unnecessary preaching of his morality.
Officials estimate gay marriage has had an economic impact of $259 million on New York City alone during the past year.
Just a few days shy of their one year anniversary as a legally married couple, Dese'Rae Stage and Katie Marks have announced their plans for divorce.
It's a day for pride in Manhattan. The 43rd LGBT Pride March -- also known as the Heritage of Pride March and the Gay Pride Parade -- began at noon at 5th Avenue and 36th Street.
Architect Jason Welker and health care worker Scott Everhart were wed at Midtown Comics on Wednesday, and their wedding was linked to one in the pages of Marvel's "Astonishing X-Men."
The school's principal barred Kameron Slade from delivering the speech in front of a school-wide assembly, saying it was inappropriate. Instead, he delivered a speech Friday about animal cruelty.
Local residents are at odds with the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue over what they say is excessive noise.
Some residents in Central New Jersey say their water still has an odd taste and odor, forcing them to drink bottled water this holiday season.
A week after a major water main break on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, residents of two buildings nearby still have no gas, and no electricity.
Issues continued on the rails on Monday as Amtrak riders tried to get to their holiday destinations.
Clients of the Emma L. Bowen Center's Rainbow Clubhouse and substance abuse recovery programs participated in a photography project to share positive perspectives.
Local residents are at odds with the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue over what they say is excessive noise.
A week after a major water main break on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, residents of two buildings nearby still have no gas, and no electricity.
Issues continued on the rails on Monday as Amtrak riders tried to get to their holiday destinations.
Clients of the Emma L. Bowen Center's Rainbow Clubhouse and substance abuse recovery programs participated in a photography project to share positive perspectives.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Some residents in Central New Jersey say their water still has an odd taste and odor, forcing them to drink bottled water this holiday season.
Issues continued on the rails on Monday as Amtrak riders tried to get to their holiday destinations.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The Devils pounded the Rangers 5-0 on Monday, sending New York to its 13th loss in its last 17 games.
Pitcher Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a 3-year, $75 million contract, a person familiar with the deal says.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
The Rangers lost for the 12th time in their last 16 games with a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Hurricanes on Sunday.
Local residents are at odds with the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue over what they say is excessive noise.
Clients of the Emma L. Bowen Center's Rainbow Clubhouse and substance abuse recovery programs participated in a photography project to share positive perspectives.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
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 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
A man faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire as she slept on the New York City subway. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A four-legged passenger arrived from a U.S. Air Force base in the Middle East on Sunday night. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, it was a Christmas wish fulfilled.
The winning ticket was drawn on March 26 at ShopRite in Neptune Township.
A week after a major water main break on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, residents of two buildings nearby still have no gas, and no electricity. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has the latest on the battle between some who live nearby and the venue.
