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Transgender Day of Remembrance: What's at stake and becoming a better ally
The international observance honors those killed by anti-transgender violence and drawing attention to the threats trans people face.
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The international observance honors those killed by anti-transgender violence and drawing attention to the threats trans people face.
Actor Wade McCollum plays Kenneth Marlowe, who became Kate for the final years of his life.
This Suicide Prevention Month, we're talking about several topics surrounding mental health.
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson, co-chairs of the New York City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus, discussed an apparent resurgence of hate in the city and where the Adams administration is falling short.
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson are co-chairs of the New York City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus. Watch their response to Elon Musk declaring "cisgender" a slur on Twitter on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The new rule enacted in three towns requires teachers to notify parents if their child wants to be known by a different name or pronoun.
Now at 66 years old, Wagenblast, who still goes by Bernie, is happier than ever.
June is Pride Month and CBS2 is featuring a well known voice in our area. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The school board says parental involvement is needed because of the age of the students involved.
The policy in question would make it a requirement for teachers to notify parents if their K-8 students identify as transgender. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Director of Programs Sage Rivera says the center is a space where residents can come to be themselves.
Friday was Transgender Day of Visibility, and across the country, people took to the streets to celebrate. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, teenagers and young adults were a big part of the rallies.
It was also a historic day in Connecticut, where the trans Pride flag flew over the state capitol.
The raising of the flag was in recognition of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
The day celebrates and raises awareness about the transgender community, and it's more important than ever with anti-transgender legislation on the rise across the country.
Public advocate pushes for changes to protect those whose gender identity is different from the sex assigned at birth.
Five people were killed when a gunman opened fire during a Transgender Day of Remembrance event at an LGBTQ club in Colorado. CBS2's John Dias has more on how they're being remembered.
It celebrates the trans community in the state and across the country.
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation Wednesday declaring November "Transgender Awareness Month" in New York.
More than 100 people were involved in the demonstrations, which started at around noon on Monday.
On National Coming Out Day, there have been celebrations, demonstrations, and efforts to pass legislation. Among those most in need within the LGBTQ+ community is transgender youth. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Several New York lawmakers are rallying behind a bill to make the state a safe haven for transgender youth. We hear from the bill's sponsor, State Sen. Brad Hoylman.
Several New York lawmakers are rallying behind a bill to make the state a safe haven for transgender youth.
We're expected to learn more about the upcoming gender changes to New York State issued IDs.
Officials are making the occasion with multiple events in the Bronx.
Take your iPhone with you wherever you go this season, whether that's poolside or your favorite beach.
Bring the party to the beach, pool, or wherever you go this summer with these perfectly portable speakers.
Be the creepiest house on the block with scary good Halloween decor from Walmart.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Countertop ice makers are ideal for summer parties. Here are our top ice maker picks, including a viral fave.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and hours after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
A shooting in Teaneck, New Jersey left a 26-year-old woman dead and neighbors on edge. Police are now searching for the gunman.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and hours after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
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.
With around 50 million students heading back to class, parents across the country are getting ready to spend big on school supplies. Nancy Chen has the latest deals and tips for stretching your dollars this school year.
Nurse Sandra Lindsay discusses her new memoir, "First in Line: How COVID-19 Placed Me on the Frontlines of a Health Care Crisis." She also explains how she is actively advocating for change in the healthcare industry.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
CBS News New York is getting a preview of all the action coming to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center