Wednesday, December 20 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Nassau County and New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio will travel from Des Moines, Iowa to New York City. 11:00 AM Governor Cuomo makes an announcement at Belmont Park Race Track, […]
Who You Calling Bougie? | Larry Benjamin Recently, a friend of mine—full disclosure: he’s my ex from way back when—said I was “bougie.” In case you’ve never heard the term, Urban Dictionary defines bougie, a hacked truncation of the word Bourgeoisie, […]
Bronx, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D- Bronx/Westchester) announced $150,000 in funding for Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders today at SAGE Center Bronx. In recognition of National Coming Out Day, on Tuesday, October 11, […]
Regulating of Assault-style Weapons Should Be Front and Center by David Lesch, Esq. Following the events that took place in Orlando last month, the LGBTQ community has found itself front and center in the war against assault weapons. The tragedy […]
Governor Cuomo Designates Legendary Stonewall Inn as New York State Historic Site State Unveils New York “Open Doors Campaign” to Promote State’s Historic Embrace of Diversity; Ads to Run in New York, North Carolina, Mississippi and Texas Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed […]
Democrats In Congress Sit-In to Demand A Vote on Gun Violence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman José E. Serrano joined fellow House Democrats’ sit-in on the House Floor to demand that Speaker Ryan and House Republicans allow a vote on bipartisan […]
The controversy over guns will remain as divided as American politics.
ALL FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF EFFECTIVE TODAY IN RESPECT FOR VICTIMS OF THE ORLANDO SHOOTING City also will light City Hall in rainbow colors to represent LGBT pride NEW YORK—As a mark of respect for the victims […]
GOVERNOR CUOMO BANS NON-ESSENTIAL STATE TRAVEL TO NORTH CAROLINA On Monday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order banning all non-essential state travel to North Carolina. The order requires all New York State agencies, departments, boards and commissions […]
Governor Cuomo today issued a pardon for J’Adore Mattis, 31, a transgender woman, who was convicted in 2006 of 3rd Degree Robbery in Manhattan. Mattis was sentenced to 5 years’ probation and received a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities on March 24, 2015. […]
First Executive in the Nation to Issue Statewide Regulations Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity, Transgender Status or Gender Dysphoria Last week, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo introduced regulations through the New York State Human Rights Law […]
Soon after Caitlin Jenner transitioned to female, The New York Times published a thought provoking column by Elinor Burkett called What Makes a Woman. Ms. Burkett has brought to the forefront many issues regarding what makes a person male or female […]
Larry Benjamin was born in the Bronx, graduated from Adlai Stevenson High School and earned a degree in art history at the University of Pennsylvania, before becoming an award-winning author and blogger behind This Writer’s Life. His allegorical novella, Vampire Rising, […]
During the month of August, Senator Gustavo Rivera will present a series of community events! For more information, call 718-933-2034. NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Hosts Shred Day! Our office will partner with Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, AARP New York and other elected officials on August […]
Bronx LGBT Pride celebrated its first annual Bronx Pride Awards Dinner last Tuesday to honor the work of individuals who are active in the LGBTQ community. As people mingled during the cocktail hour at the Eastwood Manor, Peter C. Frank […]
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