East River State Park in Williamsburg Will Be Named after Marsha P. Johnson — a Pioneer of the LGBTQ Rights Movement and a Transgender Woman of Color Renews Call to End New York’s Ban on Gestational Surrogacy to Help LGBTQ Couples and People Struggling with Fertility to Start Families Governor Cuomo: “We must all be members of one choir – …
Governor Cuomo Announces New York Opposition to Federal Government’s Proposed Rollback of Healthcare Protections for Transgendered and Gender Nonconforming Individuals
Department of Financial Services, Division of Human Rights and Office of Children and Family Services Submit Comments Opposing U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Proposal That Would Undermine Protections Against Discrimination and Limit the Types of Insurance That Must Comply with Nondiscrimination Protections NYS Department of Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and Office of Mental Health Will Also …
Governor Cuomo Announces State Landmarks to Be Lit in Recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance
One World Trade Center and Kosciuszko Bridge to be Illuminated NEW YORK, NY — November 20, 2018 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the spire of One World Trade Center and the Kosciuszko Bridge will be lit in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. The structures will be illuminated in the colors of the transgender flag tonight in memory …
Engel Scores 100 on Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ Scorecard
WASHINGTON, DC — October 24, 2018 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ Scorecard for his work protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community during the 115th Congress. Engel was scored on his support for LGBTQ-specific legislation, including the Equality Act, critical legislation …
Engel Scores 100 on Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ Scorecard
WASHINGTON, DC — October 23, 2018 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ Scorecard for his work protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community during the 115th Congress. Engel was scored on his support for LGBTQ-specific legislation, including the Equality Act, critical …
Ossining Documentary Series to Screen the Westchester Premiere of Major!, the Story of a 73-year-old Black Transgender Woman Activist at the Ossining Public Library on Thursday, June 7th, 2018 @ 6:30pm
Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series to host free screening: the Westchester premiere of Major!, the story of a 73-year-old Black transgender woman who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years, followed by a panel discussion. At the Ossining Public Library, 6:30 on Thursday June 7th, 2018. This month’s offering from The Ossining …