Politics

New York officials push for LGBTQIA+ bar and nightclub safeguards against hate crimes

By Dean Moses

Posted on November 23, 2022

dsc02291-1200×880-1

Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell are putting forth legislation that looks to further safeguard LGBTQIA+ hangout spaces.

The bill would expand the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes program to include gay and transgender bars and nightclubs, allocating funds to provide necessary safety measures for the business’ at-risk patrons and allowing them to hire additional security personnel.

See the full article at amNY

New York officials push for LGBTQIA+ bar and nightclub safeguards against hate crimes

About the Author

More from Around New York

Screenshot

Rose Noir Productions shows Bronx youth how the runway can build confidence

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs legislation on Aug. 20 to protect reproductive and gender-affirming care in New Jersey.

New Jersey bolsters protections for gender-affirming care and abortion rights

Council Member Phil Wong met with recently-appointed Sanitation Commissioner Greg Anderson on Thursday, Aug. 20.

CM Wong holds ‘productive’ meeting with new DSNY commissioner

herbert von king park dog run

Elevated levels of mercury, arsenic found in dog run at Herbert Von King Park