Rob Astorino's Alignment With Anti-LGBT Activists

July 16 - New York City LGBT political clubs Stonewall Democrats of NYC, Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats, Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn, and Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club of Queens released the following joint statement in response to news about republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino's alignment with anti-LGBT activists.

“Yesterday, LGBT New Yorkers found out that Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino received nearly $85,000 in campaign contributions from a person that believes that LGBT couples are incapable of being stable, healthy parents and are undeserving of the same legal protections as everyone else. Sean Fieler, a main funder of the City Action Coalition PAC, has consistently donated to Rob Astorino over the past several years. He has also contributed to funding the repeal of transgender rights in California, spearheaded an attack ad campaign in 2013 against some of our greatest leaders in the New York City Council because they are openly gay, and has continued to stand against progressive values that have defined our City and State as a leader for equality.

“Does Mr. Astorino agree with his top donor's ultraconservative views that LGBT New Yorkers are morally inferior to others? Does he support Sean Fieler's commitment to rolling back the clock on marriage equality nationwide?

“Rob Astorino should return the funds given by Sean Fieler. If he supports these views, he should know that the LGBT community will not let New York be taken back into the dark ages.”

Come visit Stonewall Democrats at Staten Island Pride Fest, Saturday, July 12.

Staten Island Pride Fest is Saturday, July 12 and the only city-wide LGBT Democratic club will be represented.  SDNYC members will be at our booth at the Pride .  Come by to discuss candidates, campaigns, and current status of LGBT issues in New York.  Come out to the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, North Meadow any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  See you there!

NYC Heritage of Pride March Photos & Thank You!

Thank you to the more than forty people who joined SDNYC at the NYC Heritage of Pride March and to the amazing spectators for cheering us on as we danced/marched our way down 5th Ave. and into the West Village!

SDNYC Sept. 2014 Meeting - Back To School!

Thank you to our esteemed panelists: Council Member Danny Dromm, Chairman, Education Committee; Elayna Konstan, Head of Office of Safety & Youth Development for the DOE; Lois Herrera, Senior Director of Guidance & School Counseling for the DOE; Jared Fox, NYC Chapter Chairman, Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network; and
Michael Silverman, Executive Director, Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund! And of course many thanks to Paul Schindler, Editor, Gay City News for moderating our panel on NYC education policy and the LGBT community!

SDNYC Supports NYS Assembly District 64 Candidate Marybeth Melendez!

SDNYC is Proud to Support NYS Assembly District 64 Candidate Marybeth Melendez!

SDNYC Supports Kathy Hochul for NYS Lt. Gov!

SDNYC is proud to stand with Nancy Pelosi, Charles Rangel, Keith Wright, Linda B. Rosenthal, Gale A. Brewer, Inez E. Dickens, Dan Garodnick to support Kathy Hochul for NYS Lt. Gov! #votewomensequality

SDNYC at Staten Island Pride!

President Eunic Ortiz, VP Robert Atterbury and Corresponding Secretary Bryan Ellicott at Staten Island Pride 2014.

NYC Pride 2014 - SDNYC

SDNY NYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

SDNYC President Eunic Ortiz giving an interview on the parade route!

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SDNY NYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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SDNY NYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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NYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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SDNYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

Thank you NY State Senator Gustavo Rivera for marching with SDNYC!

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SDNYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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SDNYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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SDNYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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SDNYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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SDNYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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SDNYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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SDNYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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SDNYC Pride 2014 - Photo Credit: Mark Hopkins Photography

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NYC Pride 2014 - SDNYC

NYC Pride 2014 - SDNYC @ the Stonewall Inn

NYC Pride 2014 - SDNYC

NYC Pride 2014 - SDNYC

Thank you to the amazing DJ Amoroso for keeping us dancing all the way down 5th Ave!

St. Pats for All Parade, 2014

SDNYC Volunteers for NYS Gov. Andrew Cuomo & Lt. Gov Candidate Kathy Hochul

Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to volunteer with SDNYC for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Lt. Gov. Candidate Kathy Hochul ! Join SDNYC at upcoming volunteer events go to Sdnyc.org/volunteer for more info! — at Chelsea.

SDNYC Condemns Cabrera's Anti-LGBT Remarks with NYC Council

SDNYC President, Eunic Ortiz condemning Council Member Fernando Cabrera's Anti-LGBT and Anti-Women's Rights comments and political positions with NYC Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer, Council Member Daniel Dromm, Council Member Rosie Méndez, Council Member Corey Johnson, Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund and others. Find out more at www.SDNYC.org Photo Credit: William Alatriste — at New York City Hall.

SDNYC is proud to march in the parade and to honor the real reason for the day - remembering those who fought for our right to march openly and committing to continue to fight for full equality for the entire LGBT community!

Check out the gallery to see more of SDNYC's photos!

Join Stonewall Democrats at the 2014 Heritage of Pride March!

The Heritage of Pride March is this Sunday, June 29.

SDNYC is group #17 and will be in SECTION 3 of the parade lineup on 39th St. between 5th & 6th Ave. SDNYC group leaders will be in the lineup beginning at 10:30 AM.  Please plan to arrive at the Section 3 parade lineup no later than 12:00 PM.

Stonewall Democrats will be vocal and visible at this year's parade with a (small) float and a live DJ making sure everyone is having a great time. This is a big tent event, and we want all of our members, our members' families and friends, elected officials, and members of allied groups to join us as we celebrate NYC PRIDE all the way down 5th avenue and into the West Village while honoring the real reason for the day - remembering those who fought for our right to march openly and committing to continue to fight for full equality for the entire LGBT community. So dress festively and comfortably and be prepared to shake a tail feather and make some noise as we head down to Christopher Street!

For those of you marching with elected officials or other political clubs, many of the elected officials, political campaigns and political clubs will also be in Section 3 so stop by, say hello and march with us for a block or two even if you are marching with another group!

Will you be joining us?  RSVP to share this event with friends on Facebook and click below to sign up for parade day updates! 

Parade Grand Marshals--

• Rea Carey
• Laverne Cox
• Jonathan Groff

There are many events scheduled before Sunday's parade.  For information about other 2014 Pride events go to SDNYC.org/pride !

Here Is Your 2014 Pride Calendar!

June 2014 is already a precedent setting pride.  Bill de Blasio became the first standing mayor of New York City to march the Queens Pride this past Sunday, June 1st.  

Pride Month is far from over though and there are ongoing activities in every borough throughout June and into July.  Stonewall Democrats will be at each event and encourage your attendance.

• June 25th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Bronx Borough President & Allies LGBT Event at the Bronx Museum (Facebook Invite)

• June 25th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Queens Borough Hall LGBT Pride Celebration honoring Vice President of SDNYC, Rose Christ! (click link for information about the other lgbt advocates that will be honored at this event)

• June 26th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Mayor de Blasio's LGBT Pride BBQ at Gracie Mansion 

• June 26th,  6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - NYC Comptroller LGBT Pride Celebration at Macy's Herald Square

• June 27th, 7:00 p.m. - CBST Pride Shabbat featuring guest speaker Mayor de Blasio. 

• June 28th, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.- Harlem Pride Day
  • Join up with Stonewall Democrats at this event.  Sign up here for updates!

• June 29th Heritage of Pride March (Manhattan)
  • March with Stonewall Democrats!  Sign up here for updates!

• July 12th- Staten Island Pride Festival
  • Join up with Stonewall Democrats at this event.  Sign up here for updates!
• July 19th, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Bronx LGBTQ Pride & Health Fair

We'll be adding details as they become available!  Happy Pride!