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N.J. Assembly Panel Passes Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

An Assembly panel has approved a measure that would ban licensed therapists from trying to convert gay minors into heterosexuals.

2013/06/13

Demonstrators rallied for an end to anti-gay violence, after a series of bias attacks (Credit 1010 WINS Reporter Gary Baumgarten)

Self-Defense Classes Aimed At Empowering Members Of LGBT Community In Wake Of Violent Crimes

Members of the city’s LGBT community attended a self-defense training workshop on Saturday night, under the rallying cry ‘we’re not going back in the closet’.

2013/06/08

Chris Pollak, aka "Dark Guardian" (via Facebook)

Superheroes Suit Up To Combat Anti-Gay Attacks In NYC

With a string of attacks against gay men in the city recently, a group of real-life superheroes is suiting up and swooping in to help stop the violence.

2013/06/05

The NYPD is looking for this man in connection with a possible bias attack on the J-train. (Credit NYPD)

NYPD Seeks Suspect In Alleged J-Train Bias Attack

The suspect has been described a Hispanic male between 25 and 30-years-old, with light skin, and dark hair that was tied up in a bun at the time of the attack, he is approximately 6-ft tall and was wearing a denim jacket.

2013/05/31

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New Jersey Senate Postpones Vote On Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

The New Jersey Senate has put off a vote on a bill banning licensed therapists from trying to convert gay minors into heterosexuals.

2013/05/30

Report: Teen Charged With Hate Crimes In Attack On Gay Men Near West Side Nightclub

It happened just after 3 a.m. on Saturday; Lovendusky told 1010 WINS Reporter Sonia Rincon that he was walking down the street with a group of friends when a gang of teenagers approached them from behind and taunted them with a homophobic slur.

2013/05/27

Boy Scouts (file / credit: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Boy Scouts Of America Votes To Lift Ban On Gay Scouts

The decision on the highly divisive issue came in Thursday evening.

2013/05/23

New Yorkers Rally In Midtown To Oppose Series Of Alleged Bias Attacks Against Gay Couples

Demonstrators gathered to denounce violence against the gay community, in light of a recent spate of alleged bias attacks against gay couples in the city.

2013/05/16

The NYPD is looking for a group of men in connection with a possible 'bias attack' in Midtown. (Credit NYPD)

NYPD Seeks ‘Persons Of Interest’ In Connection With Midtown Bias Beating

The NYPD is asking the public for help in identifying several persons of interest wanted in connection with a possible bias assault in Midtown.

2013/05/08

Jason Collins of the Washington Wizards rebounds against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on April 17, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jason Collins Becomes 1st Active Male Athlete In 4 Major American Pro Sports To Come Out

“I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport,” Collins wrote in Sports Illustrated. “But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation.”

2013/04/29

Alan Gendreau (Credit: Bradley Lambert, MT Athletic Communications)

Openly Gay Kicker Alan Gendreau Working Toward Cracking An NFL Roster

“My whole thing in this is just to help anybody who is struggling with coming out,” Gendreau told the New York Times. “I want people to know that I didn’t have a problem with it, and they shouldn’t either.”

2013/04/23

Ed Koch at Esquire Magazine's 70th Anniversary party in New York City - Feb. 20, 2003 (credit: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

Mayor Koch Remained Staunchly Private On Matters Of Sexual Orientation

Late Mayor Ed Koch was a strong supporter and champion of gay rights, but when it came to the issue of his own sexual orientation, he steadfastly maintained a commitment to privacy.

2013/02/02

New Film ‘Out In The Open’ Features Gay Celebs Telling Their Stories

“Out in the Open” is a groundbreaking new documentary featuring some familiar faces. It made a big splash at Sundance, and its directors hope it also resonates with young folks struggling with their sexuality.

2013/01/31

Boy Scouts Considering Retreat From Controversial No-Gays Policy

Under the change now being discussed, the different religious and civic groups that sponsor Scout units would be able to decide for themselves how to address the issue.

2013/01/28