The Governor also announced the opening of With Pride and Dignity, a new exhibition that spotlights the struggle for the rights of LGBTQIA+ servicemembers in the U.S. The Capital Region state landmarks to be lit in recognition of Capital Region LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend on June 10 to 13 include: Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct.State Fairgrounds - Main Gate & Expo Center.The state landmarks to be lit in recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month on June 1 and June 23 to 30 include: I LOVE NY is also launching an I LOVE NY 2022 Pride guide blog, to support community partners and promote tourism by highlighting Pride celebrations, and other LGBTQ events and attractions across the state.
Duryea State Office Building Hauppauge for the duration of pride month.Īfter a two-year pandemic hiatus, I LOVE NY, through its I LOVE NY LGBTQ initiative, will be participating in Pride events in communities across New York, including Albany, Buffalo, Fire Island, Harlem, New York City and Rochester, to engage with attendees and introduce them to all the exciting destinations waiting for them throughout the state.Ī newly-updated I LOVE NY LGBTQ microsite and a printed I LOVE NY LGBTQ travel guide are available to help visitors identify great things to see and do, both during Pride month and throughout the year. State Office Building Harlem, Eleanor Roosevelt State Office Building Poughkeepsie, Hudson Valley Transportation Management Center Hawthorne, Perry B. The flag will also be flown at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. In addition, the flag will be raised at the State Capitol, Plaza and Governor's Mansion on June 10 at the start of Capital Pride Weekend in the Capital Region. Governor Hochul also announced that, for the first time in New York State, the progressive pride flag will be flown at State Parks across New York to mark the start of pride month. This administration has great pride in including landmark LGBTQ+ representation, especially an LGBTQ+ member of the Latinx community, as part of this historic class of appointments comprised of highly qualified diverse individuals.
Judge Vargas will be the first openly gay man and Latino LGBTQ+ judge appointed to the Court of Claims.
Last week, Governor Hochul nominated Judge Javier Enrique Vargas, of New York County, to the New York State Court of Claims. From the major advancements in LGBTQ+ equity achieved as part of our recently Enacted Budget to trailblazing nominees, my administration will continue to fight to help ensure equality and respect for the LGBTQ+ community." "Pride Month is a time to celebrate the countless contributions of the LBGTQ+ community to New York State," Governor Hochul said. "Every New Yorker, regardless of gender and sexual identity or expression deserves a government that recognizes them for who they are and provides a space of value, love, and belonging. The Governor also announced the first Latino openly LGBTQ+ judge nominated to the New York State Court of Claims, along with several additional measures recognizing LGBTQ+ New Yorkers and celebrating their contributions to our state, including the launch of I LOVE NY LGBTQ+ 2022 Pride Guide, the raising of the LGBTQ+ progress flag across the state, the illumination of state landmarks in the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flag, and the opening of a new exhibition in the State Capitol spotlighting LGBTQ+ Service Members in the U.S. Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation designating June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.