2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (434+ words) By: Dennis Richmond, Jr. “You’re going to hell.” This is a statement that many LGBTQ+ folx hear at least once in their lives. If they don’t hear it directly, someone may calmly tell them that their lifestyle is wrong. One…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (90+ words) members of Croton Pride, 2nd right and 3rd right, with BOL Chair Gashi, right, and Legislator Emiljana Ulaj, left Benjamin Ilany, center, with BOL Chair Vedat Gashi, right, and Legislator David Imamura Honors Air Force Veteran and Community Organization for Advocacy and…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (520+ words) By: Dennis Richmond, Jr. Five years ago, when I first interviewed Cienna [Rosalina] Rose with Yonkers Times, she was a 21-year-old trans advocate from Yonkers, determined to use her voice to educate folx and create change. At the time, she…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (259+ words) Dennis Richmond Jr, center, with Fatha Freddie Elixir, from Pride in Manhattan in 2025 By Dennis Richmond, Jr. Today, supporters argue that Pride celebrations still matter because many LGBTQ+ folx continue to experience bullying, harassment, homelessness, mental health struggles, and violence....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (889+ words) Hockey in New York is not simply entertainment. It is a shared emotional experience that stretches across boroughs, generations, and social backgrounds. Whether it’s a packed arena or a crowded bar on game night, the energy is unmistakable. Fans don’t…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (245+ words) By Dennis Richmond, Jr. This month, my family’s history is officially on display at the Grinton I. Will Branch of the Yonkers Public Library, and it feels magical. To walk into a public institution and see my own family represented…...

10+ mon, 1+ day ago   (374+ words) By: Dennis Richmond, Jr. Every year on November 20th, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR)—a time dedicated to honoring trans folks whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence. This day concludes Transgender Awareness Week and was founded over 25 years…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago   (447+ words) By Dennis Richmond, Jr. Ballroom culture — born from the creativity and resilience of Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities — remains one of the most influential cultural movements in America. Known as Ballroom or The Scene, it traces its roots to the…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (571+ words) By Dennis Richmond, Jr. October is LGBTQ+ History Month — a time meant to honor the bravery of those who fought for visibility, equality, and the right to live freely. Yet, in the era of hashtags and performative pride, the meaning…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (155+ words) By Dennis Richmond Jr. Now, in the 2020s, LGBTQ+ folx have legal marriage, workplace protections, and increasing visibility. The media and social media have LGBTQ+ representation. Yonkers officially recognizes Pride Month and supports LGBTQ+ programming. Yet challenges still exist—book bans,…...