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Thousands Gather In Huntington For Long Island Pride Celebration
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (227+ words) Jun 14, 2026, 12: 11 PM Rainbow flags and vibrant displays of support filled the streets of Huntington Village on Sunday as thousands gathered for the 36th Annual Long Island Pride Celebration. The annual event, one of the largest Pride celebrations on Long Island, is…...
'A little weird.' Two stray pigs spotted in Woodbridge; one captured, one still loose
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (283+ words) Jun 10, 2026, 9: 18 PM Animal officials in Woodbridge are trying to bring home the bacon, as the search continues for at least one stray pig on the loose. Two pigs were found wandering around neighborhoods in Woodbridge Tuesday. One neighbor on Old…...
Removal Of Pride Paint From West Orange Town Hall Steps Draws Community Pushback
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (375+ words) Jun 9, 2026, 5: 13 PM The removal of a Pride flag that had been painted on the front steps of West Orange Town Hall since 2022 has sparked a community conversation about visibility, inclusion and support for LGBTQ+ residents. The flag was recently painted…...
Town Of Hempstead Challenges State Bill On Gender Neutral Parenting Terms
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (162+ words) Jun 8, 2026, 12: 49 PM The Town of Hempstead has filed an emergency resolution it says is intended to protect traditional family roles, pushing back against a state bill amending child custody and parental laws to be more inclusive. Town officials say the…...
Gov. Lamont signs proclamation declaring June LGBTQ Pride Month in CT
1+ week, 5+ day ago (105+ words) Jun 2, 2026, 12: 27 PM Gov. Ned Lamont signed a proclamation on Monday to designate June as LGBTQ Pride Month. June has been widely recognized as Pride Month for the LGBTQIA+ community since the Stonewall Uprising in 1969. In 1999, the month was federally recognized…...
Stratford holds flag raising at town hall to kick off Pride Month
1+ week, 5+ day ago (160+ words) Jun 1, 2026, 4: 49 PM Stratford kicked off Pride Month with a flag'raising ceremony at Town Hall Monday morning. The ceremony brought together residents, advocates and elected leaders to recognize the contributions of Stratford's LGBTQIA+ community. Mayor David Chess issued a proclamation saying…...
Long Islanders rally to protect transgender rights, celebrate community
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (131+ words) May 31, 2026, 6: 22 AM Dozens of Long Islanders rallied Saturday at the Nassau County legislative building in Mineola to support transgender rights and celebrate collective pride. Advocates say they are standing firm against a rise in anti-trans legislation and rhetoric. "When society…...
Kitten saved from sewer drain in Massapequa
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (161+ words) A kitten has been saved after getting stuck in a sewer drain in Massapequa Saturday night. Neighbors said they saw the kitten inside the sewer for several days. The drain was flooded from the recent. .. Kitten saved from sewer drain…...
State annuls Massapequa, Locust Valley districts transgender bathroom policies
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (244+ words) Apr 21, 2026, 6: 04 PM New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa ruled that two Long Island school districts violated state law by barring transgender students from using restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity. In a decision issued Tuesday,…...
Hundreds learn to confront hate at LGBT Network's 30th Youth and Anti-Bullying Conference
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (201+ words) Mar 19, 2026, 6: 34 PM Students, advocates and community leaders came together once again for the LGBT Network's annual Youth and Anti-Bullying Conference. Held at Suffolk Community College in Selden and now in its 30th year, the event offers a space to confront bullying…...