Pennsylvania's Carl Nassib Is First Active NFL Player To Publicly Come Out As Gay Pennsylvania's Carl Nassib Is First Active NFL Player To Publicly Come Out As Gay
Pennsylvania's Carl Nassib Is First Active NFL Player To Publicly Come Out As Gay West Chester, PA native and Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to publicly come out as gay. Although several athletes have come out after retiring from the NFL, Nassib made history by opening up about his sexual orientation while still being an active player. The 28-year-old said in a video posted to Instagram Monday that he has been "meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl Nassib (@carlnass…
LI Man Sentenced For 2019 Murder Of Teaching Assistant He Had Relationship With, DA Says LI Man Sentenced For 2019 Murder Of Teaching Assistant He Had Relationship With, DA Says
LI Man Sentenced For 2019 Murder Of Teaching Assistant He Had Relationship With, DA Says A Long Island man has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the vicious murder of his boyfriend in June 2019. Ryan Lindquist, age 23, of Massapequa, was sentenced Wednesday, April 28, in connection with the murder of Evan Grabelsky who he stabbed more than 150 times, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas. Lindquist pleaded guilty to the murder last month. “Mr. Grabelsky dedicated his life to helping autistic children, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends as they continue to mourn his tragic loss," said Singas. Grabelsky, 32, was discov…
New Jersey Adds Gender 'X' Option For Drivers Licenses New Jersey Adds Gender 'X' Option For Drivers Licenses
New Jersey Adds Gender 'X' Option For Drivers Licenses The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is adding an “X” gender option to drivers licenses and non-driver identification cards. Gender “X” will indicate a gender is unspecified, and it will be offered alongside the existing “M” (male) and “F” (female) gender options on licenses and IDs.  This is offered not only to New Jersey residents who identify as non-binary, but for anyone who prefers that their gender not be specified on their license or ID. The MVC previously announced the ability to change the M/F gender designation on licenses and IDs in February 2020, following passage of the “B…
PA's Rachel Levine Poised To Become First Openly Transgender Federal Official PA's Rachel Levine Poised To Become First Openly Transgender Federal Official
PA's Rachel Levine Poised To Become First Openly Transgender Federal Official President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine as his assistant secretary of health. This makes Levine poised to become the first openly transgender federal official confirmed by the U.S. Senate. "Dr. Levine has been a wise, calm, and dedicated partner during this pandemic and I couldn’t be prouder of the tireless work she’s done to serve Pennsylvanians," Gov. Tom Wolf said. "She will be missed, but I know she will be a tremendous leader at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services." Levine is a pediatrician having previously served as Pen…
Iconic Bar In Connecticut Up For Sale Iconic Bar In Connecticut Up For Sale
Iconic Bar In Connecticut Up For Sale An iconic gay bar in southern Connecticut that has been part of the community for seven years is up for sale. The owners of Trevi Lounge say they are retiring, according to a listing on BizBuySell.com as well as two other business-for-sale sites. There are about 35 other bars, pubs, and taverns for sale in Connecticut as of Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the online lister. The asking price is $210,000. Trevi, on Kings Highway Cutoff in Fairfield, is one of the few LGBTQ-focused bars in Connecticut, according to a 2018 article in the Fairfield County Business Journal. The article …
Northern Highlands Regional HS Grad Phillip Hayward Dies, 23 Northern Highlands Regional HS Grad Phillip Hayward Dies, 23
Northern Highlands Regional HS Grad Phillip Hayward Dies, 23 Quick wit. Sharp humor. A bright light and unique character. This is how Ho-Ho-Kus native Phillip Hayward is being remembered. He died on Aug. 24 at 23 years old -- but his legacy lives on, thanks to a GoFundMe launched by Gabrielle Rodriguez in his memory. The $11,800 that had been raised as of Tuesday morning will be donated to "The Trevor Project" in Phillip's name. The American non-profit organization focuses on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.  A Northern Highlands Regional High School graduate, Phillip earned his Ba…
Here's A Fun, Easy Way To Break The Boring Streak And Help Fairfield County Children In Crisis Here's A Fun, Easy Way To Break The Boring Streak And Help Fairfield County Children In Crisis
Here's A Fun, Easy Way To Break The Boring Streak And Help Fairfield County Children In Crisis If your kids are complaining they're bored, it's time to break the monotonous routine. Here's a way that seems fun, can engage the whole family and can help other kids whose lives are much direr. Kids in Crisis in Cos Cob invites all county residents to download a free app today and join a Scavenger Hunt. The fun started Monday, July 27 but it's not too late — you have two weeks to complete 60 missions, until  Friday, Aug. 7. The game is entirely virtual and calls upon participants to download the free app called Goosechase and then access various challenges, ranging from "Family …
Cop In Hudson Valley On Leave After Transphobic Video With Violent Hillary Clinton Comment Cop In Hudson Valley On Leave After Transphobic Video With Violent Hillary Clinton Comment
Cop In Hudson Valley On Leave After Transphobic Video With Violent Hillary Clinton Comment A police officer in the area is on paid administrative leave after allegedly posting a transphobic rap video that says there are only two genders and that Hillary Clinton should be hanged. The video, posted by New Paltz Police Officer Robert Sisco, who is seen wearing a police uniform, expresses crude transphobic statements, as well as the comment about Clinton in which he said, "Hillary is Killary we all know the reason. Where those emails at? We should hang her for treason." He also expresses support for President Donald Trump and says he would rather use his words than res…
Bergen County Transgender Model Bares All For PETA Bergen County Transgender Model Bares All For PETA
Bergen County Transgender Model Bares All For PETA Model and trans rights activist Carmen Carrera is baring it all in a PETA ad that proclaims: “Transform Your Wardrobe: Don't Wear Fur!" The ad features Carrera, formerly of Elmwood Park, standing confidently with her body covered in rainbow-colored text blocks representing the LGBTQ+ community. "Learning about the fur industry, I didn't realize that these animals suffer to the very end," Carrera said. "I've seen videos of animals getting beaten [who] are crying for help. "After seeing that, just the amount of bloodshed, the amount of violence, the animals' cries, like, really got me, becau…
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Byram Hills Faculty Get LGBTQ Training To Foster Inclusivity Byram Hills Faculty Get LGBTQ Training To Foster Inclusivity
Byram Hills Faculty Get LGBTQ Training To Foster Inclusivity Staffwide training supports an inclusive climate for LGBTQ students in a Westchester high school. The faculty at Byram Hills High School attended a presentation this year on LGBTQ+ awareness and acceptance by Lisa Scott of Center Lane Westchester Jewish Community Services. Center Lane is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and community education center. A consultation with Center Lane on specific student cases followed and there was "targeted training for teacher teams and pupil personnel team members working closely with vulnerable LGBTQ+ stude…
Phillipsburg High's First Male Cheerleader Jairus Asne Dies, 21 Phillipsburg High's First Male Cheerleader Jairus Asne Dies, 21
Phillipsburg High's First Male Cheerleader Jairus Asne Dies, 21 A natural leader with a kind spirit. This is how Jairus Dominic Dalagan Asne of Greenwich Township is being remembered. Affectionately known as "Jai," the 21-year-old passed away at home on Nov. 4. More than $600 had been raised for his funeral expenses on a GoFundMe as of Nov. 18. Jai moved to New Jersey from the Philippines with his family in 2006, his obituary says. He was an active member of the  Phillipsburg High School Dance Team in 2013-14, and was the first male cheerleader at the school in 2014-15. Driven by a passion for health and fitness, Jai practiced gymnastics and co…
Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview
Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview A live radio interview about racism regarding Italian Americans took a nasty turn for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who used the n-word during the course of the conversation. Cuomo called into WAMC radio on Tuesday, Oct. 15, where he was asked to discuss the purported controversy regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was celebrated at the same time as Columbus Day. Listen to the radio interview here The conversation took a turn to a weekend New York Times opinion piece that spoke of the treatment of Italian Americans in the past. It was then that he used the racial slur. “They used a…