Stonewall becomes a landmark...

[stevenleser]

I think NY LGBT and allies should have a get together there to celebrate!

http://www.newsweek.com/stonewall-inn-designated-nyc-landmark-during-lgbt-pride-week-345972

Stonewall Inn Designated NYC Landmark During LGBT Pride Week

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On Tuesday morning, dozens of New Yorkers packed into a public hearing room at 1 Centre Street to witness a historic vote. It was standing room only as numerous speakers presented the case for designating The Stonewall Inn a New York City landmark.

The commission was convinced. Just before noon, the New York City Landmark Commission voted unanimously to designate Stonewall, the site of historic LGBT rights protests, a landmark. This announcement comes during the city’s LGBT Pride Week.

Each speaker was allotted three minutes to plead their case, but many went over, and applause certainly set it over that barrier. Unlike other city meetings, no one seemed to mind staying in the stuffy roof for well over two hours. There was an air of celebration, as activists shook hands, congratulated one another and passed out rainbow flag stickers, worn by the majority of hearing attendees.
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(more at above link)

[hrmjustin]

1. I had a few beers there this past Saturday.

[Behind the Aegis]

2. Awesome!

Hopefully, this will educate a few privileged people who seem to think we don't have a history, heroes, or accomplishments and only "latch on" to other movements.

[closeupready]

3. Where I met the very handsome (but sadly very straight)

Mr. Steven Leser.

I love the Stonewall - aside from the historic importance, it really does have an ambiance imbued with a strong gay sensibility. Glad to hear it's now a landmark. K&R

[stevenleser]

4. I was going to mention that in the OP but wasn't sure it was OK. Yes, lets do it again but with more

folks!

[closeupready]

6. Listen - any time we hit a velvet rope, I'm with you.

Just make a note of that.

[HockeyMom]

5. I went to school down the street from it

when they still painted their windows black so the police could not see inside and raid them.

Yes, it should be declared a NYC Landmark.

[shenmue]

7. I've got something in my eye

[SusanCalvin]

8. Same here.

I'm not sure why it means so much to me that I'm in tears - strait, never been to NYC - but it does.

[closeupready]

9. A get-together was a nice idea, but for better or worse,

I don't think it's going to happen.

[stevenleser]

10. How come? nt

[closeupready]

11. Well for me personally, I'm not sure I'll be in

the Village post-parade. It would be nice to do it, though, if enough people have interest.

What's up with Lionness? She's marched in past parades - is she doing it this year, have you been in touch?

[stevenleser]

12. I think LLP just got back from India. Not sure she will be up for it but we can check. nt

[stevenleser]

13. Now we have to get together and have a celebration. Absolutely must!!!!

Woo hoo!

[closeupready]

14. :-)

So many ways this ruling will improve the lives of millions of gay Americans in redneck land that tried to hold out from respecting same-sex marriage. The mind boggles.