Democratic Presidential Primary Who Will You Vote For?
Hoyt To Kick Off Re-election on Saturday
BUFFALO, NY •New York State Assemblymember Sam Hoyt, D-Buffalo/Grand Island,will announce that he will again stand for re-election in the upcoming fall elections. Hoyt intends on making the announcement on Saturday April 19, 2008 11:15am Polish Cadets Hall at Grant and Amherst Streets.
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Buffalo Gay Pride Events Announced
BUFFALO, NY •Pride Buffalo the organization that organizes the annual gay and lesbian pride parades in Buffalo each year has announced that their events will be centered on the weekend of June 7 and 8th.
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The Gotham Knights played hard in a match that saw them lose their Division III playoff 36-7. The Knights are the team in the blue and gold uniforms.
Gay NYC Rugby Club Visit To Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY •The Gotham Knights, the gay rugby football club from the New York City area, came to Buffalo on Saturday April 9, 2008 to play the South Buffalo Thugs in the North Eastern Division III Rugby Playoff.
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May 4 - Buffalo Brunch Goes Local
BUFFALO, NY •Since 1996 a local group of volunteers has organized a Sunday brunch each spring for the benefit of the Empire State Pride Agenda(Pride Agenda). Earlier this year the Pride Agenda notified the local volunteers that they no longer wished to be the beneficiary of the Buffalo Brunch. The local organizers have chosen to continue this highly anticipated annual event but this time keep the dollars local to support programs and support functions of gay an lesbian people in Western New York. The 12th annual brunch will be held at the Buffalo Convention Center May 4, 2008 at 12 noon.
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BUFFALO, NY •The Gotham Knights, the gay rugby football club from the New York City area, will be in Buffalo on Saturday April 9, 2008 to participate in the North Eastern Division III Rugby Playoffs.
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Personal Attacks Continue to Target Gay Ally
Buffalo, NY (February 29, 2008) — A small group continued their personal attacks gay rights ally Andres Garcia on Wednesday March 5 at a city hall meeting of the commission that hired Garcia.
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Gay Rights Advocate Targeted For Biased Language
Buffalo, NY (February 29, 2008) — Andres Garcia has been accused of using inappropriate language towards glbt people. Andres Garcia also is one of two local civil rights leaders who are responsible for the addition of sexual orientation to the City of Buffalo civil rights ordinances.
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Outcome Buffalo Editorial Decency- A Letter About Garcia
There seems to be a great deal about this "anti-gay" situation that has been left unsaid by those who are campaigning to stop Andre Garcia from starting as Executive Director of the City of Buffalo Commission on Citizens' Rights and Community Relations. Lets seperate the big picture reality from the individual anecdote
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Community View Point Andy Garcia is A Friend, Supporter Of Mine & GLBT People Barbra Kavanaugh, Attorney, Former City Councilmember and First open glbt elected official in upstate New York weighs in. I was not at the hearing - frankly, I thought it would be just that, a "hearing", to give Andy the opportunity, maybe to some extent require him to address the concerns which had come up since the Civil rights Commission unanimously supported his appointment. When I did finally see my e-mail, I saw that, even before the hearing, people were using words like bigot, hate, homophobe....and folks were being asked to come, not to hear anything, but to come armed with anti-Garcia t-shirts, etc. I am sure there were people there to hear accounts, explanations, charges, etc. - all the things I would want to hear before I decided to go after anyone, but especially a man who has been a friend and supporter of mine and the GLBT community for many, many years - including being a proponent of anti-discrimination legislation that included trangendered people. But the media is unlikely to focus on those people.
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Buffalo Churches Apologize & Welcome Gay People
Buffalo, New York (January 11, 2008) — In an open letter to gay people in Western New York, leaders of Episcopal congregations in Buffalo offered an apology and asked forgiveness from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. The letter further emphasized that they offer gay people, welcoming and loving religious congregations.
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Bonnies Senior, Scott Jordan
WNY NCAA Swim Team Captain Talks About Being Openly Gay
OLEAN, New York (January 10, 2008) — Saint Bonaventure University Swim Team Captain Scott Jordan has written about his experience of coming out and being openly gay as a nationally ranked swimmer on the Bonnies' NCAA Division 1 swim squad.
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Jamestown Picks Openly Gay Man Council President
JAMESTOWN, New York (January 4, 2008) — Newly elected Jamestown City Councilmember Greg Rabb was chosen as the President of the City of Jamestown, New York City Council at the that groups 2008 reorganization meeting on January 1.
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Queen City Roller Girl’s Season Opener
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY (January 4, 2008) — If you attended the June 2007 Buffalo Pride parade you could not of missed the contingent of roller skating women who wowed the parade watchers and clearly were having fun. Many of those same women are lacing up the skates for some rough and ready action.
The Queen City Roller Girls will be having a New Years Bash on Saturday January 5 at the Rainbow Roller Rink in North Tonawanda. The event will feature the first bout of the 2008 season, the ladies of the Devil Dollies vs.Nickel City Knockouts.
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ALBANY, NY — On a historic night, The New York State Assembly voted to pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. The bipartisan vote was 85-61. The bill had been introduced by Governor Elliot Spitzer earlier this year.
This was the first time that either house of the State Legislature debated and voted on legislation regardinng same-sex marriage.
Western New York Members of the Assembly Sam Hoyt, (D. Buffalo), Crystal Peoples, (D. Buffalo), William Parment (D, Jamestown) and Mark Schroeder, (D. Buffalo) voted to pass the civil rights legislation.
Voting no were Democrats Robin Schimminger, (D. Tonawanda), Francine DelMonte (Niagara Falls) and Dennis Gabryszak (Cheektowaga) joined by Republicans James Hayes, (Amherst), Michael Cole, (Elma), Jack Quinn, (Hamburg), Daniel Burling, (Warsaw) and Stephen Hawley, (Albion).
We have looked at the candidates in the Democratic Presidential Primary. We liked Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Joe Biden and former Senator John Edwards. We took a hard look at the two candidates that remain. We know Hillary Clinton well. She has marched in the New York City pride parade. Spoken at glbt events and has supported our legislation. It is obvious that any of the above candidates and those two that remain would make a good choice for President.
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Matt Foreman To Step Down As Leader Of NGLTF
Washington DC (January 30, 2008) — Matt Foreman, executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and a national leader in the struggle for equal rights and social justice, will step down in April to lead the Gay & Lesbian Program at the Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. Foreman has led the Task Force for five years and helped propel the organization to national prominence as an outspoken and unwavering advocate of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights.
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US House of Representatives passes gay civil rights bill
WASHINGTON- The United States House of Representatives today passed legislation that would prevent anti-gay and lesbian discrimination in the work place.
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UNITED STATES SENATOR PLEADS GUILTY TO LEWD CONDUCT IN AIRPORT MEN'S REST ROOM
WASHINGTON, DC — A United States Senator who is a staunch conservative with an anti-gay voting record was arrested in June at a Minnesota airport by a male plainclothes police officer investigating sexual and lewd conduct complaints in a men's public restroom, United States Senator Larry Craig (R-Idaho) pleaded guilty in court on August 8.
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The Democratic Presidential Candidates meet the Gays
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Los Angeles, Ca — Six Democratic presidential candidates engaged Thursday in a strikingly candid and revealing discussion about gay rights in a forum hosted by the Human Rights Campaign and broadcast on the gay television and Internet network Logo.
Margaret Carlson moderated with three additional questioners — HRC president Joe Solmonese, rock musician Melissa Etheridge and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart — who all asked some of the most difficult and probing questions the candidates have faced this election cycle.
Six of the eight declared Democratic candidates appeared, one at a time, to answer questions.
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WASHINGTON DC — The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is hopeful about comments made by Admiral Michael Mullen, President George W. Bush's nominee for chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff.
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ABC SCORES HIGHEST FOR GAY CHARACTERS
LOS ANGLES, CA — The lovelorn Kevin Walker on "Brothers & Sisters" and the scheming Marc St. James on "Ugly Betty" have helped make ABC the network with the most prominent gay characters in prime-time television, according to a new report.
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UPS DELIVERS HEALTH BENEFITS TO N.J. CIVIL UNION PARTNERS
TRENTON, NJ — United Parcel Service Inc. has agreed to offer health-care benefits to all civil union partners of its hourly employees in New Jersey who are covered under collectively bargained union plans.
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Why is it so expensive for Gay partners to have Ceremonies as high as 2500.00, But when Straight couples get married it costs less than 250.00 to have a wedding, My partner and I are looking to have a Commitment Ceremony but can not afford the high cost that these Churches offer here in Buffalo. Is there anyone you may have in mind or we may contact for a Commitment Ceremony in Buffalo , if so could you let us know please?
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GAY NEWSPAPER OFFERS INTERNSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENT
BUFFALO—OutcomeBuffalo is seeking an editorial intern for the summer/fall. The position involves reporting, writing, research, fact-checking, and proofreading, and offers the opportunity to produce plenty of by-lined articles full story
Religious Homophobia Documentary Scheduled at Daemen College
AMHERST, New York (April 14, 2008) —The documentary film "For the Bible Tells Me So" will be screened at Daemen College on Friday, April 25th, at 7:00 pm. This event, free and open to all, is being cosponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Friends Alliance of Daemen College, The Buffalo Community of the Holy Spirit, a ministry of the Buffalo Episcopal Diocese.full story
Kendall, Bears on The Run Tour Hits Buffalo
BUFFALO (January 30, 2008) — Bears On The Run North East Coast Tour Spring 2008 will be making a stop in Buffalo on Thursday April 10. at 8p.m. $12.00 admission.
Openly Bear & gay performers storyteller Shannon Grady and musicians Elijah Black, Kendall, and Matthew Temple along with Comic Bobaloo, will perform at Hallwalls at Babeville 341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo
LOGO TV is a sponsors for the 2008 tour. For more information go here
Do You Know About Life Memorial Park?
BUFFALO — Each year members of the Buffalo Bear Club and the Imperial Court of Buffalo get together to clean up and re-plant Buffalo's Life Memorial Park. The Park serves as the gay communities lasting tribute to those who have lived with and have dies from the Aids epidemic.
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TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT
—by Lyndsey D'Arcangelo
I'm a firm believer in the phrase, "Two wrongs don't make a right." Here's another little ditty I enjoy: "Treat others as you would like to be treated."
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OUTtakes
Mike Klemm reviews The Films of Kenneth Anger, Volume One, Fantoma Films, 1947-1954, Un Chant D'Amour, Cult Epics, 1950, Apartment Zero, Anchor Bay Entertainment, 1989 full story
Record Crowd Enjoys Buffalo Pride Parade
Over 4,000 attend
GLYS Drop-in Center is open Monday through Thursday from 3:30-8:30pm and Friday from 3-6pm. (716) 855-0221
PFLAG Regular Monthly Meeting:
Westminster Presbyterian Church On Delaware Avenue Near Summer St. 2:30 Pm - 5:00 p.m. The Third Sunday Of Every Month
PFLAG New Parents Meeting
Amherst Location 2nd Wednesday
Meeting for Parents Or Family Members Who Have Just Found Out. Helpline (716)883-0384
Mondays - 6:00 p.m.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
ACS- Pride Center
18 Tracy St. Buffalo
Mondays - 7:00 p.m.
Rainbow Al-Anon
ACS- Pride Center
18 Tracy St. Buffalo
Mondays - 8:00 p.m.
Pride Group Of Alcoholics Anonymous
ACS- Pride Center
18 Tracy St. Buffalo
Tuesday, April 15. 12 noon - 3p.m.
Confidential HIV Testing 4p.m.
Mocha Project
531 Virginia St. Buffalo
(716) 852-1142
Tuesday, April 22. 4p.m. - 7:30
Tuesday, May 13. 4p.m. - 7:30
Confidential STI Screening
Mocha Project
531 Virginia St. Buffalo
(716) 852-1142
Thursdays - 5:45 p.m.
Gratitude Group of Overeaters Anonymous
ACS- Pride Center
18 Tracy St. Buffalo
Thursdays - 8:00 p.m.
Nicotine Anonymous
ACS- Pride Center
18 Tracy St. Buffalo
Friday April 11th 7:00 p.m.
Spectrum Transgender Group
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave. Buffalo
Information Call 888-705-8340 or Spectrumwny@Yahoo.com
Sunday, April 13th 3 p.m.
Rainbow Elders of the Niagara Frontier
Monthly Meeting Gay Books and Authors: Then and Now
Madeline Davis will present on how gay authors affected us in earlier times and who is writing today and what she thinks of their work. Bring your ideas of your favorite authors to discuss with the group. ALSO bring any books you may have, gay or not, that you would like to exchange with others for some new reads. Remember your donation for the AIDS Food Pantry. We will have our Pot Luck dinner to follow.
Aids Community Services
206 South Elmwood Ave.
Near Chippewa, Buffalo.
FUNDRAISERS
Saturday, April 12 , 2008
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. PSYCHIC FAIR
Hamlin House Troop I American Legion Post
432 Franklin Street, Buffalo
FREE ADMISSION (18 YEARS AND OVER ONLY ADMITTED )
What is in store for 2008?
Receive a Reading ( from Nationally and Internationally Known psychics & Mediums)
Free Lectures during the Event; Vendors; Chinese Auction;
An Inexpensive psychic/medium-ship stand up event to receive a message. (limited seating)
A benefit Troop I Post No 665 of the American Legion Inc.
Saturday, April 12, 7p.m.
Gay Bingo -Aids Plus Fund
St. John Grace Church
Sunday, May 4, 12 noon 12th Annual Buffalo Brunch
Buffalo Convention Center
Honoring Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, Imperial Court of Buffalo and Pilgrim-St. Luke United Church of Christ www.buffalobrunch.org
BARS
Wednesdays
Roxy's - Karaoke at 10
8-9 Happy Hour $2.50 Molson's & $2.50 Well Drinks & Bottle Beers
Saturday, May 3
Buffalo Bulldogs Leather Night
Adonias
Allen Street
Saturday, April 12
Buffalo Bear Club/ Bear Night
Miss Kitty's
Main @ Allen St
Fridays
Freakshow
Marcella Show Club
Shows at 11:30 & 1:30
Sundays
Life's A Drag
Marcella Show Club
Buffalo's longest running live performance show.
Fanta-see Island - MC, V, Fy'a, Raquel, R2k, Armani
Shows at 11:30 and 1:30
ARTS
Friday, April 25th
"For the Bible Tells Me So" documentary film
Daemen College on , at 7:00 p.m.
Schenk Hall Room 107
4380 Main Street in Amherst, N.Y.
free and open to all
cosponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Friends Alliance of Daemen College, The Buffalo Community of the Holy Spirit, a ministry of the Buffalo Episcopal Diocese.
"For the Bible Tells Me So" is filmmaker Daniel Karslake's effort to reconcile homosexuality and scripture
Youth
Gay And Lesbian Youth Services
GLYS is open Monday through Thursday from 3:30-8:30pm and Friday from 3-6pm. (716) 855-0221
Parents PFLAG Regular Monthly Meeting:
Westminster Presbyterian Church On Delaware Avenue Near Summer St. 2:30 Pm - 5:00 Pm The Third Sunday Of Every Month
PFLAG New Parents Meeting:
Amherst Location 2nd Wednesday
Meeting for Parents Or Family Members Who Have Just Found Out. Helpline (716)883-0384
An Outcome calendar listing cost nothing and can attract valuable attention for your activities. Send specifics (name, date of event, time, place, sponsoring organization, phone number and website address) to Karl: info@outcomebuffalo.com
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