Chanel Lopez, the deputy director of LGBTQIA+ Affairs under Gov. Kathy Hochul; LGBTQIA+ Caucus executive director Yanery Cruz; and LGBTQIA+ Caucus co-chairs Justin Sanchez of the Bronx and Chi Ossé of Brooklyn.
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The LGBTQIA+ Caucus honored three individuals and led what the City Council described as the first Pride Ball in the Council chambers on June 2 as city lawmakers celebrated the local queer community to begin the month of June.
The event was led by Councilmembers Chi Ossé of Brooklyn and Justin Sanchez of the Bronx, the co-chairs of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus. The event featured three honorees: Hari Nef, Asha Lyons, and Rickke Mananzala.
Chanel Lopez, the deputy director of LGBTQIA+ Affairs under Gov. Kathy Hochul, presented a proclamation to the LGBTQIA+ Caucus, while Ossé presented Hari Nef with a proclamation.
See some photos of the event below:
Yanery Cruz, the executive director of the City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus.Donna AcetoTayolor Brown, the director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.Donna AcetoTabytha Gonzalez and Sean Coleman of Destination Tomorrow.Donna AcetoHonoree Hari Nef greets Councilmember Chi Ossé.Donna AcetoDrag artist Ruby Rims enjoys the show.Donna AcetoAsha Lyons and Alaina Daniels.Donna AcetoCouncilmember Chi Ossé.Donna AcetoGalloway, from Ali Forney Center, with New Pride Agenda’s Kei Williams.Donna Aceto
