Courtesy: NYC PrideNew York, NY (77WABC) – Organizers of the country’s largest and most recognizable Pride Parade for the LGBTQ community — says it will ban corrections and law enforcement exhibitors at NYC Pride events until 2025.
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NYC Pride bans NYPD from participating in events including march
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NYC Pride announced Saturday that they are taking steps to reduce the law enforcement presence at events.
Starting this June, police and corrections will not be allowed to participate in the Pride March until at least 2025. This announcement follows many months of conversation and discussion with key stakeholders in the community, NYC Pride Co-Chair André Thomas said.
Organizers says they will be working with a private security firm and will be asking the NYPD to stay a block away from all events including the March which draws a large crowd.
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