Albany County Legislature fills seat of official who resigned for anti-gay remarks
Richard Touchette appointed Monday night, held the seat before George Langdon IV
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4of15Buy PhotoA woman holds a sign as The House of Precise holds a rally outside of Rocks to call for Albany County Legislator Republican George Langdon IV to resign for his homophobic comment at a seminar on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
5of15Buy PhotoThe House of Precise holds a rally outside of Rocks to call for Albany County Legislator Republican George Langdon IV to resign for his homophobic comment at a seminar on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
Upstate NY legislator resigns after homophobic remarks
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This YouTube video still shows former Albany County Legislator George Langdon IV speaking at an Upstate New York event, A Return to Liberty under the Constitution.
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An Upstate New York legislator has resigned after making homophobic remarks, suggesting all gay people should be put on an island.
WRGB reports Albany County Legislator George Langdon IV, of Coeymans, N.Y., announced Monday he was stepping down and issued an apology.
“I again express my sincerest apologies to all those who were hurt by my rash and thoughtless statements. It was never my intention to single-out or target anyone,” Langdon said in a statement. “I truly believe every individual should have the right to life and liberty in their pursuit of happiness.”
Rally to call for Albany County legislator to resign
Gathering Friday in response to George Langdon IV homophobic comments
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People gather to take part in a candlelight vigil outside of Rocks bar on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. The vigil was held to show support for those injured and to remember those killed in the mass shooting at the nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Another rally is scheduled for April 2, 2021 to call for an Albany County legislator to resign after he said homophobic statements at a constitutional liberty seminar. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) Show MoreShow Less
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ALBANY A city nonprofit that supports youth and the LGBTQ community is organizing a rally Friday outside Rocks bar on Central Avenue to call for an Albany County legislator to resign after he made homophobic comments at a constitutional liberty seminar last weekend.
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