Tag Archives: Bronx

Tweet Of The Day – New York Family Research Foundation

What’s really pouring on Ruben Diaz is the 100% chance of thunderstorms for today’s hate rally.

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NOM Defector Louis Marinelli Denounces Sen. Ruben Diaz’ Bronx Hate Rally

“Don’t confront them with yelling and screaming, that just plays into NOM’s hands.” Wise words, for those us who remember NOM’s relentless usage of photos and video of angry activists on last summer’s bus tour.

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NEW YORK: Christian Radio Advertises Ruben Diaz’ Bronx Hate Rally

Radio Cristiana was the primary backer of Diaz’ 2009 rally in Manhattan, which attracted 20,000 Hispanic evangelicals, most of whom arrived via out of state church buses. This year’s rally could be even larger with the co-sponsorship of NOM.

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Sunday’s Weather In NYC

Let’s hope for a torrential downpour on the hate rally in the Bronx and sunny skies over Central Park for the AIDS Walk.

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NOM Issues Bronx Hate Rally Ad Voiced By NY Sen. Ruben Diaz

(Via – Good As You)

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Brian Brown: Join Me In The Bronx

“Sponsored by Senator and Reverend Ruben Diaz—a true hero in the fight to protect marriage in New York—the rally will bring together marriage supporters from across the state as we join together across racial, ethnic and religious lines to affirm the truth of marriage. I am excited to be there, and to have the opportunity to share a few thoughts …

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NOM Launches Ad In Support Of NY Sen. Ruben Diaz’ Hate Rally Against Marriage

I haven’t yet heard of any organized plan to counter-protest at Diaz’ hate rally this Sunday. I plan on being there. If you are attending, please consider signage with respectful messages in Spanish. There were so few of us at Diaz’ 2009 rally, most of the counter-protesters ended up in the press materials of our enemies.

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Quote Of The Day – Sen. Ruben Diaz

“Everyone should realize that we’re not hiring Ricky Martin, Elton John or Rosie Perez to attract people to our event. There won’t be any paid superstars or celebrities to draw crowds. Whoever joins us will do so because they support traditional marriage. It’s important to know that whoever comes to this rally will be there because they support the growing …

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NEW YORK: Sen. Ruben Diaz To Stage Massive Anti-Gay Marriage Rally

Arch homophobe Sen. Ruben Diaz (D-Bronx) will once again work with anti-gay Hispanic evangelicals to stage a massive anti-marriage rally in New York City on May 15th. JMG reader Sabirjan provides us with a translation of this news story. Radio Vision Cristiana, a New Jersey-based Spanish-language AM radio station that broadcasts religious programming, is planning a huge anti-gay march in …

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NYC’s Cobra Saga Endsssss

A fun diversion while it lasted, yes? No reaction yet on the cobra’s Twitter account.

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Tweet Of The Day – Bronx Zoo’s Cobra

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NEW YORK CITY: Hate Crimes Charges For Three In Bronx Gay Bashing

Yesterday a grand jury returned hate crimes indictments for three members of the Latin Kings Goonies gang, who are accused in a brutal gay bashing in the Bronx that took place earlier this month. Elmer Cofresi, 23, Nelson Falu,17, and Ruddy Vargas, 22, are charged with multiple hate crimes in the anti-gay gang assault this month. Seven alleged members of …

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NEW YORK CITY: Charges Dropped Against Three In Bronx Hate Crime

The Bronx DA has dropped the charges against three of the eleven gang members accused in the brutal anti-gay hate crime that took place in the Bronx earlier this month. A total of 11 people were charged in connection with the crime. Today, the Bronx District Attorney’s office dropped charges against three of those people. Their names are not immediately …

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Bronx Bashers: We Didn’t Do It

Yesterday ten members of the Latin King Goonies gang pleaded not guilty to the brutal gay-bashings of three men in the Bronx. The 10 men appeared one by one before a judge in the Bronx as prosecutors said they were ready to present evidence to indict them on various charges including assault, sexual abuse and harassment, all as hate crimes. …

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New York Yankees Promise To End Homophobic Taunting In The Stands

Responding to pressure from GLAAD, the New York Yankees have vowed to end homophobic taunting by their fans. The issue came to light on Tuesday thanks to a video (created by JMG reader Sean Chapin) which showed fans shouting an obscene version of Village People’s YMCA at fans for opposing teams. Via GLAAD: We reached out to the Yankees, and …

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NEW YORK CITY: Bronx Gay Bashing Victim Speaks To Media

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NEW YORK: Ninth Suspect Arrested In Bronx Gay-Bashing Incident

The NYPD have arrested the ninth and final suspect in last week’s brutal gay-bashing in the Bronx. Ruddy Vargas-Perez had been sought since shortly after he and eight other gang members allegedly attacked a 30-year-old man and two teenage boys on Oct. 3-4 in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx. Vargas-Perez, 22, was the target of a citywide dragnet …

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NEW YORK CITY: Seven Men Arrested For Brutal Anti-Gay Hate Crimes

New York City police have arrested seven gang members who lured a gay man and two teenagers to a house in the Bronx where the victims were brutally tortured. Two other members of the gang are still at large. There were nine attackers, ranging from 16 to 23 years old and calling themselves the Latin King Goonies, the police said. …

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Bronx Residents: Remember To Vote For Charlie Ramos Tomorrow

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