The mission of SDNYC is to advocate for legislation that guarantees equality and fairness for the LGBT community in New York City, and to support openly LGBT and gay-friendly candidates for greater representation in the political process.

Latest News

Welcome to our new site!

by Connie Ress, VP of SDNYC

Since 1986, when gay activists Lew Todd, Steve Ashkinazy, and Saul Fishman founded Stonewall -- the City’s first and largest LGBT political club affecting all five boroughs -- our community has seen great progress in New York.

Platforms

Marriage Equality
Stonewall Democrats of NYC has always supported the right to marry for same-sex couples. The Club officially went on record in 1999 to support this very important right for our community.

Transgender Equality

Legislation

We are working on banning the "gay panic" defense. Check out the other entries in this section for more information.

Letter from the President

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It's time to Pay Your Dues!



Updated Letter from the President Coming After our Elections on January 24th.


Welcome to our 20th Anniversary year!

Constitution and By-Laws

BODY:

Certain events, as well as the interests of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in New York City, require the formation of an organization within the Democratic Party whose goals are to represent this community.

Chapter Officers

Officers

President Matthew W. Carlin

Vice President Paul J. Del Duca

Vice President Yetta G. Kurland

Vice President Tom LaBarbara

Vice President Aubrey Lees

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Meeting Dates