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Rally held in honor of slain trans woman at Niagara Square

Thomas O'Neil-White

Friends, family and supporters gathered today at Niagara Square to celebrate the life of Tonya “Kita” Harvey, a transgender woman who was murdered earlier…
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"Rainbows on Allen" project shows support for LGBTQ community

Mary Catalfamo

Sidewalks and crosswalks throughout Allentown are being painted with rainbows. As the first part of an ongoing initiative to support the LGBTQ community…
Crime

Albany bar shooting determined to be an isolated incident

Police have confirmed that the deadly shooting at an Albany gay bar on Thanksgiving Day was not a hate crime.The shooting happened around 2 a.m. at Rocks.…
Local

Hundreds rally against Trump in downtown Buffalo, spurred by social media

Mike Desmond

Social media isn't always the best place for political conversations, but Sunday afternoon hundreds showed up at Niagara Square in unity because of it.The…
Local

Buffalo Pride celebrates 25th anniversary

Marian Hetherly

The LGBTQ community holds a Candlelight Wish Celebration Tuesday at the Evergreen Commons in Buffalo in celebration of Buffalo Pride's 25th anniversary.…
Local

Local LGBT community mourns Orlando shooting victims

Mike Desmond

As late afternoon darkened toward night Sunday, there were candles lit on the grounds of the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Buffalo in memory of those…

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