westchester in their own words: cooperation & tension

Queer community can be a site of belonging and comfort; it can also be a place of friction. Each has their place in the story of Westchester’s LGBTQ+ Community. Listen to Westchester residents on the joys and pains inherent in seeking connection.

Susan DeGeorge on church law

Susan DeGeorge on the importance of community

David Diamond on youth representation at Pride

Susan Gilberg on discomfort in queer spaces

James Howe on the silence at the table

Susan Gilberg on
social class and politics in Florida

James Howe on coming out gay as a children’s book author

James Howe on speed dating

Z Pride L’Erario on the people who saved them

Donna Rothstein on leaving the Loft

Michael Sabatino on educating queer community

Robert Voorheis on learning from Black civil rights activism

Christina Pacciana on finding home in Westchester instead of NYC

Donna Rothstein on lesbian-only space

Joann Princivalli on recognition

Joann Princivalli on a political split at the Loft