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Erik Bottcher
Politics

Gay NYC city council member Erik Bottcher joins Jack Schlossberg in packed race for Jerry Nadler’s House seat

His launch draws heavily on themes he shared in a recent interview with The Advocate.

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Erik Bottcher
Politics

Out NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher files to run for Rep. Jerry Nadler's seat, raises nearly $700k in one day

In an interview with The Advocate, Bottcher says he’s stepping up as a new-generation leader and that “the gloves are off” in his challenge to Trump.

NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher photographed by Max Guliani
Politics

From trauma to triumph, will NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher become the city's first out gay mayor one day?

From a teen grappling mightily with his sexuality, Bottcher is now a ubiquitous presence in New York City.

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Crime

Gay Couple Attacked in NYC’s Times Square as Crowd Watched

It's not the first time LGBTQ+ have been attacked recently in the city.

Woman Charged With Hate Crime for Setting Bistro’s Pride Flag Ablaze
Crime

Woman Charged With Hate Crime for Setting Bistro’s Pride Flag Ablaze

Police made the arrest on Tuesday night.

Woman wanted in connection to arson attack at Little Prince bistro in NYC
Crime

Police Search for Woman Who Torched a Pride Flag Outside NYC Restaurant

Authorities said that they are investigating the fire as a possible hate crime.