Vandals Deface LGBT Homeless Shelter For Youth
The attack came two days after a New York State Senate bill that would have outlawed discrimination against transgender and gender-bending people was defeated.
By Kelly Virella
Tuesday, Jun 15, 2010

http://www.citylimits.org/news/articles/4058/vandals-deface-lgbt-homeless-shelter-for-youth

Two days after a New York State Senate bill that would have outlawed discrimination against transgender and gender-bending people was defeated in the Senate's Judiciary Committee a Queens homeless shelter for gay and transgender youth suffered an attack.

Sharon Stapel, executive director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP), issued a press release denouncing the vote. "Given the rampant discrimination against transgender and gender non-conforming people in New York, AVP believes this bill is critical to protecting the rights of transgender people when seeking employment, housing, credit and using public accommodations," the statement said in part.