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Reports on the election of Charles Hynes as district attorney in Kings County, New York. Commitment to social justice and professionalism; Problem faced with the electorate about his opposition on capital punishment; Vote of confidence received over the appeal of opponent Dan Feldman to anti-gay bigotry.

Focuses on the murder case of gay Philip Lopapa in New York. Investigation of the New York State Crime Victims Board on the case; Involvement of Johnnie Franco in Lopapa case; Reimbursement of the Crime Victims Board for the funeral of Lopapa.

Focuses on the effects of homophobic ideas on the cause of death to elevator mechanic John Martin and murdered by carpenter Seamus Gallagher in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Investigation of the incidence; Sexual orientation of both male; Decision of the court.

Focuses on the defense of Edgar Melendez in Brooklyn, New York. Decision of the jury on the case; Reaction on the faggoty gesture done by Melendez; Views on homophobia as a political strategy.

Focuses on the political situation of New York post 1990 state elections. Majority party in New York; Apprehension of the gay community of New York regarding the legislation formed.

Comments on the significance of the election of Deborah Glick to the New State Assembly and explores how her presence in the Legislature will give a personal spin to the debate surrounding bias crime and a state gay and lesbian civil rights law in New York. Motivation behind Glick's advocacy to the civil rights of gays and lesbians; Concerns over the issues involving the Bias Crime Bill; Question of whether the election of Glick will be enough reason for the passage of the Bias Crime legislation passed.

Reports on the revision of the city charter by increasing the number of City Council seats in New York City. Passage of the civil rights law by seven votes; Problems faced by Bay Ridge, Staten Island and the Republican Party.

Reports on the victory of Guy Molinari as borough president over the opposition of senator John J. Marchi in New York. Support of Marchi on Democratic incumbent Ralph Lamberti on the Staten Island Secession Party Independent line; Strategy of the senator to use a point of special privilege to stop a memorial resolution to Lambda Independent Democrats founder Peter Vogel.

Reports that congressman Guy Molinari won as borough president in Staten Island, New York. Victory of his daughter Susan Molinari as councilmember; Special election for the congressional seat of the legislator.

Reports that councilman Sal Albanese has been honored by community groups since his vote for the gay/lesbian civil rights amendment in New York City. Challenge faced in the mayoral candidacy of Rudolph Giuliani; Nomination of Stephen Maresca to run against Albanese; Number of people voted for the councilman in the primary.

Reports on the candidacy of Rudolph Giuliani for mayor in New York City. Position to provide a bridge between the Republican Party and the lesbian and gay male community; Background in law enforcement; Support on behalf of the gay rights bill.

Presents a tribute to New York City community leader, Ed Murphy. Assistance provided to a single gay youth; Contributions to the gay and lesbian communities; Career as a professional wrestler.

Reports on the rejection of the petitions of gay candidate for Civil Court Judge Marilyn Rinseler in New York City.

Reports on the increasing cases of violence against gay in New York City.

Reports on the fund raising initiative of the gay community in the New York City.

Reports on the parasitical political parties in New York. Occurrence of self-destruction; Assessment of discrimination and anti-gay violence; Implementation of the legislative agenda.

Highlights the youth forum on teen sexuality in New York City.

Reports on the opinions of 'New York Post' columnist Ray Kerrison on homophobia.

Highlights the New York Post AIDS Forum in New York City.

Details the birthday party held for gay activist Chris Mountain in New York City. Names of guests; Organization of party by friend Ronald Marx.

Announces the annual Champagne and Dessert Reception of the Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn on September 2, 1987 in New York.

Focuses on the lack of anti-violence legislation including sexual orientation in New York City. Citation of a case of a gay man stabbed in Brooklyn; Efforts of Brooklyn Councilmember Salvatore F. Albanese to administer justice to the victim; Commitment expressed by State Senator Roy M. Goodman.

Reports on the decision of New York City Council Majority Leader Peter Vallone to postpone the appointment of Joseph Lisa as chairman of the New York City Council Health Committee in response to public outcry.

Announces the appointment of John Cardinal O'Connor and Frank Lilly to the AIDS panel of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Perception of the disease in a political aspect; Citation of the homophobic views of O'Connor.

Praises the involvement of New York County District Attorney Robert Morgenthau with the gay community. Provision of monetary compensation to gay and lesbian victims of violent crime; Endorsement of the gay rights bill; Hope for reelection.