NYC NOW Evening Roundup: Transgender References Dropped from Stonewall Monument Website, Some New Yorkers Sour on Adams, Pedestrian Traffic Increases in Manhattan and Advice from a Dating Coach
Feb 14, 2025
Controversy erupts as transgender and queer references vanish from the Stonewall National Monument's website, igniting public outcry. New Yorkers express mixed feelings about Mayor Adams amid corruption claims. Meanwhile, pedestrian traffic in Manhattan is surging thanks to congestion pricing, sparking discussions on urban livability and business challenges. On a lighter note, dating coaches offer unique insights and strategies to help singles navigate the tricky dating scene in the city, proving that finding love doesn't have to be a nightmare.
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Stonewall Website Edits
- References to transgender and queer people were removed from the Stonewall National Monument website.
- This removal follows President Trump's executive order recognizing only two sexes and ordering such identifiers stripped from government websites.
NYC Residents on Mayor Adams
- New Yorkers express mixed reactions to Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case.
- Some voters who previously supported Adams now say they wouldn't vote for him again, citing his handling of the migrant influx.
Pedestrian Traffic Boost
- Pedestrian traffic in Manhattan has increased since congestion pricing began.
- Some neighborhoods, like Grand Central and Soho, have seen increases as high as 19% and 20%, respectively.