Governor Hochul issues proclamation to designate June, 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation designating June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in New York State.

Additionally, LGBTQ+ progress flags will be raised across the state, and state landmarks will be illuminated in the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flag on June 1 and between June 23 and 30.

“Pride Month is a time of celebration and a reminder to continue in our efforts to uplift the rights of the LGBTQ+ community here in New York State,” Governor Hochul said.

“New Yorkers of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions deserve to be safe, heard and valued. The State of New York stands with and supports the LGBTQ+ community.”

In June 2023, Governor Hochul advanced several announcements in honor of Pride Month, including a $33.5 million investment to increase support for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, $20 million for LGBTQ+ affirming senior housing projects, $12.5 million for the American LGBTQ+ Museum, and $1 million in youth suicide prevention funding to support TGNCNB New Yorkers.

Governor Hochul also signed legislation to protect and affirm the LGBTQ+ community by creating a shield law for youth seeking gender affirming care and those that assist them.

Governor Hochul has championed policies and made investments to support families and lift up the most marginalized New Yorkers.

She signed legislation to make New York a safe haven for LGBTQ+ youth and began the process to enshrine an Equal Rights Amendment in the New York State constitution.

The FY 2025 Budget builds on this legacy through advancing equity statewide, including a $1 million expansion to the Lorena Borjas Transgender and Non-binary Wellness and Equity Fund to support workforce development programming targeting the transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary community.

Image via the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul.