🌱NYC LGBT Activists Protest Florida Governor + Morgan Library Remake

Hello and happy Monday New York City! Over the weekend LGBT activists protested a conference featuring Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, transit advocates proposed an alternative to more police in the subways, and Puerto Rican New Yorkers took to the streets for a festive parade. Don't miss the video of a group "surfing" on top of a train in Brooklyn. Have a great week.

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Here are the top five stories in New York City today:

1. A transit advocacy organization, Riders Alliance, announced this weekend a plan to increase traffic on the city's trains and busses. Its plan is meant to be a counter to Mayor Adams' plan to increase police presence in the subway system. The group proposes increasing train times to every six minutes and increasing funding for non-law-enforcement officials. (Gothamist)
2. LGBT rights activists and out politicians rallied in front of Chelsea Piers on Sunday morning, protesting against a conference taking place there that included GOP Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who recently signed into law a bill commonly called, "Don't Say Gay." Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former New York Times writer Bari Weiss were also expected to be in attendance. (New York Post)
3. The City Council is expected to vote on its historic $101 billion budget later today. Here's a complete breakdown by the numbers of what made it in. Notably, previously controversial school funding cuts were included. (City & State)
4. New York households enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will receive maximum household benefits this month. Families that already receive the maximum amount will get at least $95 in supplemental payments. (PIX11 New York News)
5. The Morgan Library and Museum, which has undergone a years-long renovation, will open its gardens to the public this month. The newly opened grounds feature an array of quirky statues and plants. (Gothamist)

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Today in New York City:

• Pitch in to Pick up + Microplastic demo at Starlight Park, The Bronx (9 a.m.)
• Guitar Masters Series: Peter Bernstein and Paul Bollenback (7 p.m.)
• The MoMA Presents: Modern Mondays (7 p.m.)
• Oy Gevalt: Not Your Typical Jewish Stand-Up Night (7:30 p.m.)
• NYC Underground Comedy & Beats (Glenn Raymond & Friends) (10 p.m.)

Crime and safety corner:

• Roddy Ricch, a 23-year-old rapper, was arrested on gun possession charges Saturday while on his way to perform at the Governors Ball Music Festival. (Associated Press)
• A 24-year-old man died after falling onto subway tracks in the Lower East Side early Sunday morning. (New York Daily News)

From my notebook:

• Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot in the June 28 primary elections for governor, lieutenant governor and state assembly. (Spectrum News 1)
• Check out this bizarre video of at least eight people surfing on top of a J train in Brooklyn this weekend. (WABC-TV)
• The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) will host its "power-packed" annual gala next week at The Glasshouse. (New York Post )
• The Puerto Rican Day parade emerged on Sunday from a two-year pandemic pause. Here it is in photos. (amNY)
• Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Republican candidate for governor, might be barred from participating in a debate due to a vaccination requirement. (NBC New York)

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