Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 07:35:38 -0700 From: Clare Howell Subject: IYF20 MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Editor: Clare Howell, clare@gpac.org ANTI-VIOLENCE RALLY IN GREENWICH VILLAGE ======================================== [New York, NY: 9 Sep 98] A RALLY WAS HELD FRIDAY night at Sheridan Square in Greenwich Village to protest the recent murders of transgender people in the Village and the upsurge of violence against gay men and lesbians throughout New York City. Approximately 150 people attended the gathering that was called by City Councilmember Tom Duane and the Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project. Speakers denounced the police response to the two recent murders and the rising anti-gay crime rate city-wide. Police Commissioner Safir had assigned extra undercover officers to the West Village for the stated purpose of curbing transgender prostitution. Councilmember Duane was incensed at the police response. "I'm really concerned that the police don't recognize the primary issue. Transgender prostitution isn't the problem; the problem is bias-related assault and murder." Mr. Duane has scheduled a meeting tonight (Wed, 9 Sep, 7:30 p.m.) at Greenwich House (27 Barrow St.) to discuss the murders and how the city should address the alarming spate of violence against gay, lesbian, and transgender people. ### Subscriptions. Please send: subscribe iyf-online or: unsubscribe iyf-online to: MajorDomo@apocalypse.org For prior releases, check the GenderPAC website at: http://www.gpac.org (c) 1998 InYourFace Our online news-only service for gender activism.