Introducing the Greater New York Steering Committee

We are the leadership group that helps organize the Greater New York area, which is comprised of New Jersey, New York City, Long Island, and Connecticut, The Greater New York Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign is a diverse volunteer group of individuals working each and every day to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and straight-supportive people in this area. By taking part in community events, prides, town hall meetings and partnerships with other organizations, these volunteers are working hard to support HRC’s efforts in the movement for equal rights for LGBT people. Read More »


Local News

Human Rights Campaign hosts meet and greet with New York Congresswoman Yvette Clarke

Posted on Monday May 12, 2008

On Saturday, the Greater NY Steering Committee hosted a Meet & Greet with our friend, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, in her district in Brooklyn. The meet and greet was held at neighborhood gay bar mainstay, Excelsior. HRC was joined at the meet and greet by openly gay NYC Council candidates Bob Zuckerman and Yetta Kurland, senior board members and members of the Stonewall Democrats of NYC & Lambda Independent Democrats ("LID") (Brooklyn's LGBT Democratic club), among about 30 others. In attendance from the Steering Committee was Chris Carolan, Amelia Field, Anthony Hayes, Dirk McCall, Daryl Cochrane, Drew Beckman, David Hurst, and Pete Webb (who did a great job organizing the logistics of the event). Read More »


Spotlight on Membership & Community Events Committee

Posted on Tuesday September 25, 2007

The Membership and Community Events Committee has been reenergized for 2007.The group has dedicated itself to expanding HRC’s outreach to the Greater NY community to grow and diversify HRC’s membership by providing new and existing members with fun, concrete ways to engage. This year has seen the introduction of several initiatives, including HYPE, the Women’s Initiative, and the expansions of our Pride Activities and Regional events. Read More »