Erik Bottcher

Erik Bottcher is backing efforts to repeal New York’s longstanding gay bathhouse restrictions, arguing that emergency measures adopted during the AIDS crisis should not remain permanent public health policy.

The proposal would move the state from prohibition toward a regulated system reflecting today’s HIV prevention and treatment landscape.

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6 08, 2026

New York Moves to End 41-Year Gay Bathhouse Ban in Historic Policy Shift

2026-08-06T18:12:50-07:00August 6th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Business Finance News NEW YORK, NY — (August 6, 2026) — More than four decades after New York adopted emergency regulations that effectively shut down gay bathhouses during the height of the AIDS crisis, state lawmakers are moving to bring that era of public health policy to [...]

26 12, 2022

NYC Gay Politician’s Home Vandalized After Supporting Drag Queen Story Hour

2026-05-20T07:39:58-07:00December 26th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , |

NEW YORK, NY — (12-26-22) — New York City Gay Council Member Erik Bottcher' apartment was broken into and vandalized by two women after he confronted a group of protesters at a Drag Queen Story Hour. New York City police have arrested two suspects for trespassing at the home of the openly gay NYC councilmember. [...]

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