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CBS News
12 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Gay Officers Action League not permitted to participate in NYC Pride March in full uniform. Here's why.
Some LGBTQIA+ members of the New York City Police Department are upset they're not allowed to wear their full police uniform while participating in Sunday's Pride March. Det. Brian Downey, the highest ranking LGBTQIA+ member of the NYPD and a member of the Gay Officers Action League (GOAL), says it's hypocritical that organizers of the march want the NYPD for protection, but won't let GOAL participate as a group. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch echoed the sentiment. "It is the height of hypocrisy that uniformed officers from GOAL are fit to line the parade route and keep everyone safe, but they are unable to march in their own uniform and under their own banner," she said during a security briefing Friday. "That is in direct opposition to the inclusivity that the LGBTQ+ community has fought so hard for." Heritage of Pride, the nonprofit that organizes NYC Pride, said in a statement that full police uniforms include the concealed carry of firearms, which goes against the weapon policy for the Pride March. "To be clear, GOAL is welcome to march without weapons like every other contingent," Heritage of Pride said in a statement, in part. "NYC Pride remains committed to finding a way to work with GOAL in our shared vision to improve policing as we continue creating safe spaces for the entire LGBTQIA+ community." This isn't the first time GOAL has accused NYC Pride of excluding the group. Back in 2021, NYC Pride announced it would ban corrections and law enforcement exhibitors at events, citing a desire to "create safer spaces for the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities at a time when violence against marginalized groups, specifically BIPOC and trans communities, has continued to escalate." At the time, GOAL's vice president called the move "shameful."
New York Post
18 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Big Apple top cop slams exclusion of LGBT cops in uniform at NYC Pride March as ‘deeply offensive'
This Pride is a damn shame. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch ripped organizers of this weekend's city Pride March for banning LGBT cops from participating in uniform even though the festivities are relying on police for security. 3 There will be a police presence at the event Sunday. Brigitte Stelzer Advertisement 'It is deeply offensive that for the fifth year in a row, the NYPD's gay officers' action league is banned from fully participating in the New York City Pride March,' the top cop said during a press briefing Friday. 'It is the height of hypocrisy that uniformed officers are fit to line the parade route and keep everyone safe, but they are unable to march in their own uniform and under their own banner.' The event organizer, Heritage of Pride, first informed the Gay Officer Action League (GOAL) in 2021 its members would not be allowed to march in the parade during a wave of George Floyd anti-cop sentiment. Advertisement The ban was supposed to initially last four years before the organization would reconsider its prohibition. Det. Brian Downey, president of GOAL, argued the policy makes 'queer officers vanish, while the same institution is asked to secure the march.' 3 Gay members of the New York City Police Department prepare to march in the annual Queens Gay Pride Parade in 2023. Corbis via Getty Images 'The ones being asked to stay out of sight are us, the gay, the trans, the queer, and our allied officers who have risked everything to serve both this city and this community. It is not about safety, it is about exclusion' Downey said. Advertisement 'We've heard the justifications. We've heard that it's about safe spaces and community trauma, and we respect and we acknowledge that that trauma is real. But this policy does not create safety. It creates friction and fiction.' Heritage of Pride said in a statement it rejected GOAL from marching because the law enforcement group wanted its officer to march with 'the concealed carry of their firearm.' 'GOAL, the Gay Officers Action League, asked for an exception to our weapon policy so their members could march in their full dress uniforms – which includes the concealed carry of their firearm,' a Pride spokesperson said. 'Our membership voted this year to continue our policy for all Marchers without any exceptions for GOAL or other organizations.' Advertisement The Post has sought further comment from GOAL. Tisch said she had 'productive' talks with Heritage of Pride ahead of the parade, but at the '11th hour' she was told cops could not march in uniform two weeks ago. 'I was shocked,' she said, adding organizers did not provide a reason for the prohibition. Mayor Eric Adams said at the briefing he doesn't understand the logic. 3 Tisch and Adams both criticized the decision. Matthew McDermott 'I truly support what GOAL is pushing for,' Hizzoner said. 'The organizers made this decision, members of the LGBTQ+ community and the city — they are not making that decision.' Tisch, during briefing mainly focused on security, said there are no known, credible threats to the parade that is set to start at 11 a.m. or related events this weekend. She said her department has been working with law enforcement partners and organizers to keep attendees safe.
Business Wire
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
LeaseWorks Adds GOAL as Newest European Customer
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LeaseWorks®, a Portside company, announced that GOAL (German Operating Aircraft Leasing), a joint venture between KGAL GmbH & Co. KG and Lufthansa AG, as its newest European customer. GOAL will adopt LeaseWorks' Aeris Asset and Aeris MATCH products to digitize the firm's asset and customer management operations. Share GOAL will adopt LeaseWorks' Aeris Asset ™ and Aeris MATCH ™ products to digitize the firm's asset and customer management operations, while becoming LeaseWorks' first beta customer for the Aeris CFX Forecasting tool. 'In a highly competitive market, I am proud that LeaseWorks stood out for our ease of use, forward-thinking product roadmap and the way we partnered with the GOAL team — listening closely, tailoring our approach and showing true adaptability to their evolving needs around Lease Diary, Asset Forecasting and LLP Mini Funds,' says Haseem Vazhayil, Founder, LeaseWorks. As a long-established aircraft leasing platform with a diverse portfolio of commercial aircraft across global markets, GOAL is focused on disciplined asset selection, long-term relationships, and a reputation for quality in aircraft leasing. The LeaseWorks products will enable GOAL to automate activities across commercial, finance, contract and technical operations, while collecting actionable intelligence to make day-to-day decisions with real-time data. GOAL's co-Managing Director, Vicente Alava Pons, states that 'GOAL's digital initiatives are designed to promote transparency and collaboration across our firm, as well as with investors and partners, helping us scale our operations. The partnership with LeaseWorks will help us improve our processes and data transparency across the organization while putting new forms of innovations, such as mobile and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, in the hands of our employees." 'We look forward to supporting the GOAL team in their digital journey, deepening our collaboration by embedding our state-of-the-art tools that will enhance GOAL's processes to deliver exceptional results for their customers,' says Vazhayil. About GOAL GOAL Aircraft Leasing, Germany's leading aircraft asset manager and ranked in Top 15 by ISHKA, has a proven track record in structuring complex leasing deals and delivering strong value to our investor partners. Our disciplined investment approach and robust risk management make us a trusted and competitive partner. With a global footprint and deep industry relationships, we provide strategic insights driven by market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies. Our expert team offers tailored leasing and financing solutions to airlines, along with a full suite of services for investors. About LeaseWorks LeaseWorks®, a Portside company, provides cloud-based products and services to the aviation leasing community, with solutions for both lessors and airlines. Aeris MATCH™ helps lessors more quickly and effectively deploy their aviation assets with airlines around the globe. Aeris ASSET™ allows both lessors and airlines to manage the intricate details of aviation leases. These are the first two of a suite of products that will constitute a full-life-cycle portal for managing leased aviation assets.
Scoop
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Ocean Conservancy And GOAL Launch Reusable Cup Venue Partnership: 'Protect Where We Play Tour'
WASHINGTON – Today, Ocean Conservancy and its partner GOAL announced the "Protect Where We Play Tour" launch, a partnership across GOAL's network of venues to reduce their plastic footprint by deploying a reusable cup program during concerts and sporting events. The Protect Where We Play Tour will kick off at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, which is hosting Coldplay on June 6-7. Other tour stops this summer will include Savannah's Enmarket Arena for The Lumineers, two nights of Billie Eilish at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York and others. It is estimated that this tour will prevent 1,000,000 single-use cups from entering the waste stream. Bold Reuse, a leading reuse service provider, is supporting the tour by managing all reusable cup operations at participating venues. 'We're so excited about this activation because it's the perfect combination of mission alignment and funding for operational changes. We're grateful for Ocean Conservancy's collaboration and openness to fund tangible solutions that help facilities implement sustainable change, while also elevating their mission. These are the type of win-win partnerships that enable the positive change that our sports and entertainment industry really needs,' said Kristen Fulmer, Executive Director of GOAL. 'With 50% of our oxygen coming from the ocean, whether you live on the coast or hundreds of miles inland, the future of your favorite game, concert, or event depends on a healthy, plastic-free ocean. By tapping into the joy of what it means to be a fan, we can inspire action and create a global movement that protects our planet for the next generation,' said Ocean Conservancy's Chief Brand and Communications Officer Jenna DiPaolo. Select tour dates include: In February, Ocean Conservancy launched the Protect Where We Play Initiative, aimed at rallying sports and entertainment fans to protect the future of our planet, leveraging the reach of athletes, artists, and events to mobilize millions of fans in support of ocean conservation. The program features 'Team Ocean Captains' including WNBA's Napheesa Collier, NFL's Kelvin Beachum, MLB's Brent Suter, Paralympian Ezra Frech, and American ballerina Katherine Barkman. The Protect Where We Play Initiative is the newest Ocean Conservancy program among decades of work to protect the ocean from plastic pollution. Since 1986, Ocean Conservancy has led the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), mobilizing nearly 19 million volunteers to remove 395 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways worldwide. Ocean Conservancy has also led advocacy efforts to prevent plastic pollution through policies at the state, federal, and international levels.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS: Ocean Conservancy and GOAL Launch Reusable Cup Venue Partnership: "Protect Where We Play Tour"
Tour's Goal to Reach One Million Fans and Save One Million Cups WASHINGTON, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ocean Conservancy and its partner GOAL announced the "Protect Where We Play Tour" launch, a partnership across GOAL's network of venues to reduce their plastic footprint by deploying a reusable cup program during concerts and sporting events. The Protect Where We Play Tour will kick off at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, which is hosting Coldplay on June 6-7. Other tour stops this summer will include Savannah's Enmarket Arena for The Lumineers, two nights of Billie Eilish at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York and others. It is estimated that this tour will prevent 1,000,000 single-use cups from entering the waste stream. Bold Reuse, a leading reuse service provider, is supporting the tour by managing all reusable cup operations at participating venues. "We're so excited about this activation because it's the perfect combination of mission alignment and funding for operational changes. We're grateful for Ocean Conservancy's collaboration and openness to fund tangible solutions that help facilities implement sustainable change, while also elevating their mission. These are the types of win-win partnerships that enable the positive change that our sports and entertainment industry really needs," said Kristen Fulmer, Executive Director of GOAL. "With 50% of our oxygen coming from the ocean, whether you live on the coast or hundreds of miles inland, the future of your favorite game, concert, or event depends on a healthy, plastic-free ocean. By tapping into the joy of what it means to be a fan, we can inspire action and create a global movement that protects our planet for the next generation," said Ocean Conservancy's Chief Brand and Communications Officer Jenna DiPaolo. Select tour dates include: June 6-7: Coldplay at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV September 27: Lumineers at Enmarket Arena, Savannah, GA October 25-26: Billie Eilish at UBS Arena, Belmont Park, NY More stops coming soon! In February, Ocean Conservancy launched the Protect Where We Play Initiative, aimed at rallying sports and entertainment fans to protect the future of our planet, leveraging the reach of athletes, artists, and events to mobilize millions of fans in support of ocean conservation. The program features "Team Ocean Captains" including WNBA's Napheesa Collier, NFL's Kelvin Beachum, MLB's Brent Suter, Paralympian Ezra Frech, and American ballerina Katherine Barkman. The Protect Where We Play Initiative is the newest Ocean Conservancy program among decades of work to protect the ocean from plastic pollution. Since 1986, Ocean Conservancy has led the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), mobilizing nearly 19 million volunteers to remove 395 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways worldwide. Ocean Conservancy has also led advocacy efforts to prevent plastic pollution through policies at the state, federal, and international levels. Learn more about Protect Where We Play HERE. You can find the Protect Where We Play media kit HERE. ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY Ocean Conservancy has been working to protect the ocean from today's greatest global challenges. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) or Instagram. ABOUT PROTECT WHERE WE PLAY Protect Where We Play is Ocean Conservancy's bold, new initiative that aims to inspire a new wave of fan engagement and action by leveraging the sports and entertainment industries as a first entry point to activate a broader and more diverse array of "Team Ocean" advocates. You can watch the sizzle reel here, read Forbes' coverage of the launch here, and Pollstar's Earth Day coverage on the origin story of this initiative here. For more information, visit ABOUT GOAL (Green Operations & Advanced Leadership) GOAL is a pioneering sustainability-driven membership and support network of over 55 global members from sports, entertainment, and live event venues, including stadiums, arenas, theaters, and convention centers. The GOAL Medals Awards program is the first industry-wide benchmarking and recognition tool to validate incremental sustainability efforts across 10 ESG topics. GOAL utilizes Salesforce Net Zero Cloud for carbon accounting and customized industry comparisons, which informs action-planning, goal-setting, and corporate partnership support, including connections to vetted vendors. By fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and offering tailored support, GOAL empowers organizations to enhance their sustainability efforts, no matter where they are in their journey. The Founding Partners of GOAL are Oak View Group, the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena, Fenway Sports Group, and green building trailblazer Jason F. McLennan, founder of McLennan Design. Roya FoxSr. Communications Managerrfox@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ocean Conservancy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
