June has become widely known as Pride Month over the last two decades as it marks the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, which are generally considered the catalyst for the fight for LGBT rights in the United States. Due to great interest by residents who could not attend the Thursday morning ceremony, a second ceremony will be held Saturday at 6 p.m., said Mayor Bruce Packer. The gathering to celebrate LGBTQ rights and inclusivity is the first of two in the borough. Grewal, and many members of the Glen Rock council. “The amount of love and inclusivity that this town is showing has really been an inspiration not only to myself but on behalf of the Police Department and the entire community.”Ī number of local and county officials were also in attendance, including Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, Bergen County Prosecutor – and Glen Rock resident – Gurbir S. “I’m truly speechless,” said Stanislao, who is gay, at the outpouring of support by the town. Christopher McInerney had the honor of raising the Pride flag at Wilde Memorial Park. The two were recently in touch over Stanislao's now-settled harassment suit against the borough and the Police Department. His connection to the borough is Police Officer Matthew Stanislao. Frank now lives in Maine, but said he was in Manhattan for a meeting and had his car service reroute him to Glen Rock before heading home.
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