The following headlines and excerpts are from Rochester's gay newspaper, the Empty Closet, the May 1974 issue:
May, 1974 the Gay alliance relocated to the Genesee Co-Op at 713 Monroe Avenue.
38 Arrested In Massive Parks Cleanup: Where: Durand Eastman; Penalty: Possible jail time, fines, recorded as a sex offender.
Man Maced, Mugged by Youth In Durand Eastman Park: Reported to the GAGV not the police.
Police Reps Address GAGV Meeting: Well received: The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley provided the first gay forum for the Rochester Police on April 21. Lt. Gordon Urlacher and Sgt. DiAngelo spoke before a packed meeting.
Two Women Exchange Vows: Patty and Dusty were united in the eyes of God by Walt Zymanski an Episcopalian priest.
Speaker’s Bureau engagements include MCC, CCFL, RIT, U of R, and a group of medical students at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Rochester, NY Gay Groups:
- Gay alliance of the Genesee Valley
- University of Rochester Gay Liberation Front
- Gay Revolution of Women
- Rochester Gay Task Force
- Rochester Gay Youth
Compiled by Evelyn Bailey