Network Awarded Affordable Care Act Grant

October 1, 2013 – The Long Island GLBT Network (The Network) is proud to announce its role in the New York State Health Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with an 18-month grant from the New York State Health Foundation.  

STATEMENT: Boy Scouts Decision Continues Discrimination; Long Island Gay Group Calls for End to Funding and Public Accommodations
In the wake of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA’s) vote today to allow gay youth to become members while continuing its ban on gay adults, Dr. David Kilmnick, CEO of Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY), one of the nation’s largest organizations serving gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) young people, released the following statement

LIGALY Announces GLBT Center in Hamptons at Sold-Out Gala
Over 400 business, political, civic, and community leaders attended the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY) 20th Anniversary Gala on Friday, May 10th where LIGALY CEO David Kilmnick announced the opening of the organization's third Center, The GLBT Center of the Hamptons, this summer.

NEWSDAY: Long Island Gays' Group Marks 1st 20 Years
More than 400 people joined the anniversary celebration of the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth group in Old Bethpage, among them local politicians and four members of Congress, including Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.  

David Kilmnick Named Outstanding CEO by Long Island Business News
Long Island Business News has selected Long Island GLBT Services Network founder and Chief Executive Officer David Kilmnick as one of the first recipients of its Outstanding CEO Award.

LIGALY Selected for 2013 Suffolk County Human Rights Commission Award
In recognition of its 20 years of service to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) youth and families in Suffolk County, Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY) has been selected for the 2013 Suffolk County Human Rights Commission's Community-Based Organization Award.

Bethpage Federal Credit Union Announced as Presenting Sponsor of 23rd Annual Long Island Pride
The Long Island GLBT Services Network is proud to announce Bethpage Federal Credit Union as the Presenting Sponsor of Long Island Pride 2013 to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Huntington Village.

Engaging GLBT Youth in the Celebration of the Jewish Tradition of Purim
On Saturday, March 2nd at The Center at Garden City, dozens of GLBT youth and their friends gathered to celebrate Purim with a youth-organized "Dragalicious Party."

BJs Wholesale Club Supports LIGALY
Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY) received a $5,000 grant from BJ’s Wholesale Club to support LIGALY’s efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS

Donaldsons Subaru Contributes as The Networks Exclusive Subaru Dealer
The Long Island GLBT Services Network is pleased to announce Donaldsons Subaru will be returning as The Network’s Exclusive Subaru Dealer again in 2013.

Best Buy Childrens Foundation Continues Support for Technology and a Safe Space for GLBT Youth
Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY) received a $10,000 grant from the Best Buy Children’s Foundation in support of LIGALY’s CyberCenter.

Capital One Bank supports Long Island GLBT Services Network
Capital One Bank presented a $4,000 check to the Long Island GLBT Services Network in support of the annual Long Island Pride festival and local youth programming designed to prevent GLBT youth suicide.

STATEMENT: Boy Scouts Decision Shows Their Character: Cowards
In the wake of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA’s) decision today to continue banning gay youth and adults from its organization, Dr. David Kilmnick, CEO of Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY), one of the nation’s largest organizations serving gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) young people, released the following statement

SAG HARBOR EXPRESS: GLBT Center on the East End Moves Forward
On Friday, November 30, community members gathered for the inaugural meeting of the East End GLBT Center Advisory Committee meeting at the Bridgehampton National Bank (BNB) to discuss the future of that center.