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LGBTQ outrage over DeSantis visit to NYC during Pride Month

FILE — New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-New York, speaks in the Senate Chamber at the state Capitol, on June 19, 2019, in Albany, N.Y. Hoylman said it was "outrageous" Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be speaking before a friendly conference of conservative Jewish leaders in New York City, Sunday, June 12, 2022, during Pride Month and in an area not far from the birthplace of the gay rights movement. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Miami's Freedom Tower, on May 9, 2022. DeSantis is set to appear before a friendly conference of conservative Jewish leaders in New York City, Sunday, June 12, 2022, despite efforts by gay rights advocates to get the event cancelled. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

LGBTQ outrage over DeSantis visit to NYC during Pride Month