When we applied for a street fair permit for an outdoor leather
festival, we were met with tremendous opposition from a very vocal
member of the local community board, implying that Leather people
belong behind closed doors and out of the public eye where children and
others could see them. Not knowing how to handle this, I immediately
contacted the NCSF for their help in this matter. After speaking with
Susan Wright at the NCSF, I was more than armed with important
information and a long list of our rights, feeling ready to face not
only the community board but the local press with confidence and
knowledge.
Because of a ten minute conversation the NCSF, not only were we awarded
the street fair permit for the event, but the community board voted
unanimously in our favor. In addition, the NCSF made sure they were on
hand at the Leather weekend, meeting with the media, making sure we
came off looking good in the public light.
Our event could not have happened without the experience and support of
the NCSF and we are very thankful an organization such as this exists.
Robert Valin
Executive Producer
New York Leather Weekend
New York Leather Weekend
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