The New York Times reports.He mentioned having gay staff members, expressed a desire to visit the lesbian bar Cubbyhole, and talked about restarting the city’s Pride March, “but failed to pay sufficient heed to more substantive issues they were actually concerned about, including homelessness and affordable housing,” according to the Times.“I genuinely do love you and your community,” he said in remarks that were recorded. “You’re so human and beautiful.
You make New York City special. I have no idea how we ever lose to the Republicans given that you all are frankly in, like, leadership roles all over the Democratic Party. … We have, like, this incredible secret weapon.