Controversy Surrounds Drag Story Hours in Upstate New York
The Drag Story Hour held at a local bookstore in Pittsford, organized by Pittsford CommUNITY, received a big show of support from residents and members of the LGBTQ-plus community. The event was moved to the bookstore after the Town of Pittsford said they would have to pay upwards of $8,000 in security fees. Performers read to children about crayons and farm animals, and encouraged them to be themselves and love themselves. The Town of Pittsford eventually reversed its decision to charge the security fees, and a second Drag Story Time will be held on April 23 at the community center.