New York City is set to make history by renaming a subway station to commemorate the pivotal 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. The state senate recently approved A.B. A8970A, paving the way for the renaming of the Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway station on the 1 Line in lower Manhattan to the “Christopher Street-Stonewall National Monument Station.” Located near the iconic Stonewall Inn bar, the station's renaming honors the historic significance of the area. State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D) and Assembly Member Deborah Glick (D) sponsored the bill, which is now awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. The subway stop lies in Greenwich Village, a historically gay neighborhood, which is adjacent to Christopher Park. The park features statues by sculptor George Segal, symbolizing gay liberation and, later, the loss endured during the AIDS epidemic. In addition to this renaming, the National Park Service (NPS) has announced plans to open the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC) next to the Stonewall Inn in 2024. This center will be the first LGBTQ+ visitor center in the National Park System, offering immersive experiences and educational programs and serving as an office for park rangers. Ann Marie Gothard, a board member of the LGBTQ+ cultural advocacy group Pride Live, expressed hope that the center would inspire future leaders by capturing the spirit of the Stonewall era. #Queer Up The USA View