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Activists have slammed a surge in arrests at a known gay cruising spot in New York City. Naturally, the gays are often looking for mischief. Over men have been arrested at the men’s public restrooms in Penn Station since June, in a police. Last week, The City broke the news that the.

Earlier this month, one of the men detained was an off-duty NYPD sergeant, though court records show his case was later dismissed. It’s home to one of the largest and most upwardly mobile gay populations on the planet.

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On one day this month alone, officers are believed to have made 20 arrests. Amtrak remains committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all travelers and will continue to monitor conditions closely, making adjustments as needed to uphold the highest standards of security.

The crackdown, which began at the start of Pride Month following complaints from members of the public, shows no signs of slowing down. The bathroom near the Eighth Avenue and 31st Street entrance has become a hotspot for users of the hookup app Sniffies.

Because Amtrak police are a federal agency, they are not bound by New York State laws that prohibit local police departments from cooperating with ICE. The crackdown comes as the Trump administration pushes to arrest and deport more immigrants in the US, even those who have not been charged with any crimes.

These enforcement efforts have led to nearly arrests since June 1effectively curbing disruptive activity across the station.

David, a year-old healthcare worker, said he was mistakenly arrested while simply trying to use the restroom wearing a rainbow wristband. New York City has been a gay magnet for decades.

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A gay elected official is sounding the alarm that a string of arrests at a New York City cruising site revives "the dark days" of queer entrapment. The Gothamist claims undercover officers have been hiding in cubicles with body-worn cameras or positioning themselves at urinals.

If you’d like to try your hand at old-school cruising, there are several places to explore. We continue to patrol the restrooms and if and when we find any criminal activity, we do make arrests. From iconic parks to hidden spots, the city offers a range of places where locals and visitors alike can.

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