Rainbow Crosswalk Reborn for Pride

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

This Friday night, New York’s iconic rainbow crosswalk near Stonewall Inn gets a fresh coat of paint — a powerful symbol ahead of Pride, honoring the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. As national efforts push to erase Pride imagery from public spaces and cut funding for LGBTQ+ programs, this crosswalk stands as defiant proof of resilience. Painted in 2017 to mark the Stonewall riots, it’s more than just color — it’s history, resistance, and hope. Just months ago, the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument was removed, sparking protests that led to its reinstatement — a…