Jonathan D. Lovitz

After legislative efforts by Ritchie Torres and others, the Big Apple struck a deal to become the largest municipality to recognize LGBTQ business owners for minority enterprise opportunities.

“I think about that movie about the two firemen where they were faking like they were gay… to get benefits. That’s a concern of mine.”

Earlier this week, in a rather simple statement and wonderful declaration of his second-class citizenship, New York musical theatre actor and model, Jonathan D. Lovitz challenged one of his civic duties — jury duty.