New York boys of Leather is a leather social organization whose mission is to provide leatherboys with a forum to have fun, learn, educate, socialize, and support each other and the leather community.
We are a group of kinky people who generally like the submissive or bottom side of things. We aren't, however, defined by what we do in bed; those tastes vary widely among our members. Rather, we feel we share some "leatherboy" personality traits. What are those? That's difficult to say! We're fun-loving, enthusiastic, inquisitive, playful, loving, and adventurous, and we're always looking for new adjectives. We have a youthful outlook, though we might be any age. We have masculine energy, and we're attracted to masculine energy, though we might be any gender or orientation. We value connection and brotherhood, but we are inclusive and open-minded about where we can find it.
As an organization that emphasizes the importance of service, we hold fundraisers for various charities throughout our community. Past beneficiaries have included the Ali Forney Center, The New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center, and the People of Color in Crisis.
Although it's said that money is what makes the world go 'round, we also recognize that donating our time can also be of great service. We are ready and willing to volunteer for worthy causes and events, particularly to those pertaining specifically to the Leather community. If you are organizing an event and would like our assistance, please send an email outlining all the relevant information to secretary@nybol.org.
Of course, all work and no play makes for a dull boy, so we also organize social outings for our members and the community at large. In the past, such events have included trips to the theater, to movies, and to Brooklyn.
"NYboL" is pronounced "nibble".
Our meetings are open to the public, although only full brothers are allowed to vote, and take place every second Thursday of the month at 8:30 PM at:
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011