Rebuilding Brooklyn
News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Weather
Taking Action
beWell
The East End
Crime Files

Gay rights lawyer immolates self in NYC in ecology protest

<p>A well-known gay rights lawyer and environmental advocate has burned himself to death in a grisly protest against ecological destruction.</p>

News 12 Staff

•

Apr 15, 2018, 1:44 PM

•

Updated

Share:

Top Stories

Pedestrian Struck Generic

Pedestrian struck in Trenton left in critical condition

01:59
nj 3 (3)

Showers move out as freezing temperatures move in for the early week

02:27
CQPaterson10p_2026-04-18-22-08-29

1 dead, 3 injured in Paterson shooting

00:21
419NJBloomfieldcan_2026-04-19-12-21-00

Wind conditions cancel Essex County Bloomfest

News 12 Breaking News Graphic

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

00:17
419NJUnionCityFire_2026-04-19-12-09-19

One dead, 22 displaced in Union City blaze

Fire truck generic

Resident injured while rescuing dogs from house fire in Franklin Township

00:13
DCWhaleUpdate12p_2026-04-18-17-35-45

Necropsy confirms dead whale found in Newark Bay was a 44-foot endangered sei whale

01:37
CQDCDataCenter530p_2026-04-18-18-08-59

AI data center under construction in Kenilworth draws mixed reactions from residents

00:22
418NJnewarkfire_2026-04-18-09-31-07

Three-alarm Newark fire engulfs multiple buildings; 59 residents displaced

00:21
DCWashTownCarTheft5p_2026-04-18-17-20-31

4 suspects wanted for stealing SUV, crashing Jeep during overnight car theft spree in Washington Township

02:13
AdrianaRecordStore5p_2026-04-18-18-18-15

Record Store Day 2026 draws vinyl fans to New Jersey shops for music and community

00:18
DCNJTransitSecurityDrill5p_2026-04-18-17-21-30

Police hold emergency response drill at MetLife Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup

00:21
child endangerment

Glassboro man sentenced to 4 years in prison for child endangerment involving 12-year-old girl

00:24
418tomsriverfire_2026-04-18-06-18-38

Solar panel fire damages home in Toms River

02:07
MTNJTransitFIFAFix0417_2026-04-17-14-39-47

FIFA, NJ Transit officials reveal World Cup costs to riders and commuters

CREDIT: AP/HASSAN AMMAR

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships

01:49
REchristinedinnerclosing_2026-04-17-22-23-20

Popular diner in Hackensack shuts down suddenly, land to be sold

01:24
REperthamboyrobberyupdate_2026-04-17-17-57-51

No arrests made yet in day-time robbery of Perth Amboy jewelry store last week

00:31
MTNJPrincetonBan0417_2026-04-17-22-11-09

Princeton students fight back against university e-bike ban

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices