Sedarbaum founded Queens Gays and Lesbians United, or Q-GLU, in 1991 in response to the murder of Julio Rivera, highlighting the need for LGBTQ+ advocacy in the area.
At a pivotal candidates night, the shock at politician Helen Sears' opposition to domestic partnerships illustrated the community's urgent demands and helped sway local politics.
Though Sedarbaum's run for the New York State Senate in 1998 did not succeed, his campaign raised awareness for the LGBTQ+ community in Queens, according to local leaders.
Sedarbaum's organizing efforts were significantly effective in mobilizing community engagement, as shown by the surprising turnout of over 100 people for the candidates event.
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