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Crime. Rochester community mourns Black trans woman killed in hit-and-run; Man who killed lover ‘because he was gay’ receives life in prison; Two men plead guilty to drug charges in connection with Cecilia Gentili’s death; Man hospitalized after homophobic attack on A train at Columbus Circle; Lawsuit accuses two Queens pharmacies of selling fake HIV drugs
Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade lifts ban on LGBTQ groups
17 hours ago · LGBTQ groups will be allowed to participate in the Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the first time in 2025 after new leadership replaced the longtime organizer who was known for upholding the ban, according to the Staten Island Advance.. The policy change follows years of frustration among community members and LGBTQ groups such as the Pride Center of Staten Island, which routinely ...
DOC NYC: Documentary festival offers queer features and short films
2 days ago · This revealing short is a peek into a sex-positive subculture where consent is key. “Her Legacy” (in the “Doc NYC U: Community” program) is a student film by Adebowale Williams about Brooklynites Cheryl, a restauranteur, and Tay, who owns a Pilates studio. These women connect and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of being queer Black ...
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Crime. Rochester community mourns Black trans woman killed in hit-and-run; Man who killed lover ‘because he was gay’ receives life in prison; Two men plead guilty to drug charges in connection with Cecilia Gentili’s death; Man hospitalized after homophobic attack on A train at Columbus Circle; Lawsuit accuses two Queens pharmacies of selling fake HIV drugs
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Crime. Rochester community mourns Black trans woman killed in hit-and-run; Man who killed lover ‘because he was gay’ receives life in prison; Two men plead guilty to drug charges in connection with Cecilia Gentili’s death; Man hospitalized after homophobic attack on A train at Columbus Circle; Lawsuit accuses two Queens pharmacies of selling fake HIV drugs
Dyketopia | To Do NYC
Dyketopia. October 10, 8 pm – 9 pm. $12 online, $15 at the door. Event website. Beloved queer comedy variety show, Dyketopia, is bringing their cult following show to Brooklyn for one night only! Strap on your birkenstocks and join comedians Lee Robinson and Kate McLachlan for a night of delightfully unhinged comedy, drag, and games.
Bostonians rushing into the breach
Oct 16, 2024 · In the eight years since, Bob has become the campaign treasurer to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who made history in 2021 by becoming the first woman and the first person of color to lead that city. Bob is also the chair of the Ward 5 Democratic Committee. The phrase Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee might conjure images of political machines and ...
LGBTQ+ events in NYC | Local Events
Nov 9, 2019 · Musikgarten for Babies and Toddlers. LGBT Community Center. Nov. 16, 6 pm. Star Trek Lower Decks Viewing Party. Barracuda Lounge. View All Events…. What’s Up. What to do in queer NYC November 7-10. What to do in queer NYC October 31-November 3.
Nominations open for 2024 Gay City News Impact Awards
Jul 16, 2024 · Now is the time to begin nominating potential honorees for this year’s event. To submit nominations, contact Amanda Tarley by phone at 718-249-9640 or by email at [email protected]. Matt Tracy is Gay City News’ editor-in-chief. The 2024 Gay City News Impact Awards gala is just four months away — and nominations are now open.
The LGBTQ candidates running for office in New York
Oct 31, 2024 · In a pair of districts in the state’s Capital region, two out candidates are looking to win seats in the State Legislature. Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi is running for State Senate in District 44 against incumbent Republican James Tedisco, who arrived at the State Senate in January of last year after previously spending more than three decades in the State Assembly.