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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
3 days 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 ...
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Gay City News, the Newspaper Serving Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender New York City, is published by Schneps Media. Founded in 2002, Gay City News is the city’s only LGBTQ newspaper, covering news, politics, health, crime, activism and advocacy, leadership, arts, and events around town. The newspaper and its journalists have been ...
MIX NYC Queer Experimental Film Festival | To Do NYC
Nov. 21 – 23 7 – 11 pm. $12/screening, $60 festival pass. Event website. MIX NYC Queer Experimental Film Festival is back! After a 4 year hiatus, the longest-running Queer film festival in New York City is being reborn. Join us at the Quad for 3 nights of Queer experimental films with Q&As after the screenings, followed by afterparties ...
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.
LGBTQ+ events in NYC | Local Events
Dust off your thinking caps and kick off your Tuesday evening! From this week onward, join us for trivia every Tuesday with hosts Jo (@fresh_calendula) & LADYBYRD! (@byrdizword). Each week will have a different theme, so be sure to bring your most scholastically gifted friends, and come play to win free shots, free shows at […]
LGBT Center’s post-election town hall outlines quest to ‘Trump …
12 hours ago · The event represented the latest example of the LGBT Center’s longstanding role as a queer community hub in critical moments — including bill-signing ceremonies and community organizing meetings. The town hall featured several state lawmakers who delivered remarks about the election and outlined their goals to “Trump-proof” New York.
DOC NYC: Documentary festival offers queer features and short films
4 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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News – Gay City News
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