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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
1 day 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
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 […]
What the statewide ballot proposal could mean for LGBTQ rights …
Oct 4, 2024 · The ballot proposal represents the latest effort to bolster protections for LGBTQ individuals and pregnant people in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. New York State installed protections on the basis of sexual orientation in 2002 through the passage of the Sexual Orientation Nondiscrimination Act (SONDA), but ...
Nauti and Nice | To Do NYC
Nauti and Nice. October 15, 7 pm – 9 pm. $15. Event website. 212–748–8600. Step aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree for a one-of-a-kind evening filled with laughter and history. Join hosts Kylie Holloway and Cole Steffensen as they lead a lighthearted LGBTQ+ comedy variety show that dives into New York’s very true and very ...
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.
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.
What we’ve learned this queer election year
Oct 23, 2024 · In that book, Hersh noted that among American voters in 2016 who were alarmed by the rise of Donald Trump and who followed the news closely every single day, less than 5% of them did anything beyond voting to ensure a good outcome that year. That insight forms the core of this podcast’s philosophy. Guests we are looking back on this week ...