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DOC NYC: Documentary festival offers queer features and short films
20 hours 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
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 ...
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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.
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.
Armstrong Now: Amyra León | To Do NYC
November 9, 7 pm – 8:30 pm. $25. Event website. 718–793–8080. Presented in partnership with the Louis Armstrong House Museum, please join us to celebrate the culmination of Amyra León’s Armstrong Now 2023 Residency. Amyra, a musician, author, director, and proud Harlem native, presents a unique piece inspired by her deep dive into ...
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.
Gay City News Impact Awards slated for Nov. 21 in Queens
4 days ago · The 2024 Gay City News Impact Awards, presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, will be held on Nov. 21 at Terrace on the Park in Queens. The annual event, now in its ninth year, celebrates LGBTQ individuals and allies who have delivered positive change across a wide range of backgrounds, including the non-profit and business sectors, activism, entertainment, and more.