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Dashiell Allen

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History

‘Herstory’ walking tour highlights historic lesbian sites in the Village

By Dashiell Allen
Schuyler Bailar is the author of He/She/They
Books

Schuyler Bailar’s ‘He/‌She/‌They’ invites everyone to learn about gender

By Dashiell Allen
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined advocates to mark National Coming Out Day on, Oct. 10.
New York City

National Coming Out Day observed in the boroughs

By Dashiell Allen
Dubbs Weinblatt is the host of Thank You For Coming Out, a podcast from Gay City News.
Thank You for Coming Out

Gay City News’ ‘Thank You For Coming Out’ podcast to celebrate 5 seasons with live recording

By Dashiell Allen
Golden Collier at the New York Queer Zine Fair on Saturday, October 7. Collier makes zines that center “marginalized people of the African diaspora.”
Arts

Banjos, birds, and gender euphoria at the New York Queer Zine Fair

By Dashiell Allen
City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan speaks alongside then-New York State Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett (left) and Raj Panjabi, then the coordinator of the White House Pandemic Office (right), at an mpox press conference outside of the city's Harlem clinic on July 7, 2022.
Health

Study finds racial disparities in NYC’s 2022 mpox response

By Dashiell Allen
Health

CDC proposes using antibiotic to prevent STI among gay men, trans women

By Dashiell Allen
A May Day demonstration in Manhattan last year brought attention to highlight labor issues.
Events

National Trans Visibility March events scheduled in NYC

By Dashiell Allen
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, based in Albany (pictured), will make “X” gender markers available.
New York State

New York State to offer “X” gender option on public benefit applications

By Dashiell Allen
Religion

Pope Francis considers blessing same-sex unions, drawing reaction from LGBTQ Catholics

By Dashiell Allen
Artist Karen "KayLove" Pedrosa poses in front of the mural she painted for the SAGE Center in the Bronx.
Arts

Mural celebrates the LGBTQ community’s diversity at SAGE Center Bronx

By Dashiell Allen
A man spewed homophobic remarks against patrons and staff at Pint, a gay bar in Jersey City.
Crime

Man allegedly assaults employee at Jersey City gay bar

By Dashiell Allen
Remembrance

Dianne Feinstein, LGBTQ ally and longtime senator, dies at 90

By Dashiell Allen
A teacher at Flushing High School has been reassigned after allegedly hurling anti-gay remarks towards an individual during a road rage incident.
Education

NYC teacher reassigned from students after homophobic tirade

By Dashiell Allen
Families

Biden looks to bolster protections for LGBTQ youth in foster care

By Dashiell Allen
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Open Mic Tuesdays at Housing Works Bookstore & Cafe
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Poet Emanuel Xavier celebrates the relea
April 23, 6 pm

Still, We Are Sacred — Emanuel Xavier Book Launch at Stonewall
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Arts

  • “Erupcja," directed by Pete Ohs, opens April 17 at the Angelika Film Center. ‘Erupcja’: Charli XCX, Lena Góra ignite a volcanic love triangle in Warsaw
  • L to R: Jon Bernthal (“Sonny”), Danny Johnson (“Mr. Eddy”), and Jessica Hecht (“Colleen”) in "Dog Day Afternoon." ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: A botched caper, a bold queer love story
  • The cast of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball." ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ reimagines a classic through a ballroom lens
  • Arlo Parks' latest release, "Ambiguous Desire," delivers an introspective version of dance music. April LGBTQ music: Arlo Parks’ ‘Ambiguous Desire’ and Gay Meat’s ‘Blue Water’
  • The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division's space at the LGBT Community Center. ‘We can’t let that go’: Hive Mind Books looks to save the last queer bookstore in Manhattan

Crime

  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police

Perspectives

  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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