Michael Shirey, Author at Gay City News

People watch clouds passing over the Empire State Building and New York skyline during a rainstorm, as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S., June 22, 2026.

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Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) in "Heartstopper Forever."

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‘Heartstopper’ ends on a high note

By Michael Shirey

This year marked the 29th annual edition of Folsom Street East, which originally started as “The Leather County Fair."

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New frontiers at Folsom Street East and beyond

By Michael Shirey

After gradually rolling out episodes, the full second of "The Boyfriend" is now available on Netflix.

A second date with ‘The Boyfriend’: Gay Japanese reality show returns to Netflix for Season 2

By Michael Shirey

A person walks through wind and rain during a nor'easter storm at Times Square in New York City, U.S., October 13, 2025.

Events

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By Michael Shirey

Bluestockings Cooperative abruptly closed last month.

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Bluestockings Cooperative’s abrupt closure sparks internal drama

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Billionaires' Row is seen before sunrise in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

Events

What to do in queer NYC this weekend

By Michael Shirey

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From g Lounge to The Ritz, a new lease on nightlife

By Michael Shirey

Benito Skinner, right, along with the cast of “Overcompensating.”

‘Overcompensating’ takes a comical, biting look at the college experience

By Michael Shirey

The sunset along the East River on Jan. 2, 2025.

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What to Do in Queer NYC January 23-26

By Michael Shirey

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What to do in queer NYC January 16-19

By Michael Shirey

Out-FRONT! Fest, a dance, performance art, and film festival championing queer and feminist voices, takes place at Judson Memorial Church Jan. 9-13.

What to do in queer NYC January 9-12

By Michael Shirey

The Empire State Building and Midtown Manhattan are bathed in the light of the setting sun, as viewed from the Edge NYC, in New York City, U.S., December 29, 2025.

Events

What to do in queer NYC this weekend

By Michael Shirey

A Times Square display with the numbers 2025 is lit up with lights.

Events

What to do in queer NYC December 26-29

By Michael Shirey

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What to do in queer NYC December 19-22

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Christopher Park.

Events

What to do in queer NYC December 12-15

By Michael Shirey

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