Michael Shirey, Author at Gay City News

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.

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What to do in queer NYC this weekend

By Michael Shirey

Bluestockings Cooperative abruptly closed last month.

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Bluestockings Cooperative’s abrupt closure sparks internal drama

By Michael Shirey

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

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What to do in queer NYC this weekend

By Michael Shirey

The Ritz Bar and Lounge.

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.

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What to do in queer NYC this weekend

By Michael Shirey

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

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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

By Michael Shirey

Christopher Park.

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What to do in queer NYC December 12-15

By Michael Shirey

NYC skyline view and FDR Drive on a sunny day in Manhattan.

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What to do in queer NYC December 5-8

By Michael Shirey

The New York City AIDS Memorial will host the 33rd annual Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil and Gathering on Dec. 1.

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What to do in queer NYC November 28-31

By Michael Shirey

At Strand Bookstore on Nov. 21, transgender athlete and activist Schuyler Bailar celebrates the paperback release of his book “He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters.”

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What to do in queer NYC November 21-24

By Michael Shirey

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