Michael Shirey, Author at Gay City News

People observe lower Manhattan at sunset in New York City, U.S., October 18, 2025.

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What to Do in Queer NYC this weekend

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

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

Bluestockings Cooperative abruptly closed last month.

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What to do in queer NYC November 14-17

By Michael Shirey

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