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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.”
Events

What to do in queer NYC November 21-24

By Michael Shirey
Bluestockings Cooperative abruptly closed last month.
Events

What to do in queer NYC November 14-17

By Michael Shirey
The New York City skyline is visible at sunset as the 7 subway train approaches.
Events

What to do in queer NYC November 7-10

By Michael Shirey
New Yorkers love to dress in a wide range of costumes at the Village's annual Halloween Parade.
Events

What to do in queer NYC October 31-November 3

By Michael Shirey
Kit Connor and Joe Locke in Netflix’s “Heartstopper.”
Television

‘Heartstopper’ returns with more maturity, but remains just as sweet

By Michael Shirey
Join Queer Social at Bowlmor Chelsea Piers for Queer Tag.
Events

What to Do in Queer NYC October 17-20

By Michael Shirey
Kyle Anderson (pictured) and Lena Green founded Doable Guys to fill a gap they saw in New York’s drawing scene.
Arts

Where art intersects voyeurism: Kyle Anderson on not-so-guilty pleasures, doable guys, and homoerotic art

By Michael Shirey
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Events

What to do in queer NYC Sept. 26-29

By Michael Shirey
The 10th annual Queer Zine Fest returns to the Bureau on Sept. 21 featuring over 60 zine creators.
Events

What to do in Queer NYC Sept. 19-22

By Michael Shirey
Urban Bear NYC is marking its 16-year anniversary with a Bears Ahoy sunset cruise on Sept. 13.
Events

What to do in queer NYC Sept. 12-15

By Michael Shirey
A view of the lower Manhattan skyline on a cloudy overcast day.
Events

What to Do in Queer NYC Sept. 5-8

By Michael Shirey
Empire State Building lit up in Rainbow Colors
Events

What to do in queer NYC Aug. 22-25

By Michael Shirey
The exhibitor hall in the grand ballroom at Flame Con 2022.
Events

What to do in queer NYC Aug. 15-18

By Michael Shirey
Rainbow Flags near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York.
Events

 What to Do in Queer NYC Aug 8-11

By Michael Shirey
Empire State Building lit up in rainbow colors.
Events

What to Do in Queer NYC July 25-July 28

By Michael Shirey
Rainbow Flags at Christopher Park.
Events

What to do in queer NYC July 18-21

By Michael Shirey
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Brooklyn Pride Opening Night Rollerskating Event
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Arts

  • Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon in “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” ‘Heated Rivalry’ musical parody: Slap shots and slapstick
  • “Untitled,” from the series, “Akabanaa (Red Flowers),” 1975-77. Becoming Angela Davis: Two photographic portraits evoke the activist across time and space
  • Gessica Généus and Béonard Monteau in "Marie Madeleine." ‘The Man I love,’ ‘Club Kid,’ and other queer movies highlight Cannes Film Festival
  • “Matador Bolero," directed by Jonathan Rosado. ‘Matador Bolero’: Queer rocker Yves Tumor makes their acting debut in oddball sci-fi experiment
  • “Stop! That! Train!” kicks off NewFest Pride 2026. ‘Dads,’ ‘Leviticus,’ and more: NewFest Pride tees up annual lineup of queer films

Crime

  • sketch of bigot behind lower east side hate crimeCops hunt Lower East Side bigot who beat boy with belt after anti-LGBTQ+ hate tirade
  • A picture shows the late O'Shae Sibley during a demonstration in Brooklyn after he was killed there in an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack. Man charged with killing gay dancer O’Shae Sibley claims self-defense
  • 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

Perspectives

  • Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023. Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next
  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • 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

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