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Village Apothecary receives a City Council citation from Councilmember Erik Bottcher of Manhattan.

Health

Village Apothecary, independent pharmacy specializing in HIV, turns 40

By Heather Cassell

Stonewall Inn owners Stacy Lentz and Kurt Kelly in front of the famed bar.

AMNY

Stonewall Inn gives back to LGBTQ+ community

CEO George Arison and Grindr management are sparring with workers during a summertime unionization push.

Business

Grindr slashes staff amid labor issues, return-to-office policy

By Matt Tracy

Customers shopping at Housing Works Cannabis Co.’s 1 Astor Place store in New York City.

Business

Housing Works’ cannabis dispensary posts $12 million in sales in first six months

By Heather Cassell

A recent survey shows that many LGBTQ groups faced myriad forms of hate in 2022, including online harassment, phone calls, and in-person interactions.

Advocacy

Most LGBTQ groups experienced harassment or violence in 2022, survey shows

By Emily Sawaked

Pride merchandise on display at a Target store in Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, New York, in May of 2023.

Business

Blaming Pride backlash, Target reports drop in sales

By Emily Sawaked

CEO George Arison and Grindr management are sparring with workers during a summertime unionization push.

Business

Grindr employees look to unionize

By Emily Sawaked

Government officials in Traverse City, Michigan, are investigating a local salon's discriminatory policy.

Business

Michigan hair salon faces probe for barring trans and non-binary customers

By Emily Sawaked

Business

Starbucks workers strike after accusing company of removing Pride decorations

By Emily Sawaked

Business

GLAAD: Twitter is the worst major social media platform when it comes to LGBTQ+ safety

By BARBARA ORTUTAY, AP Technology Writer

Pride merchandise on display at a Target store in Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, New York, in May of 2023.

Business

LGBTQ groups pressure Target to restore Pride merchandise

By Duncan Osborne

Business

Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events

By Mike Schneider, AP

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Bronx Times

Closed: The gay nightlife scene in the Bronx goes out of business

Schneps Media owners Victoria and Joshua Schneps

AMNY

Schneps Media nationally recognized by leading media industry outlet

Times Square,

AMNY

Rolling the dice: A closer look at the 10 contenders seeking lucrative New York casino licenses

Illegal marijuana seller in Bronx

AMNY

Potful of trouble: NYC stores skirting marijuana licensing rules, prompting legal confusion and safety concerns

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Felicia England, center, portrays Suga Candy Mas' "Forsithia", flanked by other Suga Candy masqueraders during last year's West Indian American Day Carnival Parade.

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Eddy Bogaert (left) and one of his works (right) featuring a woman's face

Mixed-media artist Eddy Bogaert on beginnings and bringing artists to the forefront with Hamptons event