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Out New York City city council member Corey Johnson will be next Speaker
But some say the choice of the gay councillor emphasizes the lack of diversity in citywide leadership.
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Bea Arthur’s homeless LGBT youth residence opens just in time for Christmas
When the actress died, she bequeathed a considerable sum to the Ali Forney Center, saying “This organization really is saving lives.”
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Finally: A place for our aging, lonely elders in NYC
The Big Apple is finally joining Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco in providing housing for older LGBTQ citizens.
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‘Reality TV’ campaigning is part of new political world
A young Republican is allowing a documentary film crew to shadow him as he considers a run this year to unseat New York City’s mayor, Democrat Bill de Blasio.
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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio crashed Pittsburgh’s Halloween gay bingo game
The crowd yelled when Di Blasio “called too many ‘O’ numbers in a row,” says blogger and activist Sue Kerr.
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For the first time, LGBTQ groups included in NYC’s St. Patrick’s parade
Gay activists who have been protesting the parade for 25 years said they were thrilled to be included in Thursday’s celebration.
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Bill de Blasio signs order allowing transgender access to NYC bathrooms
The executive order guarantees people access to single-sex facilities consistent with their gender identity at city facilities.
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NYC politicians will return to St Patrick’s Day parade after LGBT people welcomed
“We want this to be our most inclusive parade ever,” the new parade chairman told reporters.
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NYC proposes $23 million more in HIV health care
The plan is called the NYC Plan to End the Epidemic. It would benefit nearly 200,000 people a year while bringing down infections.
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New Yorkers celebrate nationwide marriage ruling with pop-up parties, weddings
From pop-up parties to weddings, New Yorkers celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling Friday that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.