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Upper West Side

July 21, 2011

Gay Couples to Marry at Free Pop-Up Central Park Chapels

On July 30, gay couples will be able to get married for free at two "pop-up chapels" at the Merchants' Gate entrance to Central Park.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 14, 2011

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop Prepping for East Village Debut

The partners behind the popular Big Gay Ice Cream Truck are opening a brick-and-mortar shop on East Seventh Street.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

June 30, 2011

Shakespearean Romance with a Same-Sex Twist

A Shakespearean remake alternates with a somber new relationship play at a local theater festival.

Manhattan

June 24, 2011

Gay Marriage Signed into Law After Historic State Senate Vote

The state Senate voted late Friday night to pass a bill allowing gay marriage in New York.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 24, 2011

Walking Tour to Explore Roots of LGBT Culture

A walking tour of the East Village Sunday will highlight the area's contributions to gay culture through the decades.

Downtown

March 19, 2011

Fifth Man Arrested for TriBeCa Gang Assault, Report Says

A fifth man was reportedly arrested in connection with an allegedly anti-gay gang assault.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

March 03, 2011

LGBT Group Launches Version of 'TED Talks'

One LGBT organization is kicking off a conference inspired by TED's program of "ideas worth spreading."

Lower East Side & East Village

February 25, 2011

Rockers Tackle Homophobia at 'Hate the Hate' Concert

A heavy-metal enthusiast organized the concert following the rash of bullying-related suicides last year.

Upper West Side

February 14, 2011

Supporters of Gay Marriage Get 'Un-Hitched'

About a dozen couples gathered in Central Park for a mass un-marriage ceremony Sunday.

Manhattan

February 07, 2011

LGBT Center Exhibit Pushes Boundaries of 'Queer Art'

Art in "Living Live" show emphasizes the value of living in the moment, in a way that is active, unrehearsed and unedited.

Manhattan

October 13, 2010

Jewish Leader Pulls Support for Paladino for Backing Off Anti-Gay Comments

The Jewish rabbi who helped Paladino write his controversial comments will not support him for apologizing.

Manhattan

October 12, 2010

Paladino Apologizes for Anti-Gay Comments

Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino apologized Tuesday for the anti-gay comments he made days before.

Manhattan

October 05, 2010

Stonewall Inn Victim Says He Still Loves New York After Alleged Gay Hate Crime

Ben Carver, 34, wrote “New York, I still love you,” on his Facebook wall the day after he was attacked in the Village.

Manhattan

September 20, 2010

FDNY Makes Push for Gay Applicants Amid Discrimination Claims

Despite claims they discriminate against black and Hispanic applicants, the FDNY has been recruiting at an LGBT job fair.

Harlem

April 08, 2010

Cyndi Lauper to Open Shelter for Homeless LGBT Youth in Harlem

Despite claims they discriminate against black and Hispanic applicants, the FDNY has been recruiting at an LGBT job fair.