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West Village

June 13, 2012

Christopher Street Should Become a Gay Landmark, Supporters Say

A Village group wants to fill Christopher St. with rainbow flags and a pink-triangled walk of fame.

Chelsea

May 23, 2012

LGBT Sailors Urged to Come Out for Fleet Week

For the first time in Fleet Week history, LGBT servicemembers can openly participate in gay events.

SoHo

May 17, 2012

Pro-Israel Gay Rights Mural Installed in Hudson Square

A mural on Leroy Street from the group Birthright Israel touts Israel's LGBT rights record.

Bushwick

May 15, 2012

Transgender Performer Lorena Escalera Mourned After Fatal Bushwick Fire

The transgender performer who died in a fire this weekend drew dozens to her memorial Monday night.

Jackson Heights

May 11, 2012

Queens LGBT Community Thanks Obama For Endorsing Same-Sex Marriage

Members of Queens' LGBT community, including Councilman Daniel Dromm, thanked the president Thursday.

Meatpacking District

May 03, 2012

'Urban Bears' Coming to Meatpacking District for Celebration

Events held from May 3 to 6 will celebrate the subculture of gay men who refer to themselves as 'bears.'

Midtown

May 02, 2012

Photo Exhibit Shows the City Through the Lens of LGBT Teens

A new photo exhibit at the Time and Life Center brings together work by LGBT youth.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 23, 2012

Inaugural 'Boylesque' Festival Sashays into Manhattan

The "boylesque" festival will feature performances from male burlesque stars and instructional classes.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

March 27, 2012

All-Female Breakdance Crew to Perform at Village LGBT Center

Harlem-born, Bronx-raised dancer "Rokafella" will perform with others on West 13th Street Tuesday.

Manhattan

March 16, 2012

Tyler Clementi's Roommate Found Guilty of Hate Crime For Webcam Spying

A jury reached a verdict in the case of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi Friday.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

March 15, 2012

LGBT Homeless Youth Drop-In Night Planned by Village Church

A drop-in center serving as many as 50 youths will likely launch on Christopher Street this summer.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

February 28, 2012

Drag Queen Marathon at West Village Bar Benefits Homeless LGBT Youth

More than 20 drag queens performed a 12-hour benefit for homeless LGBT youth Tuesday night.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

January 26, 2012

Unruly Pier 45 Could Get NYPD Command Center, Cops Say

Police want to put an NYPD outpost near Pier 45 in the West Village to help control noise and disorder.

Manhattan

January 25, 2012

Lesbian-Friendly City Survey Ranks New York No. 2

New York took the No. 2 spot on a list of the top cities for lesbians in the country.

Upper West Side

January 18, 2012

City's First Transgender Council Candidate Raises $64K For UWS Run

The two candidates vying for City Councilwoman Gale Brewer's seat have both raised more than $60,000.