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Migrants Seeking Hope, Discarded At The Bus Station

More and more migrants seeking hope in the U.S. are being dropped off at Port Authority like discarded old clothes
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Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. As summer turns to fall, many of us go through our closets rotating our clothes for the change of seasons; sorting out what we won’t wear – or worse – doesn’t fit anymore. I was in the process of doing that last week when this report aired on the local ABC News affiliate regarding more and more migrants seeking hope, being shipped to New York City and dropped off at Port Authority. Continue reading “Migrants Seeking Hope, Discarded At The Bus Station”

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NYC “Sunrise” Party Cancelled Over Monkeypox Concerns

The popular gay circuit party Alegria Sunrise has been cancelled due to monkeypox concerns
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New York City circuit party promoter Ric Sena, the creator of the long-running Alegria events, announced online that this Sunday’s “Sunrise” party, scheduled to run from noon until 10PM, has been cancelled due to “growing concerns about the monkeypox outbreak.” This may be the first event – straight or gay – to be cancelled in the U.S. due to monkeypox. Continue reading “NYC “Sunrise” Party Cancelled Over Monkeypox Concerns”

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News Round-Up: May 16, 2022

Karine Jean-Pierre (photo via White House – public domain)
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Karine Jean-Pierre held her first briefing as White House press secretary on Monday. Jean-Pierre, a lesbian and longtime political activist, is the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to be White House press secretary. She is also the first Black person in the job. Continue reading “News Round-Up: May 16, 2022”

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Mass Subway Shooting During Rush Hour In Brooklyn

At least 16 people were injured during a subway shooting in Brooklyn Tuesday morning during rush hour.
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New York City police are on the hunt for a gunman who opened fire instigating a mass subway shooting during rush hour Tuesday morning as it approached the 36th Street station in Brooklyn. Sixteen people were injured in the incident – ten by gunfire – with five in critical but stable condition. Continue reading “Mass Subway Shooting During Rush Hour In Brooklyn”

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Anti-LGBTQ Appointees By NYC Mayor Are Cause For Concern

New York City's novice Mayor, Eric Adams, is concerning queer advocates by choosing anti-LGBTQ appointees for municipal posts.
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City (screen capture)
Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. In the city where Pride began, New York City’s novice Mayor, Eric Adams, is concerning queer advocates by choosing anti-LGBTQ appointees for municipal posts. Continue reading “Anti-LGBTQ Appointees By NYC Mayor Are Cause For Concern”

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NYC Hate Crime Leaves Victim’s Jaw Broken In Two Places

Sina Rezaie
Sina Rezaie
Sina Rezaie (image via Instagram)

A 29-year-old doctor was viciously attacked for no apparent reason early Saturday morning in New York City leaving him hospitalized.

Sina Rezaie says he was walking home from the subway in Greenwich Village when he heard a man shout an anti-gay slur.

“He called me a ‘fa**ot’ and then half a block later, he came from behind and kicked and punched me multiple times,” Rezaie told NBC News from his hospital bed late Saturday.

After the attacker fled the scene, Rezaie stumbled his way to a nearby bar where two friends, Laurie Beck and Richard Delay were working.

Beck says she noticed Rezaie through the window staggering and walking erratically on the sidewalk.

Delay ran outside to check on the doctor before calling to Beck to bring some supplies like a bottle of water and paper towels.

“I saw him holding his mouth, blood running out from face,” Delay told NBC News. “He said that he had gotten attacked by some guy who said something to him as he came off the train. Apparently the guy called him a slur and then threw him to the ground, and started kicking him repeatedly.”

The assault left the doctor with a broken jaw in two places. Due to the extent of his injuries, Rezaie had to undergo emergency surgery to wire his mouth shut with metal plates and screws which will have to remain for at least a month.

Although there are surveillance cameras throughout the area, police have yet to announce any arrests or suspects.

His friends have set up a crowdfunding campaign to help Rezaie

Meanwhile, Rezaie – who says he’s always felt safe in his neighborhood – still has no idea why he was the target of an apparent hate crime.

“I don’t know why this happened to me,” said the physician.

In a post to his Instagram account, Rezaie thanked his friends and followers for the many get-well messages he’s received and added he is now at home recuperating.