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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
(image via TLC NYC)
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.
(screen capture via Good Day New York)
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”