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Steven Ostrow, creator of NYC's legendary Continental Baths, dead at 91

An accomplished operatic singer, Ostrow is best known for the gay bathhouse where Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, and others launched their careers performing to naked gay men.

An NYC musician lost his son to fentanyl. Now, he's honoring him with an LGBTQ+ benefit show

Musician Rich Pagano is honoring his son's legacy with a benefit concert for the Nic Pagano Scholarship Fund, which helps LGBTQ+ people pay for addiction treatment.

The voice of the NYC subway and her journey to trans euphoria

Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of the New York subway, came out as a trans woman last year. Now, she's sharing what it's like living her authentic life.

Carla Smith Looks to Continue Life of Service as CEO of New York LGBT Community Center

Smith will succeed Glennda Testone, who's leaving the center after 14 years.

New York to Introduce ‘X’ Gender Marker on Public Assistance Forms

The move, expected by January 1, comes after a 2021 lawsuit, creating a more inclusive process for nonbinary individuals seeking state aid.

Weatherman Erick Adame Opens Up About Exposing Himself Online, His Firing, and His Future

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, the out former meteorologist is revealing unheard details the night he went live on a webcam.

NYPD Officers May Be Cleared in Killing of Gay Black Man, According to Draft Report

An advocacy group calls on Mayor Adams and Commissioner Caban to overturn the recommendation and decry continued obstruction and lack of accountability.

New York City Police Arrest 2 More Over Stonewall Pride Flag Vandalism

Three men were arrested overall.

Hate Crime Charges in Stonewall Monument Flag Desecration

Video surveillance footage showed three men attacking trans flags at the historic site during Pride month.

Shirtless Homophobe Wanted by New York City Police After Slapping Woman

The swole coward with a six-pack reportedly yelled antigay slurs as he attacked a 52-year-old woman, then ran away.

Drew Barrymore Praises Reneé Rapp for Protecting Her After Audience Member Incident

Rapp helped usher Barrymore off stage after a man confronted Barrymore.

17-Year-Old Indicted on Hate Crime Charges for O’Shae Sibley Murder

Dmitry Popov faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Beyoncé’s Charity Supports Human Rights Campaign’s Vegas Equality Ball

The celebration of Black and Brown queer culture will feature various artists and performers.

Lawyer for Alleged O’Shae Sibley Killer Claims Client is a “Good Christian Boy”

The 17-year-old defendant faces murder and hate crime charges as an adult.

17-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in Killing of O'Shae Sibley, Voguing Gay Man

O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death last weekend while dancing with friends at a gas station.

Man Who Threatened to Bomb, Shoot Up Stonewall Inn Denied Early Release

Robert Fehring suffered a heart attack earlier this year.

Police Seek 17-Year-Old Suspect in Dancer O’Shae Sibley's Stabbing Death

Friends remembered a talented artist and loving gay man.

Brooklyn Dancer O'Shae Sibley Fatally Stabbed for Voguing at Gas Station

Police are investigating the murder as a possible hate crime.

The Frightening and Foreboding Antigay New York City of 1993

Talking with the director of HBO’s True Crime series, The Last Call docuseries about a serial killer that haunted gay men 30 years ago.

Donald Trump Jr. Had Sex With Her in Gay Club, Claims Pop Star Aubrey O'Day

Aubrey O’Day says that she had an affair with the then-married eldest son of the former president and that the two of them had sex in the bathroom stall of a gay nightclub.