Last night was the world premiere of Velvet Variety, a new streaming variety show from New York City's queer comedy community. The 20-minute comedy compilation is a blend of stand-up clips, … [Read more...] about Velvet Variety: New York Queer Comedy Goes From Bar Basement to Your Living Room — WATCH
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Group Behind NYC Central Park Tent Hospital Makes Workers Adhere to ‘Statement of Faith’ That Says Gays Will Burn in Hell
Samaritan's Purse, the group funding and erecting the makeshift coronavirus tent hospital in New York City's Central Park, makes all workers, including health care providers, "read and adhere" to a … [Read more...] about Group Behind NYC Central Park Tent Hospital Makes Workers Adhere to ‘Statement of Faith’ That Says Gays Will Burn in Hell
Empire State Building Siren: New Yorkers Have a Lot to Say About Skyscraper’s ‘Terrifying’ Lighting
The Empire State Building siren lit up Manhattan's night sky on Monday night, reflecting that New York City is at the center of the world's coronavirus emergency. The iconic skyscraper was lit like an … [Read more...] about Empire State Building Siren: New Yorkers Have a Lot to Say About Skyscraper’s ‘Terrifying’ Lighting
‘Twinks 4 Trump’ Founder Lucian Wintrich Held a ‘Corona Potluck’ in His NYC Apartment Inspired by ‘Chickenpox Parties in the ’90s’
Lucian Wintrich, "Twinks 4 Trump" founder, alt-right sympathizer, and formerly credentialed White House reporter for the conservative blog Gateway Pundit, held a "Corona Potluck" at his NYC apartment, … [Read more...] about ‘Twinks 4 Trump’ Founder Lucian Wintrich Held a ‘Corona Potluck’ in His NYC Apartment Inspired by ‘Chickenpox Parties in the ’90s’
Gay NYC Nursing Manager Dies from Coronavirus Due to Lack of Personal Protective Equipment: Reports
Kious Kelly, an assistant nursing manager at Mount Sinai West in Manhattan, has died from coronavirus, after reportedly being exposed to the disease due to a lack of personal protective equipment. … [Read more...] about Gay NYC Nursing Manager Dies from Coronavirus Due to Lack of Personal Protective Equipment: Reports
U.S. Death Toll from Coronavirus Surpasses 1,000; Queens Hospital Uses Refrigerated Truck to Store Bodies: VIDEO
The death toll from coronavirus in the U.S. surpassed 1,000 late Wednesday, according to Johns Hopkins University. NBC News reports: The number of reported deaths associated with the disease in … [Read more...] about U.S. Death Toll from Coronavirus Surpasses 1,000; Queens Hospital Uses Refrigerated Truck to Store Bodies: VIDEO
NY Governor Cuomo: ‘This is Not a Short Term Situation … 4 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months … We’re in That Range’ — WATCH
New York governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his daily coronavirus update on Sunday and said that he has identified four sites for temporary hospitals and called on the Army Corps. of Engineers to begin … [Read more...] about NY Governor Cuomo: ‘This is Not a Short Term Situation … 4 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months … We’re in That Range’ — WATCH
Pete and Chasten Buttigieg Get Standing Ovation at Broadway’s ‘The Inheritance’ — WATCH
Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten received a standing ovation when they arrived to take their seats in the audience of Broadway's The Inheritance on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Pete and Chasten Buttigieg Get Standing Ovation at Broadway’s ‘The Inheritance’ — WATCH
Miss Staten Island Banned from St. Patrick’s Day Parade After Coming Out as Bisexual: WATCH
Miss Staten Island Madison L'Insalata was banned from taking part in the NYC borough's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday hours after she came out as bisexual. CBS News reports: "Jim Smith, the … [Read more...] about Miss Staten Island Banned from St. Patrick’s Day Parade After Coming Out as Bisexual: WATCH
Broadway’s New ‘West Side Story’ Overstimulates as its Tragedy Runs Cold: REVIEW
There’s a sustained quality of attention intrinsic to live theatre. Generally, it’s cultivated through focusing on actors in a shared space (and please, yes, by all means put down your phone). Belgian … [Read more...] about Broadway’s New ‘West Side Story’ Overstimulates as its Tragedy Runs Cold: REVIEW
