The Metropolitan Opera has suspended its famed conductor and former director James Levine after three men came forward with sexual assault … [Read more...] about Met Opera Conductor James Levine Suspended Over Sexual Assault Allegations from Three Men
New York City
Gay Conversion Therapy Banned in NYC Under Bill That Goes Further Than Others
A New York City Council bill banning conversion therapy for everyone has been passed by the New York City Council in a 43-2 vote with one … [Read more...] about Gay Conversion Therapy Banned in NYC Under Bill That Goes Further Than Others
New Diagnoses of HIV in NYC Hit All-Time Low; City Attributes Drop to PrEP Usage
Some good news from the NYC Department of Health: new HIV cases have hit an all-time low, especially among gay men. The NY Daily News reports: In … [Read more...] about New Diagnoses of HIV in NYC Hit All-Time Low; City Attributes Drop to PrEP Usage
Mayor Signs Repeal of Racist New York City Dancing Ban Used to Target Integration, Hispanics, Gays
New York's mayor on Monday signed into law the repeal of a 91-year-old piece of legislation that had technically banned dancing in thousands of bars, … [Read more...] about Mayor Signs Repeal of Racist New York City Dancing Ban Used to Target Integration, Hispanics, Gays
Man Says Kevin Spacey Attempted to Rape Him at 15 After Yearlong Sexual Relationship
New York magazine's Vulture has published a detailed interview with an unnamed man described as "friendly with a member of the New York staff" who … [Read more...] about Man Says Kevin Spacey Attempted to Rape Him at 15 After Yearlong Sexual Relationship
Trump Demands Death Penalty for ISIS Loyalist Behind NYC Terror Truck Attack
Donald Trump said in a series of tweets that 29 year-old Sayfullo Saipov should face the death penalty for the truck attack that killed 8 people in … [Read more...] about Trump Demands Death Penalty for ISIS Loyalist Behind NYC Terror Truck Attack
8 Dead, Many Injured in Terror Attack in Lower Manhattan
Eight people have been killed in a terror attack in lower Manhattan when a man drove a truck on to a bike path just north of the World Trade … [Read more...] about 8 Dead, Many Injured in Terror Attack in Lower Manhattan
Jake Shears Announces First-Ever London Solo Show and Date in NYC
Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears has some big solo things on his schedule. After a five-city tour through the South earlier this summer he has … [Read more...] about Jake Shears Announces First-Ever London Solo Show and Date in NYC
NYC Businesses Receive Letter with Swastika and Trump Slogan Threatening Jews, Blacks, Gays
At least seven businesses throughout New York City received a hate letter with a swastika and the Trump slogan "Make America Great Again" which … [Read more...] about NYC Businesses Receive Letter with Swastika and Trump Slogan Threatening Jews, Blacks, Gays
Rich Juzwiak Heads into the New York Gay Sex Party Scene
Jezebel's Rich Juzwiak takes a long journey inside the New York gay sex party scene and the history of such gatherings in the city, observing whether … [Read more...] about Rich Juzwiak Heads into the New York Gay Sex Party Scene