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Light Work uses photography to expand perceptions of LGBTQ life in ‘Queer Moments’ exhibit.

As the effects of the pandemic unfurl, lesbians are worried about losing their few brick-and-mortar spaces.

The COVID-19 pandemic threatens LGBTQ bars in New Jersey and New York, which serve as community hubs and safe spaces.

The history of gay and trans life at Colgate now lives online in a student-curated digital timeline.

The next generation of black candidates has rallied around down-ballot races to try to shape the Democratic Party.

In New York, where the first cases of AIDS were reported in 1981, fewer than 2,500 new cases were reported in 2018, the lowest in many years.

The newly formed Woodstock Pride group is planning the multiday event, which will feature a parade, festival, live music, vendors, a drag show and children’s’ activities on and around Woodstock’s historic Square. U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is scheduled to speak at the event.

American business leaders have long been revered for their revolutionary thinking and ability to drive change. Harvard Business School Club of New York is making the case that recognition for an unsung class of leaders in nonprofit management is overdue.

The nonprofit Long Island LGBT Network “changed the face of Long Island so that LGBT individuals can call Long Island a home no matter where they live, learn, work, play, or pray."

Syracuse University is taking another step toward the development of a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) studies major, with Professor Margaret Himley’s return to the full-time faculty.

Members of the Fort Drum community gathered June 25 at the Commons to observe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. Hosted by the 10th Mountain Division (LI) Equal Opportunity Office, the theme of this year’s observance was inclusion and Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Dwayne BeebeFranqui served as guest speaker.

A case involving a former Ultra-Orthodox mother who came out as a lesbian emphasizes the legal conflict between personal freedoms and agreements made in Jewish courts.

Warrick, 29, who identifies as a queer illustrator-artist, is a sought-after local artist with a rising reputation. Her work can be seen in large murals on both sides of the Hudson, from a six-story creation along Broadway in downtown Albany and at the Troy Farmers’ Market.

Fire Island Pines inventory is at a record low, but the No. 1 question is: “What will it be like this summer?”

Fellow poet Danez Smith calls Garcia’s Thrown in the Throat a “freaky, stunning debut.”

Issues include limited access to community support and counseling and, in some cases, quarantining with unsupportive family members.

It’s the hottest show in town! A queer comedy showcase based in Kings County will celebrate its second anniversary with a stacked benefit show at the Bell House on March 12. “Open Flame,” from hosts Pete Valenti, Sam Campbell, and Simone Leitner, has created a much-needed, tight-knit community for Brooklyn’s queer stand-ups, said its hosts. …

Qinfolk is a film, art and mental health festival dedicated to centering and uplifting the creative expression and experiences of queer and trans people in color

A new face is behind the desk at the Salamanca Public Library, one with many years experience in the field, as Jennifer Stickles has assumed her role as library manager.

The Fredonia Technology Incubator will be hosting the 14th installment of the Arts and Business Luncheon with award winning cartoonist Ed Luce. He will offer insights into the business side of his career, including how he developed, published, and markets his comic book series. The luncheon will take place in the Incubator’s Large Conference Room this Friday from noon to 1 p.m.

Established 25 years ago, the LGBT Network and LIGALY have changed the landscape on Long Island for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Zachary Reyes, 21, of Huntington Station, explained on Tuesday, Nov. 20 how the organization helped save their life.

Despite advances in research and treatment over many years, the HIV virus unfortunately remains a threat to both the gay and non-gay population on international, national and local levels.  On our local level, the LGBT Network has announced that it has expanded its services by starting a free, rapid and confidential drop-in service at its community center in Sag Harbor to screen and test people for HIV and to educate them about HIV prevention and treatment. This is the first such program on the East End of Long Island. 

LGBT Network is hosting its annual Sunset on the Harbor soiree on Saturday, July 21, from 5 to 8 p.m.