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There are few
places in America - indeed in the world - where gay culture thrives as it
does in New York. A glance at the pages of the Village Voice, where gay
theater, gossip and politics share space with more mainstream goings-on, gives a
quick inkling.
Socially, lesbians and gay men are fairly visible, and while it's not
recommended that you and your partner hold hands in public before
checking out the territory, there are neighborhoods in the city where
you'll find yourself in a comfortable majority. A strong presence
lingers in the vicinity of
Christopher Street
in the West Village, but it's in
Chelsea
that gay socializing is most out and open. The other haven is Brooklyn's
Park Slope, though perhaps more for women than for men.
Gay
media
The following are a selection of outlets with up-to-date listings and
insider information on the gay and lesbian scene.
The Advocate
www.advocate.com . National gay and lesbian newsmagazine.
HX Magazine
www.hx.com . Vital homosexual listings mag.
Metrosource Magazine
wwwmetrosource.com . National gay and lesbian lifestyle
magazine with a local directory of gay-friendly professionals and
businesses.
Out Magazine
www.out.com . A lifestyle magazine covering everything from
politics to health.
AIDS/HIV-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power)
332 Bleecker St, Suite G5, NY 10014 phone 212/966-4873, www.actupny.org
.
The first and most prolific of the direct action groups, ACT UP
advocates group empowerment and action, advocating that silence will
only equal death. Meets Mon, 7.30pm, at the Center, 208 W 13th St.
AIDS Hotline
phone 212/447-8200.
Information, counseling and referrals available seven days a week,
9am-9pm.
AIDS Treatment Data Network (The Network)
611 Broadway, Room 613, NY 10012 phone 212/260-8868 or toll-free
1-800/734-7104, www.aidsinfonyc.org/network .
Not-for-profit community-based organization provides information on
treatment, counseling and referral services to people with HIV/AIDS.
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EXCLUSIVELY LESBIAN ORGANIZATIONS
Astraea
116 E 16th, 7th floor, NY 10003, #520 (between Park Ave S and Irving
Place) phone 212/529-8021, www.astraea.org .
National lesbian foundation offering financial support, education and
networking to lesbian organizations and projects.
Center for Anti-Violence Education/Brooklyn Women's Martial Arts
421 5th Ave, 2nd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215 phone 718/788-1775,
www.cae-bkln.org .
Self-defense and martial arts classes integrate a political
understanding of violence; not-for-profit, feminist and anti-racist.
Social Activities for Lesbians (SAL)
PO Box 2270, Church Street Station phone 212/330-6582.
A social group that organizes dinners, parties, cultural excursions,
video nights and the like. Call for details and calendar.
Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC)
119 W 24th St (between 6th and 7th aves) phone 212/807-6664,
www.gmhc.org .
Despite the name, this organization - the oldest and largest
not-for-profit AIDS organization in the world - provides information and
referrals to everyone.
HIV/AIDS Legal Service Project
153 Waverly Place, NY 10014 phone 212/243-1313.
Free childcare, discrimination, housing and health planning services for
people with AIDS/HIV.
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Lesbian and gay resources
General help and advise
Association of the Bar of the City of New York - Committee on Lesbian &
Gay Rights
42 W 44th St, NY 10036 phone 212/382-6600.
The committee recommends legal policies for employers and law schools,
and addresses general policy issues regarding lesbian and gay rights.
Bisexual Information and Counseling Services, Inc
. 599 West End Ave, Suite 1A, NY 10024 phone 212/595-8002,
www.bisexualcounseling.org
Offers help on health and relationship issues; general and professional
discussion groups.
Empire State Pride Agenda
647 Hudson St, NY 10014 phone 212/627-0305, www.espany.org .
Political organization lobbies legislature and governor, helps elect
gay-supportive candidates through financial/campaign assistance,
organizes constituent pressure, educates public about lesbians/gay life.
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
phone 1-888/THE-GLNH or 212/989-0999, www.glnh.org (Mon-Fri 6-10pm,
Sat noon-5pm).
Information, help and referrals.
Gay Yellow Pages
PO Box 533, Village Station, NY 10014-0533 phone 212/674-0120,
www.gayellowpages.com .
Annual directory of gay/lesbian businesses and resources.
GLAAD-NY (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)
150 W 26th St at 7th Ave, Suite 503 phone 212/807-1700, www.glaad.org
.
Monitors the portrayal of gays, lesbians and bisexuals in the media, and
organizes caucuses and discussion groups on media topics. Volunteers and
visitors welcome.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
120 Wall St, 15th floor, NY 10005 phone 212/809-8585,
www.lambdalegal.org .
Active against discrimination affecting people with AIDS and the
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community; publications, speakers
and newsletter.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Services Center
208 W 13th St, NY 10014 (west of 7th Ave) phone 212/620-7310,
www.gaycenter.org .
The Center's free paper, Center Voice , is mailed to more than
55,000 households, which should give you an idea of how it's grown since
it opened in 1983. The Center also sponsors workshops, dances, movie
nights, youth services and lots more.
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