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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 ...
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Lesbian and gay resources
GENERAL HELP AND ADVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York - Committee on Lesbian & Gay Rights 42 W 44th St, NY 10036 tel 212/382-6600. The committee recommends legal policies for employers and law schools,...
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Accommodation
The following places are friendly to gays and lesbians and convenient for the scene. Chelsea Mews Guest House 344 W 15th St, NY 10011 (between 8th and 9th aves) tel 212/255-9174. All-male gay guesthouse. Local calls are...
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Bars
Gay men's bars cover the spectrum: from relaxed, mainstream cafés to some hard-hitting clubs full of glamour and attitude. Most of the more established places are in Greenwich Village and Chelsea, and along Avenue A in the East Village. For...
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Clubs
Gay and lesbian clubs in New York can be some of the most outrageous in the world, while many of the city's non-denominational nightspots have a very open-door policy (as regards sexuality) and often host weekly gay parties. Again, check out...
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