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Crime

Hell's Kitchen Gay Bars React to Attacks on Queer Men

Several men were arrested following the deaths of two men who were allegedly drugged and robbed.

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Crime

NYC Gay Leather Bar Targeted by Robbers Who Drugged Victims

The robbers were able to get between $1,000 to $5,000 from each of the victims.

John Umberger and Julio Ramirez
Crime

Gay Men Say They Feel Lucky To Be Alive After Being Drugged, Robbed

A gang preying on gay men is suspected of drugging and robbing over a dozen victims and killing two -- John Umberger and Julio Ramirez.

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Crime

Gay Bar Deaths in New York City Ruled as Homicides

New York’s chief medical examiner’s office said that two gay men were killed by “drug-facilitated theft.”

Mother Calls For Justice After Gay Son’s Murder
Crime

Is a Gang in New York Murdering Gay Men?

A mother of a victim has called out Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg for ignoring a group suspected of drugging, robbing, and killing gay men in Hell's Kitchen.

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Crime

NYPD Investigates Spate of Killings & Thefts Involving LGBTQ+ People

A spokesperson for the NYPD says the agency is investigating these attacks as financially motivated crimes.

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Crime

Arrests Made in Roofie-Robbery-Murder Spree at New York City Bars

The crime spree made headlines after Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg was accused of refusing to prosecute those who allegedly killed two gay men.

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Politics

Gay NYC Council Member's Event Casts Light on Anti-LGBTQ+ Crimes

Erik Bottcher, who's up for reelection, is concerned with the recent spate of crimes against LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

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World

NOM Prints Enemies List in New Hampshire

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Voices

The Editor of Outsports Turns on Our Community

Cyd Zeigler announces his support for the odious Ron DeSantis, who targets the most vulnerable to advance his political ambitions.