Heather Cassell, Author at Gay City News

Narwhal Divers exploring Cozumel’s Playacar Reef on the company’s first dive trip to Mexico.

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Trans-led scuba diving company caters to queer travelers

By Heather Cassell

David Mixner speaks during a past Victory Fund event in New York.

Politics

Hundreds remember David Mixner’s life and legacy in NYC

By Heather Cassell

The Mayan ruins at Caracol Natural Monument Reservation, a living archeological site.

Travel

Make Belize your next big gay escape

By Heather Cassell

Food

Queer-led Astoria Food Pantry thrives three years after pandemic launch

By Heather Cassell

Kenrick Ross, the new executive director of the Brooklyn Community Pride Center, Inc.

New York City

New leader takes the helm at Brooklyn Community Pride Center

By Heather Cassell

Village Apothecary receives a City Council citation from Councilmember Erik Bottcher of Manhattan.

Health

Village Apothecary, independent pharmacy specializing in HIV, turns 40

By Heather Cassell

Attendees at the Task Force's 1977 meeting, clockwise from center: Midge Costanza, Robert Maulsom, Jean O'Leary, William Kelley, Achebe Betty Powell, Charles Brydon, Charlotte Spitzer, Myra Riddell, Cooki Lutkefedder, Ray Hartman, Pokey Anderson, George Raya, Frank Kameny, Reverend Troy Perry, Charlotte Bunch, Elaine Noble, Bruce Voeller, and Marilyn Haft.

History

National LGBTQ Task Force marks 50 years

By Heather Cassell

Kevin Theriault, executive director of the Key West LGBTQ Visitor’s Center.

Travel

Explore the Florida Keys on a road trip to queer Key West

By Heather Cassell

Customers shopping at Housing Works Cannabis Co.’s 1 Astor Place store in New York City.

Business

Housing Works’ cannabis dispensary posts $12 million in sales in first six months

By Heather Cassell

Christian Cooper is the focus of the show "Extaordinary Birder" on National Geographic.

New York City

‘Extraordinary Birder’ Christian Cooper spreads his wings in the spotlight

By Heather Cassell

Anthony Nicodemo at the Gay City News Impact Awards.

Sports

Gay coach stands up for trans athletes, denounces anti-LGBTQ bills

By Heather Cassell

Soccer player Sivan Kotler-Berkowitz is standing up for trans athletes across the country.

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Heather Cassell

Trans-led scuba diving company caters to queer travelers

Hundreds remember David Mixner’s life and legacy in NYC

Make Belize your next big gay escape

Queer-led Astoria Food Pantry thrives three years after pandemic launch

New leader takes the helm at Brooklyn Community Pride Center

Village Apothecary, independent pharmacy specializing in HIV, turns 40

National LGBTQ Task Force marks 50 years

Explore the Florida Keys on a road trip to queer Key West

Housing Works’ cannabis dispensary posts $12 million in sales in first six months

‘Extraordinary Birder’ Christian Cooper spreads his wings in the spotlight

Gay coach stands up for trans athletes, denounces anti-LGBTQ bills

Trans teen sets a positive example for young athletes

Newark remembers Sakia Gunn 20 years after her murder

A smart, savvy broker is key to a new NYC home

Despite assistance, LGBTQ first-time homebuyers lag behind

NYC rental market returning to pre-COVID landscape

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