Finding a gay bar or a gay night on Long Island is almost impossible and honestly sometimes going all the way to the city gets to be a hassle. But look no further, because Long Island’s newest gay spot is at Your Mother’s House.
Too Gay to Function
Icon Bar: Bringing the Fab to Astoria
Move over Hell’s Kitchen, Astoria is the new “it” gayborhood.
Icon is the latest gay addition to Astoria. Located on 31-84 33rd Street just two blocks from the N/Q, Broadway subway station.
Owner Nick Lion (center left) says, “Astoria is the new gay mecca. It’s Astoria’s turn to now get the spotlight.”
Besides one’s gay shenanigans, entertainment is provided by the hottest LGBTQ djs and of course what’s a gay bar without fabulous drag shows.
Sexy Gogo boys heating up the party (Yes, you can touch them). Whether you tip or not, they’ll be dancing all night.
Icon Bar giving all the gay bars in Jackson Heights a run for their money !
No tea, no shade here ! These queens will tell it how it is.
Boys, boys and more boys. Whatever your type, Icon will have plenty of eye candy for you.
In the News: Weekly Recap
It’s almost the weekend, make sure you’re all caught up with your gayly news. Starting with..
- It’s a sad day for all LGBTQ people today, especially those in North Carolina. Governor Pat McCrory passed a horrible anti-LGBTQ into law yesterday that threatens the safety of many trans and non conforming gender people. This sure puts North Carolina in the wrong side of history. [NPR]
- Big corporations like Disney, Time Warner and NFL are threatening to pull out of Georgia if they pass anti-gay bill is passed. C’mon Georgia get with it! [Deadline]
- Hooray for New York ! The oldest gay bar in the city is being considered for historic preservation. And if you thought it was The Stonewall Inn, you’re wrong. [OUT]
- Remember that adorable kid that was alongside Obama when he signed the historic healthcare bill, he just came out as Transgender. The Gayborhood gives you a warm welcome kid ! [LGBTQ]
- Who’s in need of a vacation, better yet a Gaycation. Hollywood actress Ellen Page takes you on a journey that you can’t miss. [Advocate]
It’s Big, It’s Gay – It’s Ice Cream !
Douglas Quint, an out and proud gay man, opened his first ice cream truck on a whim one summer seven years ago, deciding to shake up the traditional soft-serve scene by offering gourmet toppings combined in creative ways. The result was Big Gay Ice Cream, which now serves “Salty Pimps” and “Bea Arthur” cones from two New York City storefronts and counting. Continue reading