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Man charged with arson after setting a Brooklyn LGBTQ+ bar on fire

April 18, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

A suspect has been charged with arson after setting a New York City LGBTQ+ bar on fire. On the evening of 3 April, the popular queer establishment Rash Bar went up in flames after a suspect entered the venue and allegedly poured a bottle of flammable liquid on the floor. Three people were inside when the building became engulfed in flames, one of whom was transported to a nearby hospital with minor burns. Shortly after committing the crime, the unidentified suspect fled the scene. However, on 14 April, authorities identified…

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Openly gay candidate Corey Johnson has officially ended his campaign for NYC mayor

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

“I now want to be open about the fact that I have made the difficult decision not to run” The 38-year-old politician opened up about dealing with numerous challenges over the past few months, including depression. In a statement released on Twitter, Johnson states: “I am sharing this because I know from experience the value of speaking honestly about one’s struggles. I’ve been open about my sobriety, which along with my partner and mother, has been instrumental to me during this difficult time, and my HIV status.” He continued: “Too…

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Man charged with arson after setting a Brooklyn LGBTQ+ bar on fire

Openly gay candidate Corey Johnson has officially ended his campaign for NYC mayor