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Raise your flag: LGBTQ+ bars in Western Queens to visit during Pride and beyond

Friend's Tavern (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 6, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Western Queens is home to a thriving queer community that spans a wide spectrum of genders, sexualities, and identities. Every June, the World’s Borough comes alive with Pride celebrations, as LGBTQ+ New Yorkers gather to honor their stories, raise a glass and…

Raise a glass to Drinksgiving: Western Queens bars to check out for Thanksgiving Eve celebrations

Nov. 21, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 21, 2024 By Jessica Militello Before the turkey and pumpkin pie take center stage, Western Queens is serving up its own Thanksgiving tradition: Drinksgiving. This unofficial holiday on Thanksgiving Eve is all about gathering with friends at local bars and lounges for drinks, laughs, and unforgettable memories before… Read more »