Feb. 17, 2025 By Lauren Rapp A Brooklyn man has been arraigned on charges connected to the 2012 homicide of Bushwick transgender performer Lorena Escalera, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office announced Friday alongside New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Escalera, 25, who performed under the stage name Lorena Xtravaganza, was found dead in…
Jun. 3, 2024 By Jada Camille
GayRidge, South Brooklyn’s premiere queer-celebration group, took over Owl’s Head Park this weekend for their vibrant Pride event.
Jun. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille
A vandal defaced queer-affirming artwork painted outside of a southern Brooklyn elected’s office on June 21, marking Bay Ridge’s second anti-LGBTQIA+ incident in the past two months.
May. 15, 2023 By Aidan Graham
The local LGBTQIA+ organization GayRidge will host their second-annual pride festival at Owl’s Head Park next month — featuring picnics, performances and more!