Exclusive | Fire Island’s legendary gay enclave rocked by major change — and locals are torn by the new development

Exclusive | Fire Island’s legendary gay enclave rocked by major change — and locals are torn by the new development

Forged in fire. For decades, Fire Island Pines, the historic gay community located on the edge of the barrier island, has been a reliable haven for gay men who hop on a ferry to let loose every summer. But as another sweltering season of debauchery kicks off, the community is currently being shaken up like … Read more

New York City’s monkeypox vaccination website is crashing as cases continue to rise

New York City’s monkeypox vaccination website is crashing as cases continue to rise

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — For the second time in less than a week on Tuesday, the New York City website crashed for scheduling monkeypox vaccinations. The city said traffic was heavy – further evidence that the demand for shots remains high. On Tuesday, the city released 1,250 appointment time slots at its clinics in … Read more

New York City opens more monkeypox vaccination appointments today

New York City opens more monkeypox vaccination appointments today

CHELSEY, New York City (WABC) — More New York City residents will have a chance to sign up for the monkeypox vaccine Tuesday. Bookings are taking place as soon as monkeypox vaccine appointments become available. Today at 1 p.m., the city is expected to release 1,250 appointment time slots at its clinics in Chelsea, Harlem … Read more