Gay bar long island
Straight couple opens Long Island LGBTQ+ bar to design a safe space
OCEANSIDE, Brand-new York -- As soon as patrons step through the doors of the Born This Way lock, better known as BTW, co-owner Gina Wuestmann gives them a warm greeting.
Within five minutes, she's either offering them a free shot or explaining how she and her husband opened their bar on the eve of the pandemic shutdown last year.
Wuestmann and her husband, David Wuestmann, who are a straight couple, often locate themselves explaining why they decided to open this safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in the Long Island hamlet of Oceanside.
David's response is always the same.
"Gina and I are allies of the community, and we both felt that this was an underserved community," he said. "There are not too many places on Long Island where people can be themselves. This was just our lead to and our mission. We're here to provide territory to people who long for to be themselves."
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Gina has been in the bar business for over 30 years, and many of her loyal customers would declare her how they wanted a place where they could f
What Is The Best LGBTQ Bar On Long Island?
Nu Bar stands as a cornerstone for the Diverse community in Long Island, proudly gay-owned and operated since 2016. This pub-style establishment offers a unsoiled and secure space for the local LGBTQ+ society to gather and rejoice. To enter this vibrant haven, patrons must be 21 years old with proper identification – a strict policy that ensures a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Operating seven days a week, Nu Prevent boasts a diverse schedule, from Monday to Sunday, catering to various tastes and schedules.
Notably, Fridays prolong the revelry until 4 am, providing an extra dose of weekend excitement. It’s not just a bar; it’s a collective hub. Additionally, supporters can purchase Nu Bar merchandise, with a portion of the proceeds contributing to Pride For Youth, reinforcing the bar’s commitment to community welfare.
Nu Bar
47-2 Boundary Ave, Farmingdale
(516) 694-6906 – nubarli.com
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Re: Hayloft
Postby MJG196 »
Here's some more!
A neighbor had told Jimmy's mother that Jimmy had been seen dressed as a girl going into a local gay bar called The Hayloft. When his mother told this to Jimmy at home, he told her to perch at the kitchen table and wait while he left the room. When he reappeared, he was in drag. His mother later told a partner of Candy's that "I knew then... that I couldn't stop Jimmy. Candy was just too lovely and talented." - http://www.warholstars.org/stars/candy.html
After attending Catholic schools, Kikel entered St. John?s University in Queens, NY in 1960. On the outside, he was a conventional student majoring in English. He joined a fraternity and had a girl friend. But on weekend nights, he frequented gay bars in nearby Jackson Heights and on Long Island. It was around this time that he brought his sister (his only sibling) to a gay bar called the Hayloft. - https://markthomaskrone.wordpress.com/c ... n-history/
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11-16-2008, 06:58 PM | ||
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Does anyone grasp of any gay bars on Long Island?? |
11-16-2008, 07:00 PM | ||
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I am sure Cherry Grove has a few |
11-16-2008, 09:00 PM | ||
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What part of Long Island? There are pleny of gay bars out here (and NOT just on Fire Island). |
11-17-2008, 03:13 PM | ||
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There are a not many scattered around the Island. Not nearly as many as there used to be, but a handful still remain. There are several clubs that cater to the LGBT society on certain nights of the week. |
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