It's here where the gay civil rights movement started after the riot in 1969. From Brooklyn to Hell’s Kitchen to Greenwich Village, and the popular West Village, where the famous Stonewall Bar is located. Indeed, there are plenty of gay places throughout the city. With such a robust community, it's clear that New York's population is one of the most gay-friendly in the world.
New York is a magnet for gays, with the LGBT community representing an estimated 500,000 people. The city that never sleeps is also known as the city of opportunity.
