Gay Bars, Social Centers Of Queer Culture, Struggle To Survive Across NYC Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: People wearing protective masks walk past velvet ropes and a sign reading "PRIDE IS A RIOT! #BLM" outside The Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street in the West Village on June 23, 2020 in New York City. Pride Week in New York City usually brings an influx in business to gay and lesbian bars throughout the city. This year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, most Pride events have been canceled and bars remain closed in accordance with city restrictions. Last year's Pride parade drew an estimated four million people. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)