Entries by Events Committee

Happy Birthday Buddies of NJ, Inc.

We are so happy to have been here since the beginning and having a commitment to stay here until there is a cure. 1985 was the year of Buddies was incorporated but after several years of working out of our founder, Frank Smith’s house in Bloomfield.   We held the hands of people who were sick […]

Monkeypox Update & Links of Resources

Monkeypox is a tricky thing to follow.  The limited information on a 50+ years old virus combined with a slow roll out of the millions of stock-piled vaccinations is enough for anyone to go, HMMMMM!  This is extremely frustrating.  New Bridge’s 2nd release of appointments were booked in under 15 minutes!  And other sites which […]

2nd Round of Monkeypox Vaccinations at New Bridge MC

Monkeypox cases have nearly doubled in New Jersey in the last week from 45 to 89, according to the latest state Department of Health report. READ MORE   Monkeypox spreads through close intimate contact and/or high concentration of respiratory droplets. Skin to skin contact, as well as skin to clothing surfaces that have it on […]

Monkeypox Vaccination Available

Monkeypox cases have nearly doubled in New Jersey in the last week from 45 to 89, according to the latest state Department of Health report. READ MORE   Monkeypox spreads through close intimate contact and/or high concentration of respiratory droplets. Skin to skin contact, as well as skin to clothing surfaces that have it on […]

Summer Celebration 2 @ CALABRIA Room at Costa’s Jul 31 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

PLEASE JOIN THE IMPERIAL COURT OF NEW YORK AND THEIR MOST IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN MAJESTIES EMPEROR XIII, AND REGENT EMPEROR XXXI RON & EMPRESS XIII, XXIII, AND REGENT EMPRESS XXXVI ANNE TIQUE FOR SUMMER CELEBRATION 2: AN AFTERNOON OF FOOD AND FUN SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM TICKETS: $50 PURCHASE AT: ICNY.ORG/SUMMERCELEBRATION THE […]

NJ Monkeypox Information

NJ is up to 8 cases of Monkeypox.  It is nothing to fear if you stay educated and use preventative measures… and just as if you were exposed to HIV, you can go for immediate treatment which may stop the virus in its tracks. Vaccine Information Vaccine is currently being administered only to people known […]

What is PEP? Is it different than PrEP?

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) PEP is the use of antiretroviral drugs after a single high-risk event to stop HIV seroconversion. PEP must be started as soon as possible to be effective—and always within 72 hours of a possible exposure. Resources for Consumers Basic PEP Q&As – learn the basics about PEP and if it’s right for you. […]

Family Pride at B.C. ZOO

Pride at the Zoo (Bergen County Zoo) Saturday, July 9, 2022 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Paramus Celebrating our LGBTQ+ Community with a fun-filled day for the family! Come enjoy the music, food trucks, and activities! PRINTABLE FLIER