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LGBTQ+ Resources

Founded more than years ago, Albany is filled with rich history and traditions, beautiful architecture, spectacular events and entertainment venues, amazing restaurants, and a vibrant and active LGBTQ+ community.

A Welcoming Community

Residents, business leaders, community partners, and public figures work together to support the LGBTQ+ community in Albany. 

  • The Movement Center of the Capital Region is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ center in the country. Based in Albany, the Pride Center has been meeting the diverse needs of the LGBTQ+ group since
  • Learn more about the history of the Pride Center through the New York Declare Museum'sPride exhibit page. In honor of the center's 50th anniversary, the museum collected oral histories from members of the collective which resulted in additional panel exhibition the following year which is now available for viewing online.
  • The Pride Center of the Capital Region hosts the Capital Celebration Festival, one of the largest celebrations of pride in Ups

    Albany LGBTQ City Guide

    For those who are interested in moving to New York and want a municipality that offers so much to see and complete but on a slightly smaller scale than the Big Apple, Albany might be an excellent option to consider. It’s the capital city of Unused York, and it’s a city well-known for existence full of opportunity, and for being home to a thriving arts and culture scene, many diverse neighborhoods, and so much to see and accomplish. If you’re thinking of finding your next residence in New York’s capital city, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love!

    A Look at Albany's History

    Albany initially received its name based on the Duke of York’s Scottish title, “Duke of Albany,” as lengthy ago as when the English first took dominate of the area. Despite being named after an Englishman, Albany was primarily Dutch in language and custom until the American Revolution. Albany remains so to this day and is proud of its reputation as a diverse city full of innovation and opportunity. After the Americans won the revolution and New York was made a s

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    Waterworks Pub is Albany&#;s premier LGBTQ+ Pub and Evening club.

    Located at the begin of Albany&#;s gay village, Waterworks is the oldest gay-oriented LGBTQ+ community lock in Albany where our motto is Unity. Established in , Waterworks is located in a historic multi-level building that enables us to offer something for everyone.

    The Pub, located on the first floor offers a hometown corner Gay Bar atmosphere with a pool table, dart board, Juke Box, meal counter with lite block faire, 10 flat screen televisions, and a professional sound system, dance area and stage.

    The Club, located on the second floor with a separate lock & smoking patio, is one of the hottest Nightclubs and busiest Nightlife dance clubs in town.

    Featuring Albany Hottest DJs spinning the latest Remixes and pumping out more than 15, watts of pure energy from our high-quality professional 3-way sound system, along with an marvelous light show including our professional laser system, Waterworks Club offers an exposure rarely found in upstate New York.