the end of an era

hx magazine, long standing gay new york nightlife 'bible' of sorts, was sold at the end of june...wrapping up one final year of pride before sending all of its loyal employees to unemployment.  (i heard that they let them work the entire day and then told them at the end that they no longer had jobs...but hearsay is rampant especially when it comes to a gay themed, oftened gossippy magazine about nightlife).  here is the official announcement followed by a few photos of my appearances in the magazine over the years.  gosh...i remember when i first came out and hx was basically a pamphlet of black and white copy stapled together in the center by hand!

HX Media, LLC CEO Matthew Bank announces today that HX Magazine and the web site hx.com have been sold. The new owners of HX Magazine will be releasing details and information on their plans for the future of the title shortly. In the meantime, Bank and HX Magazine Publisher Gary Lacinski will be assisting them in the transition.

HX Magazine issue 931 dated July 10th, which will be released on July 3rd, will be the last one produced by HX Media and its staff.

"We've had an incredible time creating what we feel is the best local gay magazine the world has ever seen," says Bank, "and I am proud that even in this difficult economy we were able to ensure that this magazine that is dear to the hearts of so many readers will be able to continue under capable new ownership."

The terms of the transaction remain confidential.

HX Media, LLC still owns and operates The New York Blade newspaper and its Expo division, which produces the HX Gay & Lesbian Travel Expos, HX Gay Life Expo, and HX Gay Erotic Expo. These businesses were not part of the sale.