Each year, Schneps Media and Gay City News host the annual Impact Awards honoring individuals who have made a difference in the queer community in New York City. LGBTQ+ leaders and allies are recognized for their achievements in their various fields ranging from advocacy, the arts, healthcare, and more. Their motto is “honoring individuals who make a difference to leave people better than they found them.” 

Among Honorees is the West Village’s own neighborhood pharmacist, John Kaliabakos. John is the Director of Pharmacy Services at Village Apothecary, an independent pharmacy on Bleecker Street specializing in HIV care. READ MORE