New York Native
Cover of the June 1, 1987 issue, featuring an article by John Lauritsen on AZT | |
| Type | Bi-weekly gay newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Charles Ortleb |
| Editor | Charles Ortleb |
| Founded | December 5, 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | January 13, 1997 |
| Headquarters | New York City |
The New York Native was a biweekly gay newspaper published by Charles Ortleb in New York City from December 1980 until January 13, 1997. It was the only gay paper in New York City during the early part of the AIDS epidemic, and pioneered reporting on AIDS when most others ignored it. The paper subsequently became known for attacking the scientific understanding of HIV as the cause of AIDS and endorsing HIV/AIDS denialism.