BUFFALO, N.Y. — 26 Allen held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday.
There was a DJ beginning at 9 p.m., with Buffalo Common Council member Mitch Nowakowski and the Allentown Association welcoming 26 Allen to Allentown.
According to the news release, 26 Allen is "a historic bar embracing diversity and equality in Buffalo."
The release went on to say that the legacy of Allentown is "a beacon of hope, self-expression, and joy for the LGBTQ+ community and it remains vibrant."
Michael Moch, the owner of 26 Allen said, "We wanted to be a safe space for the entire queer community. Since opening our doors, the reception has been amazing. It is a privilege to serve our community who is so appreciative and deserving of a space to exist."
The LGBTQIA+ community in Allentown felt that was something they lost when Cathode Ray — their sanctuary of 30 years at 26 Allen St. — shut its doors last August, leaving the city of Buffalo with just three bars serving their community.