New York

Gays are accepted, welcomed and positively embraced in New York. 

Note to HIV+ Individuals:

As a New Yorker and a U.S. Citizen, it hurts me to have to add this, but visitors to the U.S. should be aware that U.S. Immigration law prohibits HIV+ non-citizens from entry to the country (with a few exceptions).  The U.S. is one of only a handful of nations that does this.  Citizens of nations, which require a tourist visa will be asked questions about their health when applying for a visa.

Citizens of Visa Waiver Nations (including most Western European nations) are generally not required to obtain visas for short tourist trips to the U.S.  However travelers should be aware that under the law, HIV+ individuals are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Program and are legally required to obtain a visa (which because of the HIV status is unlikely to be issued).  While I have no doubt that many HIV+ travelers do enter the U.S. successfully under the Visa Waiver Program, they should be aware that attempting to do so is at their own risk.  Carrying HIV medications through customs (if the person is searched) can and has resulted in a denial of landing.