Original 'Big Gay Ice Cream Shop' location closes indefinitely due to pandemic

Friday, January 22, 2021
EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) -- A popular ice cream shop in the East Village has closed indefinitely due to the pandemic.

'Big Gay Ice Cream Shop' on 7th Street between Avenue A and 1st Ave. has a 'for rent' sign in the front window.
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The shop had been closed since New York City went on 'pause' in March. Other locations in the West Village and on the Upper West Side did reopen.

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The business originally started out with an ice cream truck. The East Village location was the first storefront to open back in 2011.

Co-founder Doug Quint confirmed the closure but did not offer any other immediate comments.



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