Andy Cohen kicked off Pride in New York City without boyfriend Kevin Sobieski

Andy Cohen attended The Wall Street Hotel’s Summer Sunset Rooftop Pride celebration on Monday without boyfriend Kevin Sobieski, explaining to guests that Sobieski was out of town. Cohen was there to support the Perry Moore Hero Fund Scholarship and the Hetrick‑Martin Institute.

He took the stage to speak about his personal relationship with Moore, who tragically passed away in 2011 of an apparent drug overdose, and led the crowd in a toast; the speech was described as "very heartfelt." Legendary New York drag queen Shequida emceed and asked for $1,000 donations for a surprise song—Cohen immediately raised his hand and Shequida sang "Whatever Shequida Wants." Among those on hand were Sophia Bush, Candice Kumai, Carson Kressley, Ann Dexter‑Jones, Ty Hunter, Kevin Aviance, Erik Bottcher and the hotel’s general manager Prince A.

Sanders. Former Bravo star Kelly Bensimon snapped pictures with Cohen and danced with DJ Lina Bradford behind the booth.

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