Anderson Cooper locks hands with partner Ben Maisani in NYC

Anderson Cooper and his partner Ben Maisani made a rare public appearance in New York City on Monday and showed they're still tight after 6 years.

Anderson and his friend Ben who is a nightclub mogul appeared at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 14th Annual An Enduring Vision Benefit.

They walked the red carpet with their hands tightly locked with each other.

Source: Bloom Gist, Splash News