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Metro Philadelphia

Journalist Josh Kruger fatally shot at South Philadelphia home

Laphonza Butler speaks during an event in Washington, Friday, June 23, 2023.

Politics

Making history, Gavin Newsom names Laphonza Butler to US Senate

By Matt Tracy

A man spewed homophobic remarks against patrons and staff at Pint, a gay bar in Jersey City.

Crime

Man allegedly assaults employee at Jersey City gay bar

By Dashiell Allen

Latest News

Former San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein carries a candle as she leads an estimated 15,000 marchers also carrying candles during a march in memory of slain Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in San Francisco, Nov. 28, 1979.

Dianne Feinstein, LGBTQ ally and longtime senator, dies at 90

By Dashiell Allen

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the Ali Forney Center's new headquarters and drop-in center in Manhattan.

Youth

Ali Forney Center opens new HQ and drop-in center alongside GMHC

By Matt Tracy

A teacher at Flushing High School has been reassigned after allegedly hurling anti-gay remarks towards an individual during a road rage incident.

NYC teacher reassigned from students after homophobic tirade

By Dashiell Allen

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testifies during the House Committee hearing on Ways and Means hearing, March 28, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Families

Biden looks to bolster protections for LGBTQ youth in foster care

By Dashiell Allen

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AMNY

Parents of Bronx man killed by cops call investigation into his death a “sham” during Lower Manhattan rally

The New York Film Festival's “All of Us Strangers” finds a new twist in the coming out story, one that reflects the changes in gay life since the ‘80s and the fact that many people do wait till middle age to speak openly to their parents.

Cinema

New York Film Festival stars LGBTQ directors, themes

By Steve Erickson

Kawaski Trawick, a gay man, was shot to death by cops in his Bronx home in 2019.

Crime

NYPD official recommends no punishment for cops in Kawaski Trawick case

By Matt Tracy

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Schneps Podcasts

Sustainable Mixed-Use Development in NYC w Matt Schwartz

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AMNY

DOE launches new HIV curriculum across all grades in New York City public schools

Arnie Burton and James Daly in 'Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors.'

Theater

‘Dracula’ goes to camp in hilarious new telling of classic tale

By Christopher Byrne

Maybelle Blair with Mets' co-owner Alex Cohen.

Sports

Mets honor lesbian baseball legend Maybelle Blair

By Matt Tracy

Amanda Darrow, director of youth, family and education programs at the Utah Pride Center, poses with books that have been the subject of complaints from parents on Dec. 16, 2021, in Salt Lake City.

Books

Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023, American Library Association reports

By Hillel Italie, AP

"The Origin of Evil," directed by Sébastien Marnier, is playing at the IFC Center and other locations in New York.

Cinema

Lesbian’s family reunion leaves more questions than answers in ‘The Origin of Evil’

By Gary M. Kramer

More from Around NYC

A 25-year-old man was shot in the left arm in Brownsville on Monday afternoon

Man shot in arm outside Brownsville NYCHA complex: NYPD

Bronx City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez announces $1.39 million to District 13 FDNY stations on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Velázquez announces $1.39M for upgrades to 3 East Bronx FDNY stations

Tropical Weather

Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks during a rally for Wrongful Conviction Day outside City Hall on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Advocates called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Wrongful Conviction Act.

Impacted individuals demand Hochul sign Wrongful Convictions bill