Archive – Gay City News

The sun rises behind the Empire State Building and the New York City skyline as a person stands along the riverfront in Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S., July 25, 2025.

Events

What to do in queer NYC this weekend

By Michael Shirey

Joe Lovett, survived by his husband, Dr. Jim Cottrell, died July 14 at the age of 80.

Joe Lovett, gay TV producer and documentarian who tackled gay and AIDS issues, dies at 80

By Andy Humm

Sports

PHOTOS: Ellie, New York Liberty bring the energy for Pride Night

By Gay City News

Two men hug while facing the camera and holding roses in "Taxi Zum Klo."

Cinema

Frank Ripploh’s ‘Taxi Zum Klo’ is still provocative, 45 years later

By Steve Erickson

Darwin DelFabro looks in the camera during a portrait, with a gray background. The picture is black and white.

Theater

Darwin Del Fabro channels Lili Elbe in one-woman show

By Christopher Byrne

A general view of the LA28 commemorative coins and Paris 2024 to LA 2028 handover medallions during the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony at The Broadmoor.

Sports

US Olympic & Paralympic Committee bans trans athletes

By Matt Tracy

Panzi! Queen of the Pines cast

Fire Island News

Panzi! Queen of the Pines: A Disco Celebration of LGBTQ+ History and Resilience 

Andry Hernandez Romero, who was held for months in an El Salvador prison after the US alleged he was a member of the Tren de Aragua gang, talks with friends at his home following his release, in Tachira, Venezuela July 23, 2025.

Andry Hernández Romero, gay asylum seeker, released from notorious prison in El Salvador

By Matt Tracy

Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth.

Health

Clinicians call on Hochul to approve shield law to protect youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

A teenager looks into the camera while facing the sun in a close-up view.

‘Diciannove’ captures a 19-year-old’s journey to adulthood

By Steve Erickson

Four men stand together on a beach while facing the sun.

Cinema

Q&A: Charles Busch reflects on ‘Psycho Beach Party’ 25 years later

By Gary M. Kramer

Josh Sharp stands on stage with his name printed on screen behind him in rainbow colors.

Theater

‘ta-da!’ review: A heartfelt romp full of magic and mayhem

By David Kennerley

NYC H+H/Metropolitan CEO Julian John cuts the ribbon to mark the relaunch of the Pride Health Center.

Health

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Metropolitan relaunches Pride Health Center

By Dashiell Allen

Congressmember Mike Lawler of New York speaks in Washington on July 17 during a press conference to support the LGBTQ hotline.

National

‘Unfathomable’: Trump administration ends LGBTQ youth suicide hotline

By Matt Tracy

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2025.

National

Federal government restores $6.2 million in funding for LGBTQ non-profits

By Matt Tracy

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón looks at the camera during a portrait with the American Flag in the background.

Health

Puerto Rico restricts gender-affirming care for people under 21

By Matt Tracy

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