Archive – Gay City News

Protesters of Kentucky Senate bill SB150, known as the Transgender Health Bill, cheer on speakers during a rally on the lawn of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

National

GOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in Kentucky

By Bruce Schreiner, AP

The Alliance Defending Freedom wants to see the Supreme Court strike down laws restricting conversion therapy.

Legal

Alliance Defending Freedom asks SCOTUS to strike down conversion therapy bans

By Arthur S. Leonard

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Schneps Podcasts

New York’s Wind Power Future with Erik Antokal Director of Workforce Development, Orsted

The healthcare.gov website is seen on Dec. 14, 2021, in Fort Washington, Md.

News

Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

A man from Staten Island was sentenced for carrying out a homophobic hate crime at 533 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn.

Man sentenced for homophobic attack in Brooklyn

By Matt Tracy

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AMNY

Editorial | Save local news in New York: A message to ‘the three people in the room’

Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with Drag Story Hour and a history tour through Marsha P. Johnson State Park.

Events

What to do in queer NYC March 30-April 2

By Michael Shirey

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield

US-led coalition urges United Nations Security Council to protect LGBTQ people in war and peace

By Heather Cassell

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Schneps Podcasts

Uplifting New York Communities with Jeanique Druses, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Haider (Ali Junejo) and Biba (Alina Khan) in "Joyland," opening April 7 at Film Forum.

Cinema

Q&A: Saim Sadiq and Alina Khan open up about Pakistani film ‘Joyland’

By Gary M. Kramer

The queer Hell's kitchen nightclub known as The Q has apparently closed down.

The Q, troubled Hell’s Kitchen queer nightclub, apparently shutters

By Heather Cassell

Out Brooklyn Councilmember Crystal Hudson is co-chair of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus alongside Tiffany Cabán.

Politics

Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus rips New York Post over coverage of Nashville shooter’s gender identity

By Matt Tracy

Activist Jason Rosenberg holds up a sign outlining ACT UP's core demand to Simon & Schuster.

Books

ACT UP, GLAAD target Simon & Schuster HQ over ‘AIDS denialism’ book

By Matt Tracy

Families leave a reunification site in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 27, 2023 after several children were killed in a shooting at Covenant School in Nashville.

Crime

Gays Against Guns condemns Nashville school shooting

By Matt Tracy

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AMNY

Op-Ed | Supercharging safety for e-bikes

Elisa Crespo, seen here at the 2021 Gay City News Impact Awards, is again advocating for the community during budget season in New York State.

New Pride Agenda looks to highlight priorities during April 1 rally

By Matt Tracy

More from Around NYC

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Parks begins ‘much needed’ $7M facelift at Dyker Beach Park

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Did You Know | Fidel Castro visited the Bronx in the ’90s

Soleil Sabalja doing a dumpster dive.

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure

Gun Injuries Pandemic

Gun injuries spiked across the US during pandemic, CDC study shows