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Past stories

The courthouse for the New York Appellate Division, 2nd Department, in Brooklyn.
Legal

New York court decides marriage law applies retroactively in lesbian divorce case

By Arthur S. Leonard
Village Apothecary receives a City Council citation from Councilmember Erik Bottcher of Manhattan.
Health

Village Apothecary, independent pharmacy specializing in HIV, turns 40

By Heather Cassell
“Frybread Face and Me,” directed by Billy Luther, opens Nov. 24 at select theaters and streams on Netflix.
Cinema

A queer boy finds his culture in ‘Frybread Face and Me’

By Steve Erickson
Sports

Transgender women barred from playing in international women’s cricket

By Associated Press
Wade McCollum in "Make Me Gorgeous."
Theater

‘Make Me Gorgeous’ is one of the best plays of the season

By Christopher Byrne
High school students hold a memorial and vigil in Washington Square Park for trans people who have died in the past year.
Remembrance

Emotional vigils highlight Transgender Day of Remembrance in New York City

By Dashiell Allen & Matt Tracy
President Joe Biden described the murders of transgender individuals as "unacceptable" in a statement marking Transgender Day of Remembrance.
National

Biden marks Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Matt Tracy
Last year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan.
New York City

Petition blasts Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade over non-binary participants, ‘LGBTQ agenda’

By Matt Tracy
“Maestro," directed by Bradley Cooper, opens Nov. 22 at the Paris, Angelika Film Center and iPic Fulton Market; streams Dec. 24.
Cinema

‘Maestro’: Leonard Bernstein biopic struggles to keep the symphony going

By Steve Erickson
Assemblymember Daniel O'Donnell during his campaign for public advocate in early 2019.
Politics

Daniel O’Donnell announces he will not seek re-election

By Matt Tracy
SAG-AFTRA actor Isa Goldberg
Dan’s Papers

Isa Goldberg’s Second Act: Sag Harbor Writer to Harlem Actor

Maddox Guerilla works with organizations serving LGBTQ youth around the country and the world.
Youth

Youth advocates pave the way for the next generation of LGBTQ leaders

By Matt Tracy
International

Mexico’s LGBTQ community mourns death of first non-binary magistrate

By Dashiell Allen
Judge Seth Marnin listens to speakers before getting sworn in.
Legal

Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission announces new co-chair, two new members

By Dashiell Allen
Legal

Supreme Court denies Florida’s request to enforce anti-drag law during appeal

By Matt Tracy
LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Cabán of Queens and Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn leads the City Council's banner.
Seniors

City Council votes to establish commission on LGBTQ older adults

By Dashiell Allen

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Arts

  • David Tag (as Jake), left, with Benji (as Lloyd Eyre-Morgan) in "Departures." Q&A: Director Lloyd Eyre-Morgan on love, trauma, and intimacy in ‘Departures’
  • The stage at the Publishing Triangle’s 38th annual awards ceremony at the New School. ‘Every book is an act of resistance’: Publishing Triangle’s annual awards ceremony honors LGBTQ books and authors
  • The "Sakia, Sakia, Sakia, Sakia" mural along the McCarter Highway painted by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh in memory of Sakia Gunn in 2016 as a part of the Newark Downtown District’s Gateways to Newark initiative, “Portraits.” Fourth annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight dozens of BIPOC queer films
  • lthough “Tropical Park” was shot without a written script, it hits certain beats in a structured manner. Museum of the Moving Image’s ‘First Look’ series features LGBTQ filmmakers, themes
  • Nicolas Moncayo as Amory Legato. From Texas to New York: Nicolas Moncayo brings Southern charm as Amory Legato in ‘Memoirs of a Drag Queen’

Crime

  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police

Perspectives

  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.
Bronx Times

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces free Bronx fan zone for World Cup

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff participate in a photo line with Troy Blackwell during a IGA Reception Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the Vice President’s Residence in Washington, D.C.
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