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Community members march along the boardwalk at Brighton Beach Pride.

From the Editor

Even in darkness, find room for queer joy at Pride

By Matt Tracy

New York Civil Liberties Union attorneys representing trans youth stand outside Manhattan's federal courthouse.

AMNY

Judge blocks Trump admin subpoena seeking transgender youth medical records over fears feds aim to ‘round up’ queer people

Brian Romero, seen here at a rally for trans youth on Jan. 10, is running for office in the 34th Assembly District.

Politics

NYC’s LGBTQ candidates show strength in state primary races

By Matt Tracy

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AMNY

Staging Pride helps queer youth express themselves through theater

Albatross is one of three gay bars in Astoria owned by Nathan Finnegan and Dave Booher participating in Saturday's "Big Queer Scavenger Hunt."

QNS

Astoria gay bars to host ‘Big Queer Scavenger Hunt’ celebrating local small businesses

Art Smith of Gay Barchives stands against the backdrop of Avi Ram's mural.

Facebook group Gay Barchives captures glory days, forges connections

By David Kennerley

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Bronx Times

‘Be yourself. Live in your truth’ Solera, the only gay nightclub in the Bronx, officially opens

Congressmember Sarah McBride.

Cinema

‘State of Firsts’ Q&A: Filmmaker Chase Joynt recalls capturing Sarah McBride’s historic rise to Congress

By Gary M. Kramer

“Camp," directed by Avalon Fast, opens June 26 at the IFC Center.

Cinema

Avalon Fast’s ‘Camp’ delivers on supernatural storylines, but struggles to convey queer joy and empowerment

By Gary M. Kramer

This year marked the 29th annual edition of Folsom Street East, which originally started as “The Leather County Fair."

Arts

New frontiers at Folsom Street East and beyond

By Michael Shirey

Thank You for Coming Out

Kayla Simone Fowler, Thank You For Coming Out

By Bobby Hankinson

Former New York City Council Speaker and New York State Democratic Committee Executive Committee Chair Christine Quinn, Congressman Ritchie Torres, Assemblymember Deborah Glick, and Stonewall Democrats President John Wahlmeier.

AMNY

Dems blast Blakeman associations with anti-LGBTQ+ legislators

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Bronx Times

‘The largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in the Bronx’ Bronx Pride celebrates 28 years of acceptance

Billy Porter and Les Cagelles in "La Cage Aux Folles."

Theater

“La Cage” returns at City Center, offering a new look at a now-classic musical

By Christopher Byrne

The 2025 Drag March banner leads the way.

Pride

Pride weekend in NYC: Drag March, Harlem Pride, and Dyke March

By Matt Tracy

If “Leviticus” becomes a hit, one hopes that it might create space for further queer voices in horror.

Cinema

‘Leviticus’: Gay teenagers battle a monster created by homophobia

By Steve Erickson

More from Around NYC

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‘Mixed Emotions’ exhibition at GrowHouse examines pandemic-era grief and growth

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Savor the Bronx kicks off week of dining deals at 40 local restaurants

A valiant praise dance group goes through their paces during the 2026 One Guyana Gospel Experience on July 6. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Commerce, and the Government in celebration of the nation's Diamond Jubilee.

Thousands unite for hope and healing at One Guyana Gospel experience at National Stadium

Ritz-Carlton NoMad launched Dahlia’s Garden and Terrace.

Dahlia’s Garden and Terrace opens at the Ritz-Carlton NoMad