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Brittney Griner is joining the Atlanta Dream after more than a decade with the Phoenix Mercury.

Sports

Brittney Griner to sign with Atlanta Dream

By Matt Tracy

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the White House, in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2025.

Health

Trump signs executive order targeting youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One before arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., January 27, 2025.

Military

Trump bans trans troops yet again, prompting lawsuits and outrage

By Matt Tracy

Robin Lord Taylor as Tennessee Williams and Brandon Flynn as Marlon Brando.

Theater

‘Kowalski’ eyes epic showdown between Brando and Tennessee

By David Kennerley

“Extremely Unique Dynamic,” directed by Harrison Xu, Ivan Leung, and Katherine Dudas, is available on VOD Jan. 29.

Gay man and his best friend set out to make a movie together in ‘Extremely Unique Dynamic’

By Steve Erickson

A picture of John Umberger.

Crime

Trial begins in string of deadly nightlife attacks targeting gay men

By Heather Cassell

transgender bathroom

AMNY

Op-ed | New York will defend transgender and non-binary bathroom rights – unlike Congress

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2025.

Politics

State Department, Bureau of Prisons begin carrying out Trump’s transphobic agenda

By Matt Tracy

Karla Sofía Gascón attends the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, in Palm Springs, California, U.S., January 3, 2025.

Cinema

Karla Sofía Gascón becomes first out trans actress nominated for Academy Award

By Matt Tracy

Jaia Cruz, accused of fatally stabbing a postal worker in Harlem earlier this month, pleaded not guilty during a chaotic Thursday court hearing that saw some audience members ejected as emotions ran high.

AMNY

Harlem deli stabbing: Self-defense claim shocks court as transgender woman indicted for postal worker’s murder

(From left to right) Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth, Phil Birsh, Debra Monk, Tom Viola, Lillias White, Norm Lewis, Joe Benincasa, Christopher Sieber, and Jonathan Groff.

Theater

Tom Viola celebrated for 36 years at the helm of Broadway Cares

By Andy Humm

Christophe Honoré.

Cinema

Q&A: Director Christophe Honoré on ‘Ma Mère’ and ‘Marcello Mio’

By Gary M. Kramer

The sunset along the East River on Jan. 2, 2025.

Events

What to Do in Queer NYC January 23-26

By Michael Shirey

Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.

From the Editor

Now, more than ever, double down and stand up for our community

By Matt Tracy

“Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story," directed by Bruce David Klein, opens at IFC Center Jan. 24.

Cinema

A gay icon seizes the spotlight in ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’

By Steve Erickson

The New York Supreme Court sided with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's law banning transgender women from competing in women's sports, which he signed into law in July.

LI Press

Nassau judge upholds Blakeman’s ban on trans women in sports

More from Around NYC

anora actress and director during oscars win

Brooklyn takes the spotlight as Brighton Beach-based film ‘Anora’ sweeps the Academy Awards

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Bronx VA worker fired under Trump staffing cuts to attend President’s address

Former Suriname president Desi Bouterse speaks during a news conference after the Court Martial of Suriname confirmed a 20-year jail sentence for his involvement in the murder of 15 people while he ruled in 1982 during his military government, in Paramaribo, Suriname, Aug. 31, 2021.

Forty-five years since Surinamese coup

Brooklyn gang shooting takedown

NYC crime: February sees sharp drop in felonies, and a historic decrease in shootings during first two months of 2025