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Advocates huddle in front of City Hall to rally for increased funding for trans initiatives in the city budget.
Advocacy

Advocates demand more funding for trans initiatives in NYC budget

By Donna Aceto
The Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC endorsed former City Comptroller Brad Lander in his campaign for Congress.
Politics

Stonewall Democrats announce congressional and statewide endorsements after marathon meeting

By Matt Tracy
AmberGray (Riff Raff), Juliette Lewis(Magenta), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Columbia), and AndrewDurand (Brad) in "Rocky Horror."
Theater

Roundabout’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ revival is the ultimate time warp

By Christopher Byrne
Callen-Lorde staff members.
Guest Perspective

Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care

By Patrick McGovern
City Council Speaker Julie Menin joins Carl Wilson at his election night party at VERS bar in Hell’s Kitchen after he declared victory in the District 3 special election.
Elections

Carl Wilson declares victory in race to succeed Erik Bottcher in Council District 3

By Matt Tracy
Paisley Fields dressing for the job they want
AMNY

‘Because I am country’: Paisley Fields challenges country music norms with raw songs and a deeply personal journey

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Cinema

Q&A: ‘Blue Film’ director and cast discuss desire, power, and intimacy

By Gary M. Kramer
Antoine Craigwell delivers opening remarks at the In My Mind Conference.
Health

In My Mind Conference to host online forum on intersection of mental health and climate change

By Matt Tracy
“Our Land," directed by Lucrecia Martel, opens May 1 at Film Forum.
Cinema

‘Our Land’ investigates the injustices of Argentina’s history

By Steve Erickson
Gov. Kathy Hochul, seen here at the Stonewall National Monument in February, is facing calls to expand an HIV/AIDS housing assistance program in the state.
Health

Dozens of groups call on Hochul to expand HIV/AIDS housing assistance beyond NYC

By Matt Tracy
David Tag (as Jake), left, with Benji (as Lloyd Eyre-Morgan) in "Departures."
Cinema

Q&A: Director Lloyd Eyre-Morgan on love, trauma, and intimacy in ‘Departures’

By Gary M. Kramer
Amida Care's "Every Day is Trans Day of Visibility" campaign.
Advocacy

Campaign looks to celebrate trans visibility throughout the year

By Matt Tracy
The stage at the Publishing Triangle’s 38th annual awards ceremony at the New School.
Books

‘Every book is an act of resistance’: Publishing Triangle’s annual awards ceremony honors LGBTQ books and authors

By Kathleen Warnock
Ryan Grippi, Steven Love Menendez, Devlyn Camp, Randy Wicker, and Julius' Bar owner Helen Buford reenact the "sip-in" at Julius' Bar on April 21.
History

Julius’ Bar, Randy Wicker reenact 1966 ‘sip-in’ against anti-gay liquor law

By Dashiell Allen
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.”
Cinema

Fourth annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight dozens of BIPOC queer films

By Matt Tracy
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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Council Member Chi Ossé arrested, thrown to ground by NYPD, during deed theft eviction protest

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Arts

  • Walker Stovall, Star Amerasu, Mickey Gooch in "Silverback Mountain." ‘Silverback Mountain’: Chaos and kooks in the jungle
  • Qween Jean poses with the Best Costume Design of a Musical award for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" during the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June 7, 2026. Qween Jean wins Tony Award for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball,’ making trans history
  • “She’s the He," directed by Siobhan McCarthy, opens June 5 at the IFC Center. Trans writer/‌director Siobhan McCarthy opens up about debut film ‘She’s the He’
  • Nadia Melliti in "The Little Sister." Q&A: Actress Nadia Melliti on her role in coming-of-age film ‘The Little Sister’
  • Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon in “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” ‘Heated Rivalry’ musical parody: Slap shots and slapstick

Crime

  • Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez holds a press conference on August 10, 2023 to announce an indictment in the stabbing death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man who was killed at a Brooklyn gas station. Man convicted of manslaughter in death of O’Shae Sibley
  • sketch of bigot behind lower east side hate crimeCops hunt Lower East Side bigot who beat boy with belt after anti-LGBTQ+ hate tirade
  • A picture shows the late O'Shae Sibley during a demonstration in Brooklyn after he was killed there in an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack. Man charged with killing gay dancer O’Shae Sibley claims self-defense
  • 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

Perspectives

  • Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023. Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next
  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • 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

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