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Peppermint leads a group selfie at Ali Forney Center's annual spring gala on May 7.

Youth

Ali Forney Center’s spring gala raises more than $3 million for at-risk and homeless LGBTQ youth

By Amy Schatz

New Pride Agenda executive director Kei Williams delivers remars in the State Capitol on May 6, 2026.

Politics

Advocates call on New York State to protect gender-affirming care, establish 24-hour LGBTQ crisis hotline

By Matt Tracy

Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023.

Guest Perspective

Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next

By Martha Shelley

Panelists engage during New York Transgender Advocacy Group's annual health and wellness summit.

Health

New York Transgender Advocacy Group hosts health and wellness summit

By Gay City News

married couple kisses after reunion following ICE detention

AMNY

Home free at last: Married couple celebrates reunion at Manhattan church after husband’s 150 days in ICE detention

Peppermint serves as emcee at a rally at the Supreme Court in 2024.

Pride

NYC Pride rolls out full list of grand marshals for 2026

By Matt Tracy

Josh Schneps and Vicki Schneps, owners of Schneps Media

AMNY

Schneps Media dominates New York state with record-setting win at New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest

"Dancing On the Wall" is MUNA's first release since their self-titled 2022 album.

Music

May LGBTQ music: Isaiah Rashad’s ‘It’s Been Awful’ and MUNA’s ‘Dancing On the Wall’

By Steve Erickson

PrEP4ALL has sued several federal agencies seeking copies of an agreement they entered into with Gilead in early 2025.

Health

PrEP4All sues federal government over 2025 HIV prevention research agreement

By Duncan Osborne

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.

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

More from Around NYC

educators protections ICE

‘It’s all hands on deck’: Educators seek stronger safeguards for immigrant students amid ICE fears

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NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal provides free sneakers for middle school students at M.S. 180

A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 branding inside MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Can Caribbean Americans cash in on the World Cup?

Screenshot

NYC Public Schools roll out class size plan to meet state mandates. Here’s what it means for students and parents.