Amber Sexton, Author at Gay City News

People gather next to an advertisement board at the Apple store in Beijing's Sanlitun area during the start of sales of the new iPhone 17 series smartphones in Beijing, China September 19, 2025.

Apple removes gay dating apps from Chinese app store

By Amber Sexton

On stage during the after-school program known as Staging Pride.

Theater

National Queer Theater hosts after-school LGBTQ theater program

By Amber Sexton

A new report warns that 41% of LGBTQ characters will not return to television next year.

Report warns of looming decrease in LGBTQ characters on TV

By Amber Sexton

Daniel Mata reacts at the finish line after completing the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 2, 2025.

Sports

‘Running is for everyone’: NYC Marathon’s non-binary champion relishes inclusive atmosphere

By Amber Sexton

2nd Annual Harvey Milk Scholarship Award Winner, Lianne De La Cruz

SUNY announces winner of annual Harvey Milk Scholarship

By Amber Sexton

Before he became involved with the archives at the LGBT Center, Rich Wandel served as the second president of the Gay Activists Alliance.

History

Rich Wandel’s fight to preserve LGBTQ history

By Amber Sexton

Posing for a picture at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade.

Annual Village Halloween Parade returning for 52nd year

By Amber Sexton

A Lesbian and Transgender Flag Hangs Above a Portrait of Marsha P. Johnson.

Gladys Wine & Books: A new space for Black queer femmes in Brooklyn

By Amber Sexton

Oct 13, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; A general overview of the Northwest Stadium before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders.

Sports

NFL donates to the Trevor Project for National Coming Out Day

By Amber Sexton

The corner of New Lots Ave. and Vermont St. in Brooklyn is where an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack took place on Oct. 5.

Crime

Woman hit with a chair in alleged anti-LGBTQ attack in Brooklyn

By Amber Sexton

Antoine Craigwell delivers opening remarks at the In My Mind Conference.

Health

At The Center, ‘In My Mind’ Conference spotlights mental health and LGBTQIA+ veterans of color

By Amber Sexton

People sit near the bar at Ginger's during a National Coming Out Day mixer on Oct. 9.

Legal

Legal groups co-host National Coming Out Day mixer at Ginger’s

By Amber Sexton

Posing for a picture at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade.

Events

Guide to queer Halloween events in NYC this October

By Amber Sexton

The Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival returns to New York City for a fourth year Oct. 20-26.

Theater

Theatre festival to shine spotlight on trans, non-binary, and two-spirit artists

By Amber Sexton

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Police crime scene tape.

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