Amber Sexton, Author at Gay City News

Members of Gays Against Guns (GAG) publicly launch the group's 10th Anniversary year at the Stonewall National Monument on Jan. 22.

Activism

Gays Against Guns marks 10th anniversary year

By Amber Sexton

An Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer walks past portraits of US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at US immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, US, December 9, 2025.

Legal

LGBTQ immigrants face more asylum rejections, though some still win cases

By Amber Sexton

Rev. Jacqueline J. Lewis, Matthew Marrero, and Rev. Amanda Ashcraft sing a hymn together at a press conference on Dec. 9.

Legal

Gay man detained by ICE, prompting husband and advocates to speak out

By Amber Sexton

The Christmas tree is lit during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025.

Events

Guide to queer holiday events in NYC

By Amber Sexton

State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald.

Health

New York State Health Department’s ‘Unfiltered’ docuseries aims to fight HIV stigma, racial disparities

By Amber Sexton

Polish President Karol Nawrocki, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Senate Marshal Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska, Sejm Marshal Szymon Holownia and Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski attend a ceremonial changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Independence Day celebrations in Warsaw, Poland, November 11, 2025.

EU Court says same-sex marriage must be recognized amid Polish resistance

By Amber Sexton

Attendees and Grantees Gather for a Photo

Nightlife grants awarded to several non-profits serving LGBTQ New Yorkers

By Amber Sexton

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Crime

Report details allegations of police harassment against LGBTQ New Yorkers

By Amber Sexton

Grace Detrevarah, Ali Kamerman, and Lynn Morrison at the Osborne Association's Transgender Day of Remembrance event.

Emphasizing ‘resistance,’ Osborne Association marks Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Amber Sexton

High school students prepare a memorial display in Washington Square Park on Nov. 20 for Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Events

10 Transgender Day of Remembrance events in NYC

By Amber Sexton

Kate Barnhart delivers remarks at her birthday fundraiser on Nov. 11.

Youth

New Alternatives’ Kate Barnhart hosts birthday fundraiser in support of homeless LGBTQ youth

By Amber Sexton

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

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From left, Loycent Gordon, recipient of the Claire Shulman “Spirit of Community” Award, is honored alongside Richard S. David, Patricia Ornst and Ben Guttmann, recognized as “Chefs of the Year,” during Queens Centers for Progress’ annual Evening of Fine Food.

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