Amy Schatz, Author at Gay City News

Sirens Women’s+ Motorcycle Club of NYC commemorates Lesbian Visibility Week at the LGBT Center.

Lesbian Visibility Week kicks into high gear with motorcycle ride-in and brunch panel at The Center

By Amy Schatz

'Heated Rivalry' co-creator Jacob Tierney (left) and Dr. Jill Biden (right) during The Center's April 16 dinner.

Dr. Jill Biden surprises guests at annual Center dinner honoring ‘Heated Rivalry’ co-creators

By Amy Schatz

Transgender Day of Visibility was recognized at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah's Shabbat Services on March 27.

Religion

CBST spotlights Transgender Day of Visibility, chosen family at Shabbat services

By Amy Schatz

Lorelei Crean speaks at a rally near Stonewall after NYU Langone shut down a gender-affirming care program for trans youth.

Health

Stonewall protest blasts NYU Langone’s decision to discontinue trans youth health program

By Amy Schatz

Don Lemon speaks onstage during the Human Rights Campaign 2026 Greater New York Dinner at Marriott Marquis Times Square on February 07, 2026 in New York City.

Advocacy

Don Lemon makes surprise appearance as Human Rights Campaign honors advocates and allies in NYC

By Amy Schatz

Macri Park, a gay bar in Brooklyn, closed abruptly last month.

Williamsburg gay bar Macri Park closes abruptly, sparking questions and concerns for staff

By Amy Schatz

Construction is nearly finished at the American LGBTQ+ Museum, which is slated to open in 2027.

National

Construction nearly complete at American LGBTQ+ Museum ahead of anticipated 2027 opening

By Amy Schatz

Laverne Cox delivers remarks at the LGBT Center's 2025 Women's Event in Manhattan.

Features

Coming home: Laverne Cox hosts The Center’s annual Women’s Event

By Amy Schatz

First row, second from right: Here Queer Sober co-founder and roundup chair Logan Slaughter.

Here Queer Sober Roundup concludes National Recovery Month

By Amy Schatz

The 2025 Queer Liberation March banner leads the way.

Pride

Resist! Reclaim! Rejoice! Queer Liberation March takes back Eighth Avenue

By Amy Schatz

Marchers move to the beat of the drum at the 2023 NYC Dyke March.

Activism

NYC Dyke March’s anti-Zionist stance sees mixed reactions from Jewish communities

By Amy Schatz

Marti Gould Cummings is serving as a grand marshal four years after running for City Council.

Pride

Grand marshal Marti Gould Cummings brings drag and politics to NYC Pride

By Amy Schatz

Four local high school students received scholarships as part of this year's Live Out Loud homecoming gala.

Youth

Live Out Loud’s homecoming gala honors queer youth, community builders

By Amy Schatz

The lead banner of the 2025 Brighton Beach Pride March in Brooklyn.

Pride

‘No Hate, No Fear’: Qaravan hosts ninth annual Brighton Beach Pride

By Amy Schatz

Music artist Kesha delivers remarks at The LGBT Community Center's dinner on April 10.

‘Love ourselves and one another’: Kesha, trans Navy commander, and queer honorees highlight LGBT Center dinner

By Amy Schatz

The lineup of speakers at Troy Masters' memorial on March 30.

Queer media pioneer Troy Masters celebrated for transformative impact on community publishing

By Amy Schatz

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