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Andy Humm

"Forgetting The Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing" is at Cinema Village at 22 E. 12th St. from Dec. 6-12.
Cinema

Review: ‘Forgetting the Many’ remembers Alan Turing and the British persecution of gay men

By Andy Humm
Phil Donahue speaks at GMHC's Toast at Twilight at the Asia Society.
Remembrance

TV talk show giant Phil Donahue, peerless ally to LGBTQ community, dies at 88

By Andy Humm
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah.
Religion

Sharon Kleinbaum gets stellar send-off after 32 years as rabbi at CBST

By Andy Humm
Micky Murray, the new out gay lord mayor of Belfast, stands near the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, which is opening later this month.
International

Out gay lord mayor of Belfast visits Stonewall Inn

By Andy Humm
Malachy McCourt flashes a smile during the 2022 St. Pat's for All parade.
Remembrance

Malachy McCourt, staunch, passionate, and colorful LGBTQ ally, dies at 92

By Andy Humm
"The Witches" at the National Theatre's Olivier.
Theater

Female trouble at London’s National Theatre

By Andy Humm
Ken Sherrill with his cat, Bella. Ken died at the age of 81.
Remembrance

Ken Sherrill, gay trailblazer in politics and poli sci, dies at 81

By Andy Humm
The late Dr. Jeanne Hoff died at the age of 85.
Remembrance

Jeanne Hoff, first trans psychiatrist to serve trans people, dies at 85

By Andy Humm
Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in "Brokeback Mountain" at Sohoplace.
Theater

LGBTQ issues take center stage in London

By Andy Humm
“A District Defined: Streets, Sex, and Survival” is on display through July 9.
Galleries

Meatpacking District’s ‘Streets, Sex, and Survival’ recalls LGBTQ nightlife of ’80s and ’90s

By Andy Humm
Members of ACT UP together at Larry Kramer's memorial on June 26.
Remembrance

Larry Kramer remembered for his love at moving memorial service

By Andy Humm
The unveiling of Edie Windsor and Thea Speyer Way at Fifth Avenue and Washington Square North.
New York City

Street corner named after Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer

By Andy Humm
From left: Erik Bottcher, Corey Johnson, Christine Quinn, and Tom Duane — all of whom have represented District 3 in the City Council.
Politics

Councilmembers from New York’s ‘gay district’ bare all at The Center

By Andy Humm
Marti Cummings, Assemblymember Tony Simone, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Jackie Cox.
Politics

Assemblymember Tony Simone inaugurated in style in Chelsea

By Andy Humm
Charles Silverstein smiles for a picture.
Remembrance

Dr. Charles Silverstein, pioneering gay therapist and activist, dies at 87

By Andy Humm
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Politics

Mary Trump headlines Jim Owles dinner

By Andy Humm
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The Arkell Museum presents a solo exhibi
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Artist Fernando Carpaneda Inaugurates Solo Exhibition at the Arkell Museum
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Lesbian Visibility Week (April 20-26, 20
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Lesbian Visibility Week 2026
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I’M FINE! is a high-energy dance musical
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I’M FINE
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YOU & ME is set in a small-town New
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Tapestries (World Premiere Commissioned by Baryshnikov Arts)
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The Green Room 42 presents Charlie Sings
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CHARLIE SINGS JUDY Celebrates Judy Garland’s Carnegie Hall Concert
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Arts

  • 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.” Fourth annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight dozens of BIPOC queer films
  • lthough “Tropical Park” was shot without a written script, it hits certain beats in a structured manner. Museum of the Moving Image’s ‘First Look’ series features LGBTQ filmmakers, themes
  • Nicolas Mancoya as Amory Legato. From Texas to New York: Nicolas Moncoya brings Southern charm as Amory Legato in ‘Memoirs of a Drag Queen’
  • “Erupcja," directed by Pete Ohs, opens April 17 at the Angelika Film Center. ‘Erupcja’: Charli XCX, Lena Góra ignite a volcanic love triangle in Warsaw
  • L to R: Jon Bernthal (“Sonny”), Danny Johnson (“Mr. Eddy”), and Jessica Hecht (“Colleen”) in "Dog Day Afternoon." ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: A botched caper, a bold queer love story

Crime

  • 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
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police

Perspectives

  • 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
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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