Donna Aceto, Author at Gay City News

Qween Jean holds her Tony award while surrounded by attendees at the "Broadway is Trans" fundraiser.

Theater

‘Broadway is Trans’ fundraiser draws theater stars

By Donna Aceto

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers remarks during his Pride event on June 9.

Pride

New York’s LGBTQ community joins Mayor Mamdani’s Pride celebration

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto

Luke Evans is all smiles at the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative's Pride kickoff event.

Pride

Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative brings out the stars to begin Pride Month

By Donna Aceto

Grand Marshal Rosie Perez at the opening ceremony to kick off AIDS Walk New York.

Health

GMHC raises $1.7 million at AIDS Walk New York 2026

By Donna Aceto

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

Marti Cummings and Qween Amor hold signs at an emergency rally following the Supreme Court's 8-1 decision against Colorado's conversion therapy for minors.

Activism

PHOTOS: At Stonewall, community members blast Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy

By Donna Aceto

Arkanoii Dante Guzman with their work, entitled, “Dissection of my Reflections."

The Center hosts Transgender Day of Visibility art exhibition

By Donna Aceto

Ashley Ryan organized The Doll Walk.

Activism

Marchers gather for The Doll Walk to mark Transgender Day of Visibility

By Donna Aceto

Stonewall president Gabriel Lewenstein (left) with Mateo Guerrero and Kenny Agosto.

Politics

LGBTQ leaders, candidates join Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC’s 40th anniversary party

By Donna Aceto

Longtime activist Ann Northrop speaks during the first meeting of Chelsea Neighbors United.

Activism

New Chelsea community group aims to resist ICE and federal threats

By Donna Aceto

Awardee Krishna Omkar.

Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative hosts annual Brick Awards at Sony Hall

By Donna Aceto

An afternoon march on World AIDS Day featured a die-in in front of the Stonewall Inn.

Health

New York City commemorates World AIDS Day

By Donna Aceto

A memorial on display at the LGBT Community Center on Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Transgender Day of Remembrance observed in NYC

By Donna Aceto

Lea Delaria kicked off her monthly residency at the Stonewall Inn this month.

Comedy

Comedian Lea DeLaria begins monthly residency at Stonewall Inn

By Donna Aceto

Callen-Lorde CEO Patrick McGovern with Leyna Bloom and Thaddeus Laday at Callen-Lorde's gala on Nov. 7.

Health

Callen-Lorde honors Demetre Daskalakis, Leyna Bloom, and Alexis Michelle

By Donna Aceto

The 52nd annual Village Halloween Parade.

Arts

PHOTOS: 2025 Village Halloween Parade

By Donna Aceto

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