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Heather Cassell

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and then-Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell at a 2023 press conference about deadly robberies targeting gay men.
Crime

Latest drugging suspect arraigned for Ramirez and Umberger murders

By Heather Cassell
Lesbian Avengers at the Alice Austen Action demonstrating for the museum to recognize early 20th century photographer Alice Austin’s 30-year relationship Gertrude Tate in front of the Alice Austin House on Staten Island in 1994.
History

The legacy of the ‘feisty’ and ‘fire eating’ Lesbian Avengers

By Heather Cassell
The intersex awareness legislation was led in the upper chamber by out gay State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
Education

Hoylman-Sigal calls on state inspector general to investigate Yeshiva University

By Heather Cassell
John Umberger, 33, was found dead in May of 2022 after leaving The Q, a gay nightclub.
Crime

Indictments, but no arrests yet, in gay nightlife deaths

By Heather Cassell
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield
International

US-led coalition urges United Nations Security Council to protect LGBTQ people in war and peace

By Heather Cassell
The now-shuttered Hell's kitchen nightclub known as The Q.
Nightlife

The Q, troubled Hell’s Kitchen queer nightclub, apparently shutters

By Heather Cassell
Patrons discuss Craig Anthony Miller’s (aka CAM) artwork on the wall from their bar stool at Superfine’s sunken bar in September 2022.
Food

Brooklyn’s queer-owned Superfine restaurant blends art, food, and music

By Heather Cassell
Marriage equality is rising to the fore in India's Supreme Court.
International

India’s Supreme Court hears marriage equality case, sends to five-judge bench

By Heather Cassell
Yeshiva University's latest move in its fight against the YU Pride Alliance has drawn a response from multiple state lamwakers.
Legal

Pols blast Yeshiva University for demanding personal information from LGBTQ club members

By Heather Cassell
HRC president Kelley Robinson.
National

HRC’s Robinson marks 100 days with ‘unrelenting commitment’ to fight

By Heather Cassell
Out gay Congressmember Mark Pocan of Wisconsin is pushing for a new national museum for the LGBTQ community in Washington, DC.
Politics

GOP-led House committee passes federal ban on trans student-athletes

By Heather Cassell
Brooklyn Councilmember Brad Lander is urging Yeshiva University to recognize the YU Pride Alliance, a student group on campus.
Education

City comptroller calls on Yeshiva University to recognize queer student group

By Heather Cassell
A picture of John Umberger.
Crime

Medical examiner declares two gay men died by drug-facilitated homicides

By Heather Cassell
A photo of the late Achebe Betty Powell.
Remembrance

Former Task Force board co-chair Achebe Betty Powell dies at 82

By Heather Cassell
Advocates demonstrate on a sunny day in DC.
International

Immigration advocates urge Biden to reconsider asylum policy

By Heather Cassell
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Advocacy

Protest and resolve mark Creating Change 35 in San Francisco

By Heather Cassell
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Jobs in New York

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LGBTQ+ events in NYC

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WOW Café Theater and LOM Theater present
Today, 2 pm

Short Plays Where the Queers Win (mostly)
wow cafe theater

Trek Long Island is a 3 day science fict
Today, 7 pm

Star Ship Fabulous Dance Party and To Proudly Go Drag Performance
Hyatt Regency Long Island

LGBTQ+ parents looking to socialize with
Tomorrow, 9 am

LGBTQ+ Family Pride Craft Workshop
Rockland Pride Center

10AM Eucharist service at St. Philip
Tomorrow, 10 am

Harlem Pride Church Service
204 West 134th Street

Kick off Pride Month with a soul-stirrin
June 8, 2 pm

Kick Off Pride With All of Us Concert at Marble Church
Marble Collegiate Church

Celebrate Pride Sunday, June 29, at Marb
June 29, 10 am

Celebrate Pride Sunday at Marble Church
Marble Collegiate Church

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Arts

  • Crisco dancers in 1979, as depicted in the book "Queer Happened Here." A new wave of books celebrating queer spaces
  • "Heightened Scrutiny" chronicles trans advocate and activist Chase Strangio arguing Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti about banning gender-affirming care for youth in Tennessee. NewFest Pride features ‘Plainclothes,’ ‘Heightened Scrutiny,’ ‘Sally,’ and more
  • A7300049T4T celebrates three years of transgender comedy, creating safe spaces at the Bell House
  • Oghenero Gbaje (left) and Essence Lotus in "Bowl EP." ‘Bowl EP’ is a masterpiece of queer theater — and a bold, imaginative experience
  • Max Talisman and actor Joey Pollari in "Things Like This." Q&A with ‘Things Like This’ director Max Talisman and actor Joey Pollari

Crime

  • Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024. Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili
  • Robert DeMaio, Jacob Barroso, and Jayqwan Hamilton at their sentencing on May 21. Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme
  • Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald TrumpMan sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg
  • Sam Nordquist was 24 years old. Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him
  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

Perspectives

  • A picture depicting the late Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV prior to his election is displayed as Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfan Cordova speaks during a press conference, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, in Chiclayo, Peru, May 9, 2025. Thoughts on popes, old and new — and their surprises on LGBTQ issues
  • Carmen Hernandez. Patients and employers pay more as healthcare conglomerates profit from federal program meant to serve vulnerable communities
  • A view of the front steps of New York City Hall. Four cheers and five jeers to the City Council’s vote on trans protections
  • The entrance of Mount Morris Baths. What it was like to work at Harlem’s Mount Morris Baths, an uptown refuge
  • Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center. Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

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