Matt Tracy, Author at Gay City News

The sunlight falls on the U.S. Capitol as the sun sets in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 13, 2026.

Health

NYC non-profits call on Congress to fund LGBTQ healthcare initiatives

By Matt Tracy

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (left), who is running against Gov. Kathy Hochul (right), attacked the governor over the state's LGBTQ Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights.

Politics

‘Complete nonsense’: Hochul fires back after Blakeman defends anti-LGBTQ Catholic nursing home

By Matt Tracy

Taylor Brown, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.

Mamdani administration reaffirms that trans athletes ‘can play the sports they love’ in NYC

By Matt Tracy

The NYC Pride March proceeds along Fifth Avenue on June 28, 2026.

Pride

NYC Pride takes over the city with energy on Stonewall’s 57th anniversary

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers remarks alongside Taylor Brown, the director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, on March 13, 2026.

Health

Mamdani administration rolls out gender-affirming care fund, phone support line, and trans health research effort

By Matt Tracy

Rainbow balloons float in the air ahead of the NYC Pride March on the morning of June 29.

Pride

Guide to Pride Sunday: NYC Pride, Queer Liberation March, PrideFest, and more

By Matt Tracy

Draizin was presented with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at LaGuardia Community College's commencement ceremony on June 18.

CUNY honors ‘influential advocate’ Mitch Draizin for advancing opportunities for LGBTQ students

By Matt Tracy

City Councilmember Justin Sanchez, the co-chair of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus, delivers remarks at City Hall on June 25, 2026.

Activism

Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus calls on city to expand Trans Equity Fund, support queer immigrants

By Matt Tracy

Community members march along the boardwalk at Brighton Beach Pride.

From the Editor

Even in darkness, find room for queer joy at Pride

By Matt Tracy

Brian Romero, seen here at a rally for trans youth on Jan. 10, is running for office in the 34th Assembly District.

Politics

NYC’s LGBTQ candidates show strength in state primary races

By Matt Tracy

The 2025 Drag March banner leads the way.

Pride

Pride weekend in NYC: Drag March, Harlem Pride, and Dyke March

By Matt Tracy

The 2025 Queer Liberation March banner leads the way.

Pride

Reclaim Pride Coalition’s eighth annual Queer Liberation March slated for June 28

By Matt Tracy

House of Miyake Mugler performs at the Stonewall Community Foundation's 2026 Vision Awards gala.

Stonewall Community Foundation’s gala raises $550k to help fund LGBTQ causes

By Matt Tracy

Community members look on while David France speaks at a gathering to remember Iris Long.

ACT UP remembers science-minded HIV/AIDS activist Iris Long

By Matt Tracy & 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

NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin (left) and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (right).

Health

Mamdani administration to offer gender-affirming care at Corona clinic, but only for adults

By Matt Tracy

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