Matt Tracy, Author at Gay City News

Demetre Daskalakis (center) reacts during Callen-Lorde's awards ceremony on Nov. 7.

Health

Callen-Lorde hires top LGBTQ health leader Demetre Daskalakis as chief medical officer

By Matt Tracy

The NYC AIDS Memorial on World AIDS Day. The city issues its annual HIV surveillance report in conjunction with World AIDS Day.

Health

‘Progress has stalled’: New HIV infections increased in NYC in 2024, surveillance report shows

By Matt Tracy

Filmmaker Charlie Spickler (left) on the set of "Outcast Nation."

Cinema

‘Outcast Nation’ documentary highlights ‘staggering’ scale of LGBTQ homelessness in NYC

By Matt Tracy

U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 6, 2025.

Health

Trump administration bars employees from recognizing World AIDS Day

By Matt Tracy

The New York City AIDS Memorial on World AIDS Day.

Health

Ahead of World AIDS Day, advocates warn of federal funding cuts for HIV/‌AIDS

By Matt Tracy

The State Education Building lit up in commemoration of Transgender Day of Remembrance.

New York State lights up landmarks for Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Matt Tracy

World AIDS Day Out of the Darkness

Events

World AIDS Day events slated for Dec. 1 in New York City

By Matt Tracy

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

Health

Mpox cases remain elevated in New York City as officials renew vaccination push

By Matt Tracy

St. Mary's Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey.

Religion

‘This is shameful’: LGBTQ Catholic leaders blast bishops for banning gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Im Lynde is becoming the next executive director of NYC Pride.

Pride

NYC Pride hires new executive director

By Matt Tracy

FILE PHOTO: A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, U.S. June 29, 2024.

Legal

Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis’ petition to revisit marriage equality decision

By Matt Tracy

The State Capitol building in Albany.

New state law requires private schools to protect against bullying

By Matt Tracy

Councilmember Tiffany Cabán of Queens.

Politics

Out City Council candidates win big in general election races

By Matt Tracy

Zohran Mamdani speaks at an election night rally in Brooklyn after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race on November 4, 2025.

Politics

Mamdani dominated LGBTQ vote in mayoral race, exit polls show

By Matt Tracy

A cruise ship is docked on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, October 22, 2025.

National

US Virgin Islands governor signs executive order allowing gender marker ID changes

By Matt Tracy

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is emphasizing his commitment to LGBTQ rights ahead of Election Day.

Politics

Confronting Trump, Mamdani vows to ‘cherish’ trans rights and make NYC a ‘true sanctuary’

By Matt Tracy

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