Matt Tracy, Author at Gay City News

A general view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 1, 2024.

Legal

Supreme Court begins new term with decisions looming on conversion therapy, trans sports participation

By Matt Tracy

FBI Director Kash Patel gestures as he testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 16, 2025.

National

Report: FBI agent fired for displaying Rainbow Flag on desk

By Matt Tracy

The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City.

From the Editor

Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms

By Matt Tracy

Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives.

Crime

Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband

By Matt Tracy

Kei Williams, the executive director of New Pride Agenda, delivers remarks on the steps of The Tweed Courthouse in Manhattan on Sept. 30.

Politics

Advocates rally against Trump administration’s anti-trans funding cuts in NYC

By Matt Tracy

Global Black Gay Men Connect's survey will remain open through November.

Health

Survey seeks feedback from Black gay and trans respondents on long-acting PrEP

By Matt Tracy

Lynn Faria will be the next CEO of SAGE.

Seniors

Lynn Faria named next CEO of SAGE, succeeding Michael Adams

By Matt Tracy

US President Donald Trump talks to the press as he departs the South Lawn of the White House for the U.S. Open, in Washington, U.S., September 7, 2025.

Trump administration cuts millions in education funding from NYC and other cities over trans-inclusive policies

By Matt Tracy

Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker, a military veteran, delivers remarks.

In My Mind Conference set to bring attention to veterans and 2SLGBTQIA+/SGL Indigenous, Black and people of color

By Matt Tracy

NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.

Sports

Trans athlete sues SUNY Geneseo, NCAA for discrimination on the basis of gender identity

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Eric Adams is continuing to push back on inclusive bathroom policies amid pressure from the Trump administration.

Adams continues attacking trans-inclusive bathroom policies, but concedes he can’t change them

By Matt Tracy

Health

Bellevue’s chief psychiatrist underscores importance of ‘behavioral cues’ and warning signs in suicide prevention

By Matt Tracy

Last year's Cherry Grove Weekend of Women event at the Belvedere.

Events

Second annual Cherry Grove Weekend of Women slated for Oct. 3-5

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall.

Mayor Adams to ‘dig into’ authority to ‘change’ student bathroom policy

By Matt Tracy

Craig Slutzkin is the president of Community Education Council District 2.

Manhattan’s Community Education Council District 2 rescinds anti-trans resolution

By Matt Tracy

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

Health

Mpox cases continue to climb in New York City

By Matt Tracy

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