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Matt Tracy

Matt Tracy is Gay City News’ editor-in-chief.

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Advocates gather at City Hall on May 22 to call for $35 million in the city budget to support trans New Yorkers.
Politics

Advocates seek $35 million to support trans community in NYC budget

By Matt Tracy
Heritage of Pride's banner leads the 2024 NYC Pride march.
Pride

NYC Pride loses sponsors, scales back events amid DEI backlash

By Matt Tracy
Robert DeMaio, Jacob Barroso, and Jayqwan Hamilton at their sentencing on May 21.
Crime

Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme

By Matt Tracy
Councilmember Erik Bottcher and more than a dozen other elected officials from Manhattan signed a letter blasting "ongoing dysfunction" at Community Education Council District 2.
Education

Community Education Council accused of obstructing votes on trans resolutions

By Matt Tracy
K. Kerimian with the original book bike.
Books

The Nonbinarian secures new wheels to replace ‘book bike’

By Matt Tracy
Matthew Kuriloff, associate executive director at East End Disability Associates, worked on a campaign to create LGBTQ-inclusive trainings for direct support professionals.
New York State

New York’s fight for pay parity and inclusion for direct support professionals

By Matt Tracy
Stonewall House, a residence for LGBTQ older adults, is based in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn.
Seniors

Report suggests pathways to sustainable, lower-cost housing for LGBTQ older adults

By Matt Tracy
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.
Religion

Queer Catholics cautiously welcome Pope Leo XIV

By Matt Tracy
Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.
Military

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to implement trans military ban

By Matt Tracy
The Reclaim Pride Coalition's 2024 Queer Liberation March banner.
Pride

Reclaim Pride Coalition announces 2025 Queer Liberation March route

By Matt Tracy
The State Capitol building in Albany.
Politics

New York State Senate committee approves anti-trans sports bill

By Matt Tracy
Kei Williams (center) surrounded by the New Pride Agenda team during a rally in Albany in February.
New York State

Kei Williams, New Pride Agenda’s new executive director, embraces statewide vision

By Matt Tracy
Colectivo Intercultural Transgrediendo, a Queens-based group committed to supporting the trans community, gets honored at Fuerza Fest in 2024.
Events

Latine LGBTQ arts festival Fuerza Fest returning for 10th edition

By Matt Tracy
A previous job fair hosted by the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.
Events

Inclusive job fair slated for May 6 at Bronx Borough Hall

By Matt Tracy
A view of the front steps of New York City Hall.
From the Editor

Four cheers and five jeers to the City Council’s vote on trans protections

By Matt Tracy
Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.
Politics

LGBTQ Democratic clubs roll out primary endorsements for mayor and other races

By Matt Tracy
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Arts

  • 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
  • ‘Love’ presents a trilogy about changing ideas of romance
  • K. Kerimian with the original book bike. The Nonbinarian secures new wheels to replace ‘book bike’

Crime

  • 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
  • A picture of John Umberger. Victim’s mother speaks out after gay nightlife murder verdict

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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