Matt Tracy, Author at Gay City News

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

The Prospect Park Women's Softball League marches along Fifth Avenue at Brooklyn Pride in 2024.

Pride

Brooklyn Pride’s festival and twilight march scheduled for June 13

By Matt Tracy

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez holds a press conference on August 10, 2023 to announce an indictment in the stabbing death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man who was killed at a Brooklyn gas station.

Crime

Man convicted of manslaughter in death of O’Shae Sibley

By Matt Tracy

Qween Jean poses with the Best Costume Design of a Musical award for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" during the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June 7, 2026.

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Qween Jean wins Tony Award for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball,’ making trans history

By Matt Tracy

Mount Sinai has faced increased attention ever since the hospital first restricted gender-affirming care for youth in the wake of the Trump administration's executive order early last year.

Health

Mount Sinai confirms it would, if required, provide records of trans youth to Trump administration

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.

Kicking off Pride Month, Mayor Mamdani announces trans rights awareness campaign

By Matt Tracy

Brighton Beach Pride moves eastward from from Coney Island to Brighton Beach along the Riegelmann Boardwalk on May 31.

Pride

On 10th anniversary, Brighton Beach Pride shows it’s ‘here to stay’

By Matt Tracy

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New Pride Agenda says state budget ‘misses the mark’ on funding for trans initiatives

By Matt Tracy

A picture shows the late O'Shae Sibley during a demonstration in Brooklyn after he was killed there in an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack.

Crime

Man charged with killing gay dancer O’Shae Sibley claims self-defense

By Matt Tracy

The lead banner proceeds along the parade route at Queens Pride 2025.

Pride

Staten Island and Queens set to kick off borough-wide Pride events in NYC

By Matt Tracy

The 125th Street station on the west side of Manhattan.

Man arrested for alleged homophobic attack in Harlem subway station

By Matt Tracy

Congressmember Tim Walberg successfully carried legislation to passage that would force schools to out trans youth to their parents or guardians.

Politics

‘Don’t Say Trans’: GOP-led House passes bill requiring forced outing of trans youth

By Matt Tracy

Barney Frank delivers remarks at the Capitol in 2022 during a ceremony celebrating the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.

Politics

Barney Frank, trailblazing gay congressmember, dies at 86

By Matt Tracy

Kei Williams, the executive director of New Pride Agenda, at Tweed Courthouse on May 13.

Health

New Yorkers rally in Manhattan after feds demand trans youth records from NYU Langone

By Matt Tracy

Jason Collins at the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center on June 28.

Sports

Jason Collins, NBA’s first out gay NBA player, dies at 47

By Matt Tracy

New Pride Agenda executive director Kei Williams delivers remars in the State Capitol on May 6, 2026.

Politics

Advocates call on New York State to protect gender-affirming care, establish 24-hour LGBTQ crisis hotline

By Matt Tracy

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