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Matt Tracy

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

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State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal claimed victory in the Democratic primary for Manhattan borough president on June 24, 2025.
Politics

Hoylman-Sigal leads strong night for LGBTQ candidates in New York City

By Matt Tracy
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Politics

Mayor Eric Adams on NYC Pride, his LGBTQ record, gender-affirming care, and more

By Matt Tracy
The Food and Drug Administration approved another injectable form of PrEP on June 18.
Health

FDA approves twice-yearly injectable PrEP

By Matt Tracy
The Trans Flag stands tall outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.
Legal

Supreme Court rules Tennessee ban on youth gender-affirming care does not violate equal protection

By Matt Tracy
From right to left: Stonewall Inn co-owner Kurt Kelly; Zamuel Duran Yepes of Brooklyn; Kai Almonte Valera of the Bronx; Stonewall Inn Gives Back board member Lorna Luft; anonymous Queens honoree; Stonewall Inn co-owner Stacy Lentz; Nico Weisberger of Manhattan; andLucianna Lombardi of Staten Island.
Sports

Yankees-Stonewall scholars recognized during pre-game ceremony

By Matt Tracy
Elisa Crespo, a non-profit leader, is one of five grand marshals at NYC Pride this year.
Pride

Elisa Crespo comes ‘full circle’ as NYC Pride grand marshal

By Matt Tracy
Democratic mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani present arguments as Whitney Tilson and Michael Blake look on during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.
Politics

Mayoral poll shows Mamdani and Cuomo leading among LGBTQ voters in Democratic primary

By Matt Tracy
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
Politics

LGBTQ candidates competing in primary election contests in NYC

By Matt Tracy
Love from the crowd.
Pride

Guide to Pride Month in NYC: 25 events, parties, and marches in June

By Matt Tracy
The replenishment oiler USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206) transits San Francisco Bay during a namesake visit to San Francisco in 2024.
Military

Report: Hegseth orders Navy to scrub Harvey Milk’s name from ship

By Matt Tracy
Randy Wicker (left) and Steven Love Menendez Raising the Rainbow Flag on federal land at the Stonewall National Monument.
Pride

Rainbow Flags hoisted near Stonewall to mark Pride Month

By Matt Tracy
Former Assemblymember Michael Blake, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and Comptroller Brad Lander participate in a mayoral forum at Red Eye NY on May 31, 2025.
Politics

Six mayoral candidates talk LGBTQ issues at Red Eye NY forum

By Matt Tracy
Fans enjoy Pride Night at Citi Field in 2023.
Pride

New York City’s pro sports teams gear up for Pride Month

By Matt Tracy
Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024.
Crime

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

By Matt Tracy
The Hetrick Martin Institute's team at Queens Pride in 2023.
Pride

Look ahead to Pride in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island

By Matt Tracy
Advocates gather at City Hall on May 22 to seek millions in funding in the city budget to support trans New Yorkers.
Politics

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

By Matt Tracy
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Arts

  • L to R: Jon Bernthal (“Sonny”), Danny Johnson (“Mr. Eddy”), and Jessica Hecht (“Colleen”) in "Dog Day Afternoon." ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: A botched caper, a bold queer love story
  • The cast of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball." ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ reimagines a classic through a ballroom lens
  • Arlo Parks' latest release, "Ambiguous Desire," delivers an introspective version of dance music. April LGBTQ music: Arlo Parks’ ‘Ambiguous Desire’ and Gay Meat’s ‘Blue Water’
  • The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division's space at the LGBT Community Center. ‘We can’t let that go’: Hive Mind Books looks to save the last queer bookstore in Manhattan
  • TransArtFest_040226-2New York City’s first Trans Art Fest showcases, connects and empowers trans artists

Crime

  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police
  • Police tape surrounds a vehicle after its driver was shot by a U.S. immigration agent, according to local and federal officials, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 7, 2026. ‘They killed my wife’: Outrage follows fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

Perspectives

  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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