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Matt Tracy

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

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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.
Education

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.
New York City

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.
New York City

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

By Matt Tracy
Dr. Bipin Subedi is the chief of psychiatry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue.
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.
Education

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.
Education

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
Former NBA player Jason Collins at the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center on June 28.
Sports

Gay former NBA player Jason Collins diagnosed with brain tumor

By Matt Tracy
Monica Helms, creator of the Trans Flag, participates in a panel discussion at WorldPride 2025 in Washington.
International

Monica Helms, creator of Trans Flag, flees to Costa Rica with her wife

By Matt Tracy
Attorney Mary Bonauto of GLAD Law with Jim Obergefell outside the Supreme Court on June 26, 2015.
Legal

Mary Bonauto, trailblazing attorney in Obergefell case, maintains faith in marriage equality

By Matt Tracy
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was targeted by Tucker Carlson and Michael Knowles.
National

Tucker Carlson says Pete Buttigieg is ‘fake gay’

By Matt Tracy
The Stonewall Community Foundation, seen here at the NYC Pride March in 2025, is stepping up to fund more than a dozen LGBTQ organizations as part of its Reclaiming Our Power initiative.
National

Stonewall Community Foundation rolls out grants for LGBTQ organizations under ‘Reclaiming Our Power’ initiative

By Matt Tracy
Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025.
Crime

In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence

By Matt Tracy
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis during his time in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Health

‘Enough is enough’: Gay CDC official resigns, says ‘nation’s health security is at risk’

By Matt Tracy
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Arts

  • The 52nd annual Village Halloween Parade. PHOTOS: 2025 Village Halloween Parade
  • Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road." ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’: Stumbling towards connection
  • Corey Fogelmanis as “Ben” and Miles Gutierrez-Riley as “Nathan” in "I Wish You All the Best." Tommy Dorfman’s heartfelt debut film, ‘I Wish You All the Best,’ gives non-binary youth a voice
  • "Lesbian Space Princess," directed by Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs, opens Oct. 31. ‘Lesbian Space Princess’: A delightful animated sci-fi comedy
  • Posing for a picture at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade. Annual Village Halloween Parade returning for 52nd year

Crime

  • President Donald Trump said he commuted George Santos' prison sentence in a Truth Social post.Santos is back with a ‘large slice of humble pie’ following Trump’s commutation
  • The corner of New Lots Ave. and Vermont St. in Brooklyn is where an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack took place on Oct. 5. Woman hit with a chair in alleged anti-LGBTQ attack in Brooklyn
  • Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives. Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband
  • Penn Station on Aug. 27, 2025. Lawmakers demand answers from Amtrak after hundreds of arrests at Penn Station men’s bathroom
  • Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025. In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence

Perspectives

  • The Caribbean Equality Project team at their inaugural gala on Sept. 19. Caribbean Equality Project celebrates a decade of resistance and belonging
  • The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City. Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms
  • Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell. Erik Bottcher is the voice we need in Congress
  • Émilia Decaudin For New York to remain a queer haven, we must build more homes
  • Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project. How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives

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