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

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Immigration Equality's executive director, Aaron Morris, said the Trump administration is "really, really testing the waters here" with its immigration crackdown.
International

Trump administration’s immigration crackdown hinders LGBTQ asylum seekers

By Matt Tracy
Jason Collins, center, is flanked by Barton Lee Jackson III to his left and Phyllis Mehalakes to his right.
Sports

Jason Collins joins Nets’ Pride night and calls on sports world to ‘fight for equality’

By Matt Tracy
"The Ball," a documentary about the underground ballroom scene in early 1970s New York City, will be featured at the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival.
Cinema

Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight BIPOC representation and honor Sakia Gunn

By Matt Tracy
Dubbs Weinblatt, the host of "Thank You For Coming Out," a Gay City News podcast, is now embarking on another initiative called TYFCO Collective.
New York City

‘Thank You For Coming Out’ podcast paves the way for new TYFCO Collective

By Matt Tracy
The LGBT Community Center, located at 207 W. 13th St. in Manhattan, is voluntarily recognizing a staff union.
New York City

New York City’s LGBT Center swiftly recognizes staff union

By Matt Tracy
A ribbon-cutting ceremony signals the opening of Queensborough Community College's Pride Center on March 26.
New York City

Queensborough Community College opens new Pride Center

By Matt Tracy
Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center.
Guest Perspective

Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

By Cornelius Wiggins, youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center
Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.
Politics

Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forum

By Matt Tracy
On the scene at a Transgender Day of Visibility event in New York City in 2023.
International

How Rachel Crandall Crocker came up with International Transgender Day of Visibility

By Matt Tracy
Pride Sunday in 2024.
Pride

NYC Pride announces theme for 2025

By Matt Tracy
Advocates at the State Capitol in Albany.
Health

In Albany, LGBTQ groups urge state to boost funding for trans New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy
Ness Star holds the Trans Flag at the 2022 Transgender Day of Visibility event at Marsha P. Johnson State Park.
Events

Transgender Day of Visibility events in New York City

By Matt Tracy
Grindr's "Right Now" feature is now available in New York City and more than a dozen other cities.
News

Grindr introduces ‘Right Now’ feature in NYC and 14 other cities

By Matt Tracy
Members of both the US Senate and House of Representatives are voicing concern over reports that the Trump administration is slashing HIV/AIDS funding and programs.
Health

More than 100 lawmakers warn Trump against gutting HIV/AIDS prevention services

By Matt Tracy
Rainbow Flags at NYC Pride in 2024.
Health

Report shows LGBTQ New Yorkers face mental health disparities

By Matt Tracy
A Pride event at Yeshiva University in 2019.
Education

After years-long legal fight, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ club

By Matt Tracy
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Arts

  • The cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 stands with Councilmember Erik Bottcher (second from right in the middle row) and Stonewall Inn co-owner Stacy Lentz (next to Bottcher) RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10 queens read anti-LGBTQ laws to filth at Stonewall
  • Colectivo Intercultural Transgrediendo, a Queens-based group committed to supporting the trans community, gets honored at Fuerza Fest in 2024. Latine LGBTQ arts festival Fuerza Fest returning for 10th edition
  • Model/Actriz performing in 2023. May LGBTQ music: Model/‌Actriz and Fielded
  • "Group on Petra, Lake Mahopac" (1888). Daguerreotype, day trips, and devastation: the Met explores early US photography
  • Writer/director Iair Said recently spoke with Gay City News about making “Most People Die on Sundays.” Q&A with ‘Most People Die on Sundays’ director Iair Said

Crime

  • 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
  • Sam Nordquist, 24, was staying at Patty's Lodge during the time leading up to his disappearance and death. Five charged with killing trans man in upstate New York after ‘prolonged physical and psychological abuse’

Perspectives

  • 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
  • Brandy Livingston. This Transgender Day of Visibility, spread awareness and fight false narratives
  • Medicaid is a lifesaver for trans people like me. Policymakers must protect it.

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