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Matt Tracy

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

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Yanery Cruz delivers remarks in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility in March of 2025.
Politics

City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director 

By Matt Tracy
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who operate Rosary Hill Home in Westchester County, are seeking an exemption from a New York law protecting trans individuals.
Religion

Catholic nursing facility sues Hochul, New York State over trans-inclusive policies

By Matt Tracy
The Caribbean Equality Project at the 2026 Phagwah Parade.
Advocacy

Caribbean Equality Project marches for immigrant justice at Phagwah Parade

By Matt Tracy
Congressmember Dan Goldman is running for his third term in office.
Politics

Congressional Equality Caucus’ Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman in NY-10

By Matt Tracy
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.
Crime

Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges

By Matt Tracy
A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2014.
Health

CDC pauses testing for mpox

By Matt Tracy
Governor Kathy Hochul ordered state landmarks to be lit pink, white, and light blue — the colors of the Trans Flag — in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility.
New York State

New York’s elected officials mark Transgender Day of Visibility

By Matt Tracy
The morning sky above the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2026.
Legal

Supreme Court ruling against Colorado’s conversion therapy law draws criticism

By Matt Tracy
The Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Politics

Pennsylvania House codifies marriage equality, but State Senate path remains uncertain

By Matt Tracy
Olympic rings are pictured outside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 26, 2026.
Sports

International Olympic Committee bans trans athletes

By Matt Tracy
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks while US President Donald Trump listens during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025.
Health

Federal judge in Oregon blocks HHS ‘declaration’ targeting youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.
Health

New York City reports first case of mpox clade I

By Matt Tracy
Taylor Brown, the first director of the new Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, looks on during a press conference on March 13.
New York City

Mamdani announces new Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs

By Matt Tracy
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics - Para Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Sprint Classic Vision Impaired Victory Ceremony - Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Lago, Italy - March 10, 2026. Gold medallists Jake Adicoff of United States and guide Peter Wolter of United States celebrate on the podium.
Sports

American Paralympic skier Jake Adicoff makes queer history

By Matt Tracy
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks while U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025.
Health

Trump administration moves to roll back Biden-era protections for LGBTQ foster children

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

NYC Pride rolls out calendar of events for 2026

By Matt Tracy
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Arts

  • "Diamonds," directed by Ferzan Özpetek, opens May 15 at the Angelika Film Center. Q&A: Filmmaker Ferzan Özpetek delivers an ode to women in new film ‘Diamonds’
  • Author Wendell Edward Carter promotes his novel, "Melting The Snow," about a Black gay man's journey towards embracing his identity.  Queer authors and bookworms converge at 14th annual New York Rainbow Book Fair
  • "Dancing On the Wall" is MUNA's first release since their self-titled 2022 album. May LGBTQ music: Isaiah Rashad’s ‘It’s Been Awful’ and MUNA’s ‘Dancing On the Wall’
  • AmberGray (Riff Raff), Juliette Lewis(Magenta), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Columbia), and AndrewDurand (Brad) in "Rocky Horror." Roundabout’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ revival is the ultimate time warp
  • Paisley Fields dressing for the job they want‘Because I am country’: Paisley Fields challenges country music norms with raw songs and a deeply personal journey

Crime

  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • 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

Perspectives

  • Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023. Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next
  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • 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 
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