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

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FBI Director Kash Patel gestures as he testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 16, 2025.
National

Report: FBI agent fired for displaying Rainbow Flag on desk

By Matt Tracy
The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City.
From the Editor

Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms

By Matt Tracy
Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives.
Crime

Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband

By Matt Tracy
Kei Williams, the executive director of New Pride Agenda, delivers remarks on the steps of The Tweed Courthouse in Manhattan on Sept. 30.
Politics

Advocates rally against Trump administration’s anti-trans funding cuts in NYC

By Matt Tracy
Global Black Gay Men Connect's survey will remain open through November.
Health

Survey seeks feedback from Black gay and trans respondents on long-acting PrEP

By Matt Tracy
Lynn Faria will be the next CEO of SAGE.
Seniors

Lynn Faria named next CEO of SAGE, succeeding Michael Adams

By Matt Tracy
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
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Arts

  • Connor Storrie stars as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in "Heated Rivalry." Closeted hockey players bring heart, authenticity, and passion to enthralling ‘Heated Rivalry’ series
  • "Sinners" is an instant classic. Top 10 movies of 2025: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Cloud,’ and more
  • Real estate agent Jordan Hurt stars prominently in both seasons of "Owning Manhattan," a show on Netflix. From assistant to agent: Jordan Hurt finds growth and redemption in ‘Owning Manhattan’
  • Books on display at Hive Mind Books, a queer-focused bookstore in Brooklyn. Queer bookstore Hive Mind Books builds community in Brooklyn
  • "Kill the Jockey,” directed by Luis Ortega, ran at Film Forum earlier this year. The year in queer cinema: The best LGBTQ films of 2025

Crime

  • Report details allegations of police harassment against LGBTQ New Yorkers
  • 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

Perspectives

  • A gender equitable city is a stronger New York for everyone
  • AIDS Walk New York in 2025. Forty years later, the unequal impact of HIV persists — and we refuse to accept it
  • 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

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