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City Council Speaker Julie Menin joins Carl Wilson at his election night party at VERS bar in Hell’s Kitchen after he declared victory in the District 3 special election.

Carl Wilson declares victory in race to succeed Erik Bottcher in Council District 3

By Matt Tracy

Antoine Craigwell delivers opening remarks at the In My Mind Conference.

Health

In My Mind Conference to host online forum on intersection of mental health and climate change

By Matt Tracy

Gov. Kathy Hochul, seen here at the Stonewall National Monument in February, is facing calls to expand an HIV/AIDS housing assistance program in the state.

Health

Dozens of groups call on Hochul to expand HIV/AIDS housing assistance beyond NYC

By Matt Tracy

Amida Care's "Every Day is Trans Day of Visibility" campaign.

Advocacy

Campaign looks to celebrate trans visibility throughout the year

By Matt Tracy

The "Sakia, Sakia, Sakia, Sakia" mural along the McCarter Highway painted by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh in memory of Sakia Gunn in 2016 as a part of the Newark Downtown District’s Gateways to Newark initiative, “Portraits.”

Cinema

Fourth annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight dozens of BIPOC queer films

By Matt Tracy

State Senator Erik Bottcher speaks with his former chief of staff, City Council candidate Carl Wilson, at an April 17 artist housing rally in Hell’s Kitchen.

Politics

LGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council’s special election race for District 3

By Matt Tracy

Gotham Cheer performs during Brooklyn Pride's 2024 twilight march.

Pride

30 years of Brooklyn Pride: How the borough’s twilight march became a Fifth Avenue tradition

By Matt Tracy

The flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument on April 16.

National

Trump administration restores Rainbow Flag at Stonewall — but just halfway up

By Matt Tracy

"It is essential that New York City continues to invest in the necessary resources that ensure that New Yorkers have access to HIV and STI prevention methods, including safer sex products," NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said.

Health

NYC renews deal to provide free condoms in fight against STIs

By Matt Tracy

The Rainbow Flag and American Flag blow in the wind during a flag-raising ceremony at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 12.

National

Trump administration agrees to allow Rainbow Flag at Stonewall National Monument

By Matt Tracy

A view of the front steps of New York City Hall.

Judge rules against Trump’s effort to strip NYC education funding over trans inclusion policies

By Matt Tracy

Dominique Jackson delivers remarks at the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative's gala in 2024.

Pride

Dominique Jackson to serve as NYC Pride grand marshal for a second time

By Matt Tracy

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

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