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Matt Tracy

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

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Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall.
Politics

Mayor Eric Adams navigates LGBTQ issues at a critical juncture

By Matt Tracy
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New York City

Attacks on Rainbow Flags prompt defiant drag show near Stonewall

By Matt Tracy
Inside Christopher Park.
Crime

Yet again, vandals attack Stonewall National Monument

By Matt Tracy
Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and LGBTQ advocates in Albany earlier this year.
Health

New York State and City move to become safe haven for trans youth and families

By Matt Tracy
The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus members at Brooklyn Pride in 2023.
Pride

Spirited Brooklyn Pride festivities draw families and big crowds

By Matt Tracy
LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Cabán of Queens and Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn leads the City Council's banner.
Politics

City Council bill would establish protections for sex workers

By Matt Tracy
In announcing the new program, NYPD Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell said "it is critical that we amplify the voices of our LGBTQIA+ community — especially the voices of victims."
Crime

City invites New Yorkers to submit requests to re-evaluate LGBTQ cold cases

By Matt Tracy
Seth Marnin will be the first out trans judge in New York State.
Legal

Governor Hochul appoints trans judge to Court of Claims

By Matt Tracy
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LGBTQIA+ Caucus member Erik Bottcher of Manhattan (left) and LGBTQIA+ Caucus co-chair Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn (right) at the LGBT Community Center last year.
Politics

City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus unveils comprehensive policy plan

By Matt Tracy
Glenn Magpantay speaks at a news conference hosted by Apicha Community Health Center in Jackson Heights on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Health

Apicha unveils study on health needs of LGBTQ API New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy
The Brooklyn Community Pride Center at Brooklyn Pride.
Pride

Guide to Pride Month events throughout NYC

By Matt Tracy
Eliana Armijos served as the athletic director at Grace Church School from 2013 to 2022.
Education

Lesbian athletic director accuses Manhattan school of discrimination

By Matt Tracy
The Brighton Beach Pride March proceeds from Coney Island to the east along the Riegelmann Boardwalk on May 21, 2023.
Pride

Brighton Beach Pride spotlights LGBTQ rights, war, immigration, and democracy

By Matt Tracy
Education

New York Democratic Committee calls on state to implement LGBTQIA+ curriculum

By Matt Tracy
Health

Report: debt ceiling talks could impact HIV, STI funding

By Matt Tracy
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Arts

  • The cast of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball." ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ reimagines a classic through a ballroom lens
  • Arlo Parks' latest release, "Ambiguous Desire," delivers an introspective version of dance music. April LGBTQ music: Arlo Parks’ ‘Ambiguous Desire’ and Gay Meat’s ‘Blue Water’
  • The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division's space at the LGBT Community Center. ‘We can’t let that go’: Hive Mind Books looks to save the last queer bookstore in Manhattan
  • TransArtFest_040226-2New York City’s first Trans Art Fest showcases, connects and empowers trans artists
  • “The Christophers,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, opens April 10. ‘The Christophers’: Intrigue swirls around an aging queer painter

Crime

  • 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
  • Police tape surrounds a vehicle after its driver was shot by a U.S. immigration agent, according to local and federal officials, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 7, 2026. ‘They killed my wife’: Outrage follows fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

Perspectives

  • 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 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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