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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

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Arts

  • London gay activists aid striking Welsh miners in "Pride The Musical." Pride sings at London’s National Theatre
  • "It Is Not Enough to See, One Must See Through to Find Truth" (2013), Emmett Wigglesworth. Exhibition explores esteemed Harlem incubator for artists
  • Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) in "Heartstopper Forever." ‘Heartstopper’ ends on a high note
  • Peter Hujar's (1934 – 1987) self-portraits at 189 Second Avenue, 1974. Peter Hujar exhibit at the Morgan: A love for outsiders
  • “Rosebush Pruning,” directed by Karim Aïnouz, opens July 24 at the Angelika Film Center. Gay filmmaker Karim Aïnouz on his new black comedy, ‘Rosebush Pruning’

Crime

  • The Bronx intersection where two suspects allegedly physically attacked an individual and voiced anti-LGBTQ remarks. Cops search for two suspects in anti-LGBTQ attack in the Bronx
  • A picture shows the late O'Shae Sibley during a demonstration in Brooklyn after he was killed there in an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack. Man sentenced to 20 years for killing O’Shae Sibley in homophobic gas station attack
  • Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez holds a press conference on August 10, 2023 to announce an indictment in the stabbing death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man who was killed at a Brooklyn gas station. Man convicted of manslaughter in death of O’Shae Sibley
  • sketch of bigot behind lower east side hate crimeCops hunt Lower East Side bigot who beat boy with belt after anti-LGBTQ+ hate tirade
  • A picture shows the late O'Shae Sibley during a demonstration in Brooklyn after he was killed there in an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack. Man charged with killing gay dancer O’Shae Sibley claims self-defense

Perspectives

  • James Dale and his partner, David Lam, at the NYC Pride March on June 28. Don’t let the parade pass you by
  • Community members march along the boardwalk at Brighton Beach Pride. Even in darkness, find room for queer joy at Pride
  • 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

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