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

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Immigration Equality's executive director, Aaron Morris, said the Trump administration is "really, really testing the waters here" with its immigration crackdown.
International

Trump administration’s immigration crackdown hinders LGBTQ asylum seekers

By Matt Tracy
Jason Collins, center, is flanked by Barton Lee Jackson III to his left and Phyllis Mehalakes to his right.
Sports

Jason Collins joins Nets’ Pride night and calls on sports world to ‘fight for equality’

By Matt Tracy
"The Ball," a documentary about the underground ballroom scene in early 1970s New York City, will be featured at the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival.
Cinema

Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight BIPOC representation and honor Sakia Gunn

By Matt Tracy
Dubbs Weinblatt, the host of "Thank You For Coming Out," a Gay City News podcast, is now embarking on another initiative called TYFCO Collective.
New York City

‘Thank You For Coming Out’ podcast paves the way for new TYFCO Collective

By Matt Tracy
The LGBT Community Center is located at 207 W. 13th St. in Manhattan.
New York City

New York City’s LGBT Center swiftly recognizes staff union

By Matt Tracy
A ribbon-cutting ceremony signals the opening of Queensborough Community College's Pride Center on March 26.
New York City

Queensborough Community College opens new Pride Center

By Matt Tracy
Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center.
Guest Perspective

Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

By Cornelius Wiggins, youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center
Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.
Politics

Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forum

By Matt Tracy
On the scene at a Transgender Day of Visibility event in New York City in 2023.
International

How Rachel Crandall Crocker came up with International Transgender Day of Visibility

By Matt Tracy
Pride Sunday in 2024.
Pride

NYC Pride announces theme for 2025

By Matt Tracy
Advocates at the State Capitol in Albany.
Health

In Albany, LGBTQ groups urge state to boost funding for trans New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy
Ness Star holds the Trans Flag at the 2022 Transgender Day of Visibility event at Marsha P. Johnson State Park.
Events

Transgender Day of Visibility events in New York City

By Matt Tracy
Grindr's "Right Now" feature is now available in New York City and more than a dozen other cities.
News

Grindr introduces ‘Right Now’ feature in NYC and 14 other cities

By Matt Tracy
Members of both the US Senate and House of Representatives are voicing concern over reports that the Trump administration is slashing HIV/AIDS funding and programs.
Health

More than 100 lawmakers warn Trump against gutting HIV/AIDS prevention services

By Matt Tracy
Crowds line the streets at NYC Pride in 2024.
Health

Report shows LGBTQ New Yorkers face mental health disparities

By Matt Tracy
A Pride event at Yeshiva University in 2019.
Education

After years-long legal fight, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ club

By Matt Tracy
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East Wind Wedding Showcase
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Man Made: Reading and Q&A with Steve Majors
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Nov. 6, 7 pm

Come see HOW EMBARRASSING IS JESUS? a psychedelic comedy
Union Hall

From the creators of “Brag Drunch,” one
Nov. 7, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
Branded Saloon

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Nov. 8, 2 am

Five Lesbians Eating Quiche
BACCA Arts Center

JACKIE MASON LIVES AGAIN in this riotous
Nov. 12, 2 pm

New York Comedy Festival Presents: The Jackie Mason Musical
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Arts

  • Hüsker Düs '1985: The Miracle Year' come out Nov. 7. November LGBTQ music: ‘All Things Go’ festival & Hüsker Dü
  • A scene from Mozart's "Don Giovanni" featuring Adam Plachetka as Leporello, Janai Brugger as Donna Elvira, Federica Lombardi as Donna Anna, Ben Bliss as Don Ottavio, Ryan Speedo Green as Don Giovanni, William Guanbo Su as Masetto, and Hera Hysesang Park as Zerlina. Ivo van Hove’s Met ‘Don Giovanni’ strives for relevance
  • The 52nd annual Village Halloween Parade. PHOTOS: 2025 Village Halloween Parade
  • Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road." ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’: Stumbling towards connection
  • Corey Fogelmanis as “Ben” and Miles Gutierrez-Riley as “Nathan” in "I Wish You All the Best." Tommy Dorfman’s heartfelt debut film, ‘I Wish You All the Best,’ gives non-binary youth a voice

Crime

  • 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
  • Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025. In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence

Perspectives

  • 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
  • Émilia Decaudin For New York to remain a queer haven, we must build more homes
  • Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project. How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives

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