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

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People rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in New York
Legal

Corey, Ritchie Demand Independent Probe of NYPD Conduct During Protests

By Matt Tracy
Protesters gather at the scene where Floyd was pinned down by a police officer in Minneapolis
Activism

Hundreds of LGBTQ Groups Denounce Racist Violence

By Matt Tracy
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Crime

Police Kill Black Transgender Man in Florida

By Matt Tracy
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Remembrance

#ThankYouLarry: Community Gathers to Remember Larry Kramer

By Matt Tracy
Zambian President Lungu participates in a discussion at the World Economic Forum on Africa 2017 meeting in Durban
International

Zambian President Pardons Two Gay Men After Ousting US Ambassador

By Matt Tracy
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Pride

RUSA LGBT Plans Virtual Brighton Beach “Pride Without Borders”

By Matt Tracy
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Health

Larry Kramer Memorial Tonight at NYC AIDS Memorial Livestreamed

By Matt Tracy
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Television

“The Politician” Returns to Netflix in June

By Matt Tracy
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Elections

Ruben Diaz, Sr.’s Long History of Acting the Republican

By Matt Tracy
Rodrigo Campos and his partner Marcos Castillo embrace during their marriage ceremony, after Costa Rica legalised same-sex marriage, in San Jose
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Costa Rica Is Central America’s First to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

By Matt Tracy
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Elections

Flexing Grassroots Muscle, Brisport Leads State Senate Rivals in Fundraising

By Matt Tracy
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Health

New Data: LGBTQ People of Color Suffering Disproportionate COVID-19 Economic Impact

By Matt Tracy
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
Health

Push to Count LGBTQ New Yorkers With COVID-19

By Matt Tracy
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Advocacy

LGBTQ Ugandans Snared in Raid Released Amid Global Pressure

By Matt Tracy
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Crime

Sex Work Advocates Blast Queens DA’s Plan to Prosecute Buyers

By Matt Tracy
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Crime

Man Charged With Killing Trans Woman in Missouri

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Arts

  • “Erupcja," directed by Pete Ohs, opens April 17 at the Angelika Film Center. ‘Erupcja’: Charli XCX, Lena Góra ignite a volcanic love triangle in Warsaw
  • L to R: Jon Bernthal (“Sonny”), Danny Johnson (“Mr. Eddy”), and Jessica Hecht (“Colleen”) in "Dog Day Afternoon." ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: A botched caper, a bold queer love story
  • 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

Crime

  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • 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

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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