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Matt Tracy

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

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Standing up for the healthcare rights of trans youth.
Health

Dozens of New York groups call on state to create $50 million contingency fund for gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy
Barracuda, known for its long-running "Star Search" drag show, first opened in 1995.
Nightlife

Barracuda closing down after three decades

By Matt Tracy
Ana Reyes, the judge who ruled against the Trump administration's ban on trans troops, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 22, 2022.
Legal

‘Soaked in animus’: Judge blocks Trump’s ban on transgender troops

By Matt Tracy
A sign marks the headquarters of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2025.
Health

Department of Veteran Affairs bans gender-affirming care for trans vets

By Matt Tracy
Pete Buttigieg won't run for office in Michigan, but his name remains in the mix for the 2028 presidential race.
Politics

Pete Buttigieg says he won’t run for office in Michigan

By Matt Tracy
Bayard Rustin lived in the same apartment in Chelsea from 1962 until his death in 1987.
New York City

National Park Service claims error after partially scrubbing page about Bayard Rustin

By Matt Tracy
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Pride

DC prepares to host WorldPride May 17-June 8

By Matt Tracy
A sign pays tribute to Marsha P. Johnson.
National

National Park Service removes pages about Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera

By Matt Tracy
Sam Nordquist was 24 years old.
Crime

Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him

By Matt Tracy
Rev. Liz Edman observes Ash Wednesday.
Around Town

At Stonewall, ‘Resistance Rangers’ condemn Trump cuts and LGBTQ-affirming Christians observe Ash Wednesday

By Matt Tracy
Players compete in the New York Gay Football League.
Sports

Two decades on, New York Gay Football League maintains inclusive space for LGBTQ athletes

By Matt Tracy
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Crime

Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

By Matt Tracy
LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Erik Bottcher and Tiffany Cabán.
Politics

City lawmakers introduce package of bills to safeguard TGNCNBI New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy
The State Capitol building in Albany.
Health

New state bill targets anti-trans healthcare discrimination, requires Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy
Outside of Ginger's Bar during Brooklyn Pride in 2024.
National

Gallup: LGBTQ people now make up 9.3% of US population

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

‘Our mission is under attack’: LGBTQ centers sue Trump administration over executive orders

By Matt Tracy
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SoMad presents Life is Drag — A landmark
Today, noon

Life is Drag by Rachel Rampleman
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This four-week performance workshop is d
Tomorrow, 8 am

Voices & Visions Performance Workshops
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Tomorrow, 6 pm

Man Made: Reading and Q&A with Steve Majors
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How Embarrassing Is Jesus? is a queer, p
Tomorrow, 7 pm

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

The world premiere of Dante Fuoco’s bold
Tomorrow, 7:30 pm

Blue Seal, Blue Sea
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Tomorrow, 7:30 pm

Sex And The City: Night of 1000 Boyfriends
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Nov. 7, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
Branded Saloon

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

New York Comedy Festival Presents: The Jackie Mason Musical
Triad Theater

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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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