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The 2025 Queer Liberation March banner leads the way.

Pride

Reclaim Pride Coalition’s eighth annual Queer Liberation March slated for June 28

By Matt Tracy

Ken Lustbader, Jonathan Ned Katz, Amanda Davis, and Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum celebrate Eve Adams on June 17 after Kleinbaum led what was probably the only Kaddish ever recited for her.

History

NYC LGBTQ Historic Sites Project spotlights lesbian history and pays tribute to Eve Adams

By Donna Aceto

Community members look on while David France speaks at a gathering to remember Iris Long.

ACT UP remembers science-minded HIV/AIDS activist Iris Long

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto

The Lesbian Herstory Archives contingent marches along Fifth Avenue during Brooklyn Pride's twilight march on June 13.

Pride

From day to night, thousands join energetic Brooklyn Pride festival and parade

By Dashiell Allen

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Gays Against Guns marks one decade since Pulse

By Donna Aceto

Community members carry a banner calling to mourn the dead and fight for the living.

PHOTOS: NYC AIDS Memorial vigil marks 45 years since CDC’s first report on epidemic

By Donna Aceto

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers remarks during his Pride event on June 9.

Pride

New York’s LGBTQ community joins Mayor Mamdani’s Pride celebration

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto

The Prospect Park Women's Softball League marches along Fifth Avenue at Brooklyn Pride in 2024.

Pride

Brooklyn Pride’s festival and twilight march scheduled for June 13

By Matt Tracy

The Queer Big Apple Corps contingent performs along the 34th annual Queens Pride Parade on June 7.

Pride

Queens Pride takes over Jackson Heights with ‘unstoppable Pride’

By Dashiell Allen

Luke Evans is all smiles at the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative's Pride kickoff event.

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Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative brings out the stars to begin Pride Month

By Donna Aceto

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City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus hosts lively Pride celebration

By Gay City News

Lorelei Creen, Jay W. Walker, Stacy Lentz, Steven L. Menendez, Robert Croonquist prepare to raise the Rainbow Flag at the Stonewall National Monument.

Pride

Rainbow Flags go up at Stonewall for Pride Month

By Gay City News

Brighton Beach Pride moves eastward from from Coney Island to Brighton Beach along the Riegelmann Boardwalk on May 31.

Pride

On 10th anniversary, Brighton Beach Pride shows it’s ‘here to stay’

By Matt Tracy

Free NYC Pride Month Events for Families at NYPL This June

New York Family

Free NYC Pride month events for families at NYPL this June

Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant performs at the halftime show on Pride Night on May 29.

Pride

New York Liberty takes fans back to 1997 for Pride Night

By Amy Schatz

18 LGBTQ+ Nonfiction Books for Kids & Teens

New York Family

18 LGBTQ+ nonfiction books for kids & teens

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