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Gotham Cheer performs during Brooklyn Pride's 2024 twilight march.

Pride

30 years of Brooklyn Pride: How the borough’s twilight march became a Fifth Avenue tradition

By Matt Tracy

Dominique Jackson delivers remarks at the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative's gala in 2024.

Pride

Dominique Jackson to serve as NYC Pride grand marshal for a second time

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

Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill.

History

Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever

By Andy Humm

From left to right: Moderator Stephen Petrus, NYPD chief of staff Ryan Merola, DignityUSA executive director Marianne Duddy-Burke, and former Councilmember Sal Albanese.

History

Panelists reflect on 40 years since New York City enacted gay rights law

By Duncan Osborne

Transgender Day of Visibility was recognized at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah's Shabbat Services on March 27.

Religion

CBST spotlights Transgender Day of Visibility, chosen family at Shabbat services

By Amy Schatz

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

Walter Naegle, Bayard Rustin's surviving spouse, delivers remarks on what would have been his late partner's 114th birthday.

Activists protest nuclear weapons in honor of Bayard Rustin’s birthday

By Gay City News

Ronnie_Eldridge on the set of "Keeping Relevant."

Ronnie Eldridge, longtime LGBTQ ally, NY civic leader, and TV host, dies at 95

By Andy Humm

Kahani performs during The Center's 10th annual Iftar on March 12.

Religion

‘A vital sanctuary’: Queer Muslims find community at The Center’s 10th annual Iftar

By Dashiell Allen

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

Heritage of Pride's banner leads the 2024 NYC Pride march.

Pride

NYC Pride rolls out calendar of events for 2026

By Matt Tracy

FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore.

Pride

FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore to serve as grand marshal at Queens Pride

By Matt Tracy

Jackie Wilson, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s SVP of Social Impact (middle right) presents the Jason Collins award to the Ali Forney Center, led by president and executive director Alex Roque (middle left) during halftime of the Nets-Mavericks Pride Night game on Feb. 24.

Sports

Marking Pride Night, Nets showcase ballroom dancers and honor Ali Forney Center

By Matt Tracy

Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell (4) looks to pass the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) and center Micah Potter (11) during the second quarter at Barclays Center.

Sports

Nets set to host annual Pride Night game Feb. 24

By Matt Tracy

Karina Manta and Joe Johnson ice skating

AMNY

Former Team USA figure skaters are coaching the next generation of athletes in NYC

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines' Opposition Leader Dr. Goodwin Friday addresses town hall meeting at the Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center in Brooklyn in October 2028.

Political storm over dual citizenship in St. Vincent

Scene of Harlem shooting

Man found shot to death on second floor of Harlem apartment: cops