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Religion

One fourth of United Methodist churches in US have left in schism over LGBTQ ban. What happens now?

By Peter Smith, AP

Remembering the social impact of Norman Lear’s sitcoms

By Nicholas Boston

Ken Sherrill with his cat, Bella. Ken died at the age of 81.

Ken Sherrill, gay trailblazer in politics and poli sci, dies at 81

By Andy Humm

Billy Bean accepts an award from Callen-Lorde in November of 2023.

Sports

Billy Bean, gay MLB executive, announces leukemia diagnosis

By Matt Tracy

Kenrick Ross, the new executive director of the Brooklyn Community Pride Center, Inc.

New leader takes the helm at Brooklyn Community Pride Center

By Heather Cassell

The late Dr. Jeanne Hoff died at the age of 85.

Jeanne Hoff, first trans psychiatrist to serve trans people, dies at 85

By Andy Humm

Sports

Transgender women barred from playing in international women’s cricket

By Associated Press

High school students hold a memorial and vigil in Washington Square Park for trans people who have died in the past year.

Emotional vigils highlight Transgender Day of Remembrance in New York City

By Dashiell Allen & Matt Tracy

At Corona Plaza in 2022, the faces of individuals lost too soon.

Transgender Day of Remembrance vigils planned across New York City

By Matt Tracy

The American LGBTQ+ museum's first traveling exhibit celebrates the history of Lambda Legal.

History

American LGBTQ+ Museum’s first traveling exhibition celebrates Lambda Legal’s history

By Dashiell Allen

Sonny Kiss in "Out in the Ring," directed by Ry Levey.

Cinema

Q&A with ‘Out in the Ring’ filmmaker Ry Levey

By Gary M. Kramer

Amber Hollibaugh in 2000.

LGBTQ activist and political organizer Amber Hollibaugh dies at 77

By Dashiell Allen

Sports

Asia’s first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion

By Kanis Leung, AP

Family and friends of Sakia Gunn join LGBTQ advocates on October 28 for the renaming of a street in downtown Newark in honor of the late 15-year-old lesbian.

Crime

Newark street renamed ‘Sakia Gunn Way’ in honor of slain lesbian teen

By Dashiell Allen

Sports

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season

By Stephen Whyno, AP

Members of New Ways Ministry meeting with Pope Francis. From left to right: Matthew Myers, Francis DeBernardo, Sister Jeannine Gramick and Robert Shine.

Religion

LGBTQ Catholics meet with Pope Francis during month-long church gathering

By Dashiell Allen

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Serving up hope: Local leaders and orgs give back with turkey giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving

business

Op-ed: Supporting local businesses is key to strengthening the Bronx

Candidate for NYC Comptroller Jenifer Rajkumar addressing supporters, some holding placards, during a kickoff campaign on Nov. 21 at the Palace in Woodside.

Jenifer Rajkumar begins campaign for comptroller

Felipe Carballo goal Red Bulls NCYFC

Red Bulls beat NYCFC 2-0 to advance to first Eastern Conference Final since 2018