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Steve Ostrow opened the Continental Baths in the basement of this building at 2109 Broadway.

Steve Ostrow, founder of NYC’s Continental Baths, dies at 91

By Matt Tracy

Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024.

‘She always showed up’: Hundreds memorialize Cecilia Gentili in Manhattan

By Matt Tracy

Cecilia Gentili at an mpox-related demonstration in July of 2022.

Cecilia Gentili, longtime advocate for trans people, immigrants, and sex workers, dies at 52

By Matt Tracy

Chita Rivera died on Jan. 30 at the age of 91.

Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91

By Mark Kennedy, AP

James Jorden, 1954-2023.

Memorial for James Jorden scheduled for Feb. 3

By Carl Sullivan

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

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

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

A vigil at Corona Plaza on Transgender Day of Remembrance in 2022.

Transgender Day of Remembrance vigils planned across New York City

By Matt Tracy

Amber Hollibaugh in 2000.

LGBTQ activist and political organizer Amber Hollibaugh dies at 77

By Dashiell Allen

James Jorden, 1954-2023.

James Jorden, iconoclastic queer opera critic, Gay City News contributor, dead at 69

By Paul Schindler

Dianne Feinstein, LGBTQ ally and longtime senator, dies at 90

By Dashiell Allen

Donna Smith, Barbara Love's wife, speaks during the memorial at the LGBT Community Center.

Friends and activists remember Barbara Love at LGBT Center

By Matt Tracy

Ballroom icon Carmen Xtravaganza dies at 62

By Emily Sawaked

Cheri Pies died in July at the age of 73.

Cheri Pies, trailblazer for lesbian mothers, dies at 73

By Emily Sawaked

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