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Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.

Politics

Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forum

By Matt Tracy

On the scene at a Transgender Day of Visibility event in New York City in 2023.

How Rachel Crandall Crocker came up with International Transgender Day of Visibility

By Matt Tracy

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Legal

Ohio Court of Appeals rules ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates state Constitution

By Arthur S. Leonard

Pride Sunday in 2024.

Pride

NYC Pride announces theme for 2025

By Matt Tracy

Advocates at the State Capitol in Albany.

Health

In Albany, LGBTQ groups urge state to boost funding for trans New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy

Ness Star holds the Trans Flag at the 2022 Transgender Day of Visibility event at Marsha P. Johnson State Park.

Events

Transgender Day of Visibility events in New York City

By Matt Tracy

Grindr's "Right Now" feature is now available in New York City and more than a dozen other cities.

News

Grindr introduces ‘Right Now’ feature in NYC and 14 other cities

By Matt Tracy

Members of both the US Senate and House of Representatives are voicing concern over reports that the Trump administration is slashing HIV/AIDS funding and programs.

Health

More than 100 lawmakers warn Trump against gutting HIV/AIDS prevention services

By Matt Tracy

Rainbow Flags at NYC Pride in 2024.

Health

Report shows LGBTQ New Yorkers face mental health disparities

By Matt Tracy

A Pride event at Yeshiva University in 2019.

After years-long legal fight, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ club

By Matt Tracy

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald Trump

AMNY

Man sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg

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

Is the Trump administration cracking down on poppers?

Health

Reports say FDA is targeting poppers

By Nicholas Boston

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

Cherise Sherriffe, the interim director of SAGE Center Bronx, accepts the award on behalf of the center.

Seniors

SAGE Center Bronx honored for emergency preparedness work

By Gay City News

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