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City Council Speaker Julie Menin joins Carl Wilson at his election night party at VERS bar in Hell’s Kitchen after he declared victory in the District 3 special election.

Carl Wilson declares victory in race to succeed Erik Bottcher in Council District 3

By Matt Tracy

Antoine Craigwell delivers opening remarks at the In My Mind Conference.

Health

In My Mind Conference to host online forum on intersection of mental health and climate change

By Matt Tracy

Gov. Kathy Hochul, seen here at the Stonewall National Monument in February, is facing calls to expand an HIV/AIDS housing assistance program in the state.

Health

Dozens of groups call on Hochul to expand HIV/AIDS housing assistance beyond NYC

By Matt Tracy

Amida Care's "Every Day is Trans Day of Visibility" campaign.

Advocacy

Campaign looks to celebrate trans visibility throughout the year

By Matt Tracy

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Council Member Chi Ossé arrested, thrown to ground by NYPD, during deed theft eviction protest

The Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse is home to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Legal

Courts deliver two trans rights victories — sort of — from out west

By Arthur S. Leonard

Sirens Women’s+ Motorcycle Club of NYC commemorates Lesbian Visibility Week at the LGBT Center.

Lesbian Visibility Week kicks into high gear with motorcycle ride-in and brunch panel at The Center

By Amy Schatz

State Senator Erik Bottcher speaks with his former chief of staff, City Council candidate Carl Wilson, at an April 17 artist housing rally in Hell’s Kitchen.

Politics

LGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council’s special election race for District 3

By Matt Tracy

The US Supreme Court building in Washington, DC, US, April 1, 2026.

Legal

Supreme Court to decide whether state program to pay for universal preschool must include Catholic schools

By Arthur S. Leonard

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is interviewed after announcing new nutrition guidelines, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 7, 2026.

Legal

Federal court calls RFK Jr. an ‘unserious leader’ and blocks anti-trans health policies

By Arthur S. Leonard

suspect in Brooklyn hate crime

AMNY

Brooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops

'Heated Rivalry' co-creator Jacob Tierney (left) and Dr. Jill Biden (right) during The Center's April 16 dinner.

Dr. Jill Biden surprises guests at annual Center dinner honoring ‘Heated Rivalry’ co-creators

By Amy Schatz

The flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument on April 16.

National

Trump administration restores Rainbow Flag at Stonewall — but just halfway up

By Matt Tracy

The Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse is home to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Legal

Eighth Circuit Appeals Court panel vacates preliminary injunctions against restrictive Iowa school laws

By Arthur S. Leonard

"It is essential that New York City continues to invest in the necessary resources that ensure that New Yorkers have access to HIV and STI prevention methods, including safer sex products," NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said.

Health

NYC renews deal to provide free condoms in fight against STIs

By Matt Tracy

The Rainbow Flag and American Flag blow in the wind during a flag-raising ceremony at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 12.

National

Trump administration agrees to allow Rainbow Flag at Stonewall National Monument

By Matt Tracy

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U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke addresses congregation at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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