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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

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

Health

New York City reports first case of mpox clade I

By Matt Tracy

Taylor Brown, the first director of the new Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, looks on during a press conference on March 13.

Mamdani announces new Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs

By Matt Tracy

The US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Richmond, Virginia.

Health

Federal appeals court rules West Virginia Medicaid coverage exclusion of ‘sex-change’ surgery is legal

By Arthur S. Leonard

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

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks while U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025.

Health

Trump administration moves to roll back Biden-era protections for LGBTQ foster children

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

Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem.

Crime

Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case

By Matt Tracy

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Bronx Times

Destination Tomorrow stands strong despite challenges under Trump administration

City Council Speaker Julie Menin speaking

AMNY

Op-ed | The Speaker’s Corner: Protecting safety and preserving freedom

A general view of U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 20, 2026.

Legal

Supreme Court blocks California law protecting trans students from being ‘outed’ to their parents

By Arthur S. Leonard

Marchers hold the lead banner at St. Pat's for All in Queens on March 1.

‘Together: Forward’: St. Pat’s for All parade marches for inclusion in honor of Malachy McCourt

By Kathleen Warnock

NYU Langone in February of 2025 after the hospital first started pulling back on gender-affirming care for youth in the aftermath of an executive order from President Trump.

Health

AG James orders NYU Langone to resume gender-affirming care for youth

By Matt Tracy

Members of the Lunar New Year for All contingent march in the Lunar New Year Parade on March 1.

Lunar New Year for All contingent welcomes The Year of the Fire Horse

By Gay City News

President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

National

Trump doubles down on transphobic attacks in State of the Union speech

By Matt Tracy

Senator Chuck Schumer waves a Rainbow Flag after announcing new legislation at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 15

Politics

Schumer and Goldman formally introduce bill to protect Rainbow Flag

By Matt Tracy

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at function celebrating Irish heritage ahead of St. Patrick's Day

After Mamdani’s Irish unity dodge, a labor ally says St. Patrick’s Day will begin with a history lesson