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New Pride Agenda executive director Kei Williams delivers remars in the State Capitol on May 6, 2026.

Politics

Advocates call on New York State to protect gender-affirming care, establish 24-hour LGBTQ crisis hotline

By Matt Tracy

Panelists engage during New York Transgender Advocacy Group's annual health and wellness summit.

Health

New York Transgender Advocacy Group hosts health and wellness summit

By Gay City News

married couple kisses after reunion following ICE detention

AMNY

Home free at last: Married couple celebrates reunion at Manhattan church after husband’s 150 days in ICE detention

Josh Schneps and Vicki Schneps, owners of Schneps Media

AMNY

Schneps Media dominates New York state with record-setting win at New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest

PrEP4ALL has sued several federal agencies seeking copies of an agreement they entered into with Gilead in early 2025.

Health

PrEP4All sues federal government over 2025 HIV prevention research agreement

By Duncan Osborne

Advocates huddle in front of City Hall to rally for increased funding for trans initiatives in the city budget.

Advocacy

Advocates demand more funding for trans initiatives in NYC budget

By Donna Aceto

The Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC endorsed former City Comptroller Brad Lander in his campaign for Congress.

Politics

Stonewall Democrats announce congressional and statewide endorsements after marathon meeting

By Matt Tracy

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

More from Around NYC

Community envisions green future for McCarren Park’s asphalt lot

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Attorney General Letitia James and Bronx electeds rally in the Bronx against surveillance pricing

Justice Douglas gives an acceptance speech.

Kings County Criminal Bar Association honors Caribbean-American Justice Dena Douglas with ‘Judge of the Year’ award

Chinese dumpling in a bamboo steamer box on a wood table

Upon the Palace offers all-you-can-eat dim sum experience for Mother’s Day