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Crime

Outside of The Monster in Greenwich Village.
Crime

Man allegedly brandishes knife, defaces Pride sign in Greenwich Village: NYPD

By Matt Tracy
Police officers in NYPD vests examine scene where person was shot
AMNY

Two men shot near Harlem gay bar; shooter remains at large, cops say

Man in suit looks at crime scene with blood and napkins on sidewalk
AMNY

Stonewall shooting: Two teen girls shot near historic Village inn during Pride celebrations

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Metro Philadelphia

Killer convicted in murder of Philly trans woman Dominique Fells

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

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

By Matt Tracy
Robert DeMaio, Jacob Barroso, and Jayqwan Hamilton at their sentencing on May 21.
Crime

Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme

By Matt Tracy & Heather Cassell
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald Trump
AMNY

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

Sam Nordquist was 24 years old.
Crime

Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him

By Matt Tracy
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Crime

Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

By Matt Tracy
A picture of John Umberger.
Crime

Victim’s mother speaks out after gay nightlife murder verdict

By Heather Cassell
Sam Nordquist, 24, was staying at Patty's Lodge during the time leading up to his disappearance and death.
Crime

Five charged with killing trans man in upstate New York after ‘prolonged physical and psychological abuse’

By Matt Tracy
Suspect in string of Manhattan drug-induced robberies
AMNY

Trio convicted in 2022 Manhattan string of drug-induced robberies that killed two men

A picture of John Umberger.
Crime

Trial begins in string of deadly nightlife attacks targeting gay men

By Heather Cassell
Governor Kathy Hochul.
Crime

Hochul vetoes bill designed to protect users of payment apps after murders of gay men

By Matt Tracy
Honee Daniels, 37, died in a hit-and-run in Rochester on Oct. 2.
Crime

Rochester community mourns Black trans woman killed in hit-and-run

By Matt Tracy
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Metro Philadelphia

Man who killed lover ‘because he was gay’ receives life in prison

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The Arkell Museum presents a solo exhibi
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Artist Fernando Carpaneda Inaugurates Solo Exhibition at the Arkell Museum
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Open Mic Tuesdays at Housing Works Bookstore & Cafe
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Queer Trivia Extravaganza @ Good Judy
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The Publishing Triangle Awards honor the
April 16, 6:30 pm

The Publishing Triangle Awards
The New School, The Auditorium, Room A10 Alvin Johnson/A. M. Kaplan Hall 66 West 12 Street, New York City

TIME OUT NEW YORK PICK Host Lauren LoGiu
April 16, 8 pm

Misfit Variety Show
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April 16, 9:30 pm

Superstar Open Set
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From the creators of “Brag Drunch,” one
April 17, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
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April 17, 8 pm

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Arts

  • L to R: Jon Bernthal (“Sonny”), Danny Johnson (“Mr. Eddy”), and Jessica Hecht (“Colleen”) in "Dog Day Afternoon." ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: A botched caper, a bold queer love story
  • The cast of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball." ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ reimagines a classic through a ballroom lens
  • Arlo Parks' latest release, "Ambiguous Desire," delivers an introspective version of dance music. April LGBTQ music: Arlo Parks’ ‘Ambiguous Desire’ and Gay Meat’s ‘Blue Water’
  • The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division's space at the LGBT Community Center. ‘We can’t let that go’: Hive Mind Books looks to save the last queer bookstore in Manhattan
  • TransArtFest_040226-2New York City’s first Trans Art Fest showcases, connects and empowers trans artists

Crime

  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • 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. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police
  • Police tape surrounds a vehicle after its driver was shot by a U.S. immigration agent, according to local and federal officials, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 7, 2026. ‘They killed my wife’: Outrage follows fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

Perspectives

  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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