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NYC (dis)Order of Sisters at World AIDS Day in 2024.

Health

NYC (dis)Order of Sisters set to lead this year’s World AIDS Day vigil

By Dashiell Allen

A memorial on display at the LGBT Community Center on Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Transgender Day of Remembrance observed in NYC

By Donna Aceto

High school students prepare a memorial display in Washington Square Park on Nov. 20 for Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Events

10 Transgender Day of Remembrance events in NYC

By Amber Sexton

mayor eric adams with school safety button

AMNY

Op-ed | School safety saves lives

nyc marathon finish line proposal

AMNY

NYC MARATHON: Runner becomes ‘Finish Line Fiancée’ after race day proposal

Posing for a picture at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade.

Annual Village Halloween Parade returning for 52nd year

By Amber Sexton

Posing for a picture at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade.

Events

Guide to queer Halloween events in NYC this October

By Amber Sexton

First row, second from right: Here Queer Sober co-founder and roundup chair Logan Slaughter.

Here Queer Sober Roundup concludes National Recovery Month

By Amy Schatz

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PHOTOS: Rallying for trans rights in New York City

By Gay City News

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Queer Ghosts of Brooklyn’ running tour uncovers an oft-erased history

US President Donald Trump talks to the press as he departs the South Lawn of the White House for the U.S. Open, in Washington, U.S., September 7, 2025.

Trump administration cuts millions in education funding from NYC and other cities over trans-inclusive policies

By Matt Tracy

Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker, a military veteran, delivers remarks.

In My Mind Conference set to bring attention to veterans and 2SLGBTQIA+/SGL Indigenous, Black and people of color

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Eric Adams is continuing to push back on inclusive bathroom policies amid pressure from the Trump administration.

Adams continues attacking trans-inclusive bathroom policies, but concedes he can’t change them

By Matt Tracy

Podcast host, journalist, and activist Raquel Willis speaks to the crowd at Stonewall in commemoration of what would have been Marsha P. Johnson's 80th birthday.

PHOTOS: Marsha P. Johnson’s 80th birthday at the Stonewall Inn

By Donna Aceto

Ace's Place, a new transitional housing program for trans New Yorkers, opened this summer in Long Island City, Queens.

New transitional housing program for transgender New Yorkers opens in Long Island City

By Matt Tracy

LGBTQ pride flag waving on blue sky with clouds

AMNY

Op-Ed | New York’s queer legacy built this city. It’s now at risk.

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Velázquez urges Trump administration to reverse ‘illegal’ magnet school funding cuts

Thanksgiving Food Voucher Distribution PHOTO 2 – Nov. 24, 2025

Photos: New York Yankees host their annual Thanksgiving Food Voucher Giveaway

West Indies coach Daren Sammy ahead of the 5th T20 International between the West Indies and England at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.

Sammy defends Reifer amid calls for his sacking

Tony Hillery working in the Harlem Grown urban farm greenhouse.

Harlem Grown gives back to neighborhood youth by rooting in community’s needs