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Lorelei Creen, Jay W. Walker, Stacy Lentz, Steven L. Menendez, Robert Croonquist prepare to raise the Rainbow Flag at the Stonewall National Monument.

Pride

Rainbow Flags go up at Stonewall for Pride Month

By Gay City News

A Parent's Guide to Supporting LGBTQ+ Children: What To Do When Your Child Comes Out

New York Family

A parent’s guide to supporting LGBTQ+ children: what to do when your child comes out

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers remarks alongside Taylor Brown, the director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, on March 13, 2026.

Kicking off Pride Month, Mayor Mamdani announces trans rights awareness campaign

By Matt Tracy

Brighton Beach Pride moves eastward from from Coney Island to Brighton Beach along the Riegelmann Boardwalk on May 31.

Pride

On 10th anniversary, Brighton Beach Pride shows it’s ‘here to stay’

By Matt Tracy

Free NYC Pride Month Events for Families at NYPL This June

New York Family

Free NYC Pride month events for families at NYPL this June

18 LGBTQ+ Nonfiction Books for Kids & Teens

New York Family

18 LGBTQ+ nonfiction books for kids & teens

NYC's Woof Fest Returns for Pride Month With a Free Dog Costume Contest, Drag Shows, and More

New York Family

NYC’s Woof Fest Returns for Pride Month: Free Dog Costume Contest, Drag Shows, and More

Grand Marshal Rosie Perez at the opening ceremony to kick off AIDS Walk New York.

Health

GMHC raises $1.7 million at AIDS Walk New York 2026

By Donna Aceto

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

'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

Yanery Cruz delivers remarks in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility in March of 2025.

Politics

City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

By Matt Tracy

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Brooklyn Paper

New York City’s first Trans Art Fest showcases, connects and empowers trans artists

Transgender Day of Visibility was recognized at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah's Shabbat Services on March 27.

Religion

CBST spotlights Transgender Day of Visibility, chosen family at Shabbat services

By Amy Schatz

The Lunar New Year for All banner.

‘We are very much a part of this Chinatown’: Lunar New Year for All perseveres in the face of adversity

By Rohan Zhou-Lee

Bloodroot screening

Brooklyn Paper

‘A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot’ screens in Greenpoint March 22 with Bechdel Project

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

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VinylCon!

VinylCon! brings national record fair to Industry City June 13-14

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Runners take over Yankee Stadium for annual Pinstripe 5K

Captain Hayley Matthews laid the foundation with a superb innings.

West Indies women record second straight win

Protesters outside Delaney Hall

Curfew lifted around Delaney Hall, anti-ICE protesters allowed back in front of immigrant detention facility in New Jersey