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An annual Iftar dinner at The Center in April of 2023.

Religion

The Center hosts LGBTQ Iftar dinner

By Gay City News

Kawaski Trawick's mother, Ellen Trawick (left), with the family's attorney, Royce Russell (right), at NYPD headquarters on April 12.

Four years later, Kawaski Trawick’s family demands accountability at NYPD HQ

By Matt Tracy

Beyonce Karungi speaks in front of Uganda House.

From New York, advocates condemn Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ bill

By Matt Tracy & Adrian Childress

Gilbert Baker's "DON'T BUY TRUMP'S LIES" banner crosses the street.

Crime

LGBTQ activists barnstorm Manhattan for Trump’s arrest

By Matt Tracy

It was a beautiful day for the 35th annual Phagwah Parade in Queens on March 26.

Caribbean Equality Project returns to Phagwah Parade

By Matt Tracy & Adrian Childress

For more than two decades, the Queens-based St. Pat's for All Parade offers an inclusive atmosphere to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

New Yorkers celebrate inclusive St. Pat’s for All in Queens

By Kathleen Warnock

The Reclaim Pride Coalition joins with the New York Civil Liberties Union and Vocal New York in a rally ahead of a City Council hearing on March 1.

Advocates, lawmakers demand accountability from NYPD’s Strategic Response Group

By Matt Tracy

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AMNY

Op-Ed | On track to a safer New York City subway

Mayor Eric Adams

AMNY

Op-Ed | Keeping New York the safest large city in America

Two letters delivered to the New York Times raised issues with the newspaper's coverage of trans issues.

New York Times criticized for coverage of trans issues

By Matt Tracy

The Lunar New Year for All contingent marches through Chinatown on February 12.

Photos: Lunar New Year for All contingent barrels through Chinatown

By Adrian Childress

In this picture from last year, applicants plead with Larry Cummings as he rejects their bid to participate in the annual Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade.

LGBTQ groups turned away from Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade again

By Matt Tracy

Andre De Shields accepts an award and offers wisdom on racism, activism, and becoming an entertainment Icon.

GMHC honors André De Shields with Howard Ashman award

By Donna Aceto

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AMNY

Op-Ed | Composting for all

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Politics

Mary Trump headlines Jim Owles dinner

By Andy Humm

Queens Councimember Shekar Krishnan is pictured alongside group of protesters who demonstrated against drag story hour.

Jackson Heights councilmember blasts protesters who demonstrated against drag story hour outside his home

By Michael Dorgan

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People maintain the grounds in front of the U.S. Capitol building, as construction is done on the National Mall for events related to the United States' 250th anniversary and the Washington Monument rises in the background, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 3, 2026.

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