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Posing for a picture at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade.
New York City

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.
New York City

Here Queer Sober Roundup concludes National Recovery Month

By Amy Schatz
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New York City

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.
Education

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.
New York City

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.
New York City

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.
New York City

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 York City

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.

Advocates gather at City Hall on May 22 to seek millions in funding in the city budget to support trans New Yorkers.
New York City

‘Historic win’: LGBTQ groups, lawmakers praise city budget for funding trans health, LGBTQ initiatives

By Matt Tracy
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New York City

Manhattan Juneteenth event denounces ICE

By Donna Aceto
Craig Slutzkin was among the candidates re-elected to Community Education Council District 2.
Education

Conservative group loses ground in community education council races after anti-trans sports resolution

By Ajani Stella
Angela Davis (center) accepts an award from CLAGS at the CUNY Graduate Center.
New York City

Challenging the icons: Angela Davis receives CLAGS award

By Nicholas Boston
Mayor Eric Adams
AMNY

Op-ed | Delivering on safety: Record-low shootings and homicides in 2025

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Arts

  • “Erupcja," directed by Pete Ohs, opens April 17 at the Angelika Film Center. ‘Erupcja’: Charli XCX, Lena Góra ignite a volcanic love triangle in Warsaw
  • 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

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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