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State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.

Politics

New York updates heteronormative rape law to include oral, anal sexual contact

By Matt Tracy

A May Day demonstration in Manhattan last year brought attention to highlight labor issues.

Trans New Yorkers face widespread workplace discrimination, report says

By Matt Tracy

The beach along Fire Island in The Pines has eroded significantly since April 2020.

LGBTQ community members call on feds to protect Fire Island Pines from erosion

By Dashiell Allen

Governor Kathy Hochul.

Politics

Hochul approves protections for LGBTQ and HIV-positive long-term care facility residents

By Dashiell Allen

Judge Seth Marnin listens to speakers before getting sworn in.

Legal

Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission announces new co-chair, two new members

By Dashiell Allen

Brad Hoylman-Sigal at a demonstration denouncing anti-LGBTQ appointments by Mayor Eric Adams.

Health

Hochul signs intersex education and awareness bill

By Dashiell Allen

Governor Kathy Hochul at the Stonewall Inn

Politics

Hochul declares November Transgender Awareness Month in New York

By Dashiell Allen

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, based in Albany (pictured), will make “X” gender markers available.

New York State to offer “X” gender option on public benefit applications

By Dashiell Allen

Downtown Ithaca, known as the Ithaca Commons, during winter.

Following state’s lead, Ithaca becomes a sanctuary city for gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Former Congressmember Mondaire Jones of New York.

Mondaire Jones launches bid for Congress

By Emily Sawaked

The scene in the Village during Pride Sunday in 2021.

Health

New York State LGBTQ survey reveals demographic trends, health disparities

By Matt Tracy

Elisa Crespo speaks during the 2021 Gay City News Impact Awards.

New Pride Agenda looks to highlight priorities during April 1 rally

By Matt Tracy

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, flanked on the right by Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, is joined by advocates as he signs GENDA and the ban on conversion therapy.

Legal

A look at GENDA nearly four years later

By Matt Tracy

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Health

New York to stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with intradermal injections

By Matt Tracy

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Gay City News Lands Awards at NYPA Better Newspaper Contest

By Matt Tracy

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Politics

Advocates Call for New York State Trans Equity Fund

By Matt Tracy

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