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State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal speaks alongside elected officials, advocates, and attorneys to demand the release of Andry Hernández Romero.

Legal

At Stonewall, electeds and advocates demand release of gay asylum seeker Andry Hernández Romero

By Morgan Desfosses

Nonprofit group home advocates rally for better pay and funding

AMNY

Nonprofit group homes in New York face funding shortfall, leading to staffing crisis

Stonewall House, a residence for LGBTQ older adults, is based in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn.

Seniors

Report suggests pathways to sustainable, lower-cost housing for LGBTQ older adults

By Matt Tracy

Sunnyside Post

Sunnyside pastor’s new book affirming queer Christian identity to launch May 29 at Sanger Hall

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Religion

Queer Catholics cautiously welcome Pope Leo XIV

By Matt Tracy

New Pope Leo XIV

AMNY

AMERICAN POPE! Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago named leader of Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4, 2024.

Military

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to implement trans military ban

By Matt Tracy

The Reclaim Pride Coalition's 2024 Queer Liberation March banner.

Pride

Reclaim Pride Coalition announces 2025 Queer Liberation March route

By Matt Tracy

The State Capitol building in Albany.

Politics

New York State Senate committee approves anti-trans sports bill

By Matt Tracy

Kei Williams (center) surrounded by the New Pride Agenda team during a rally in Albany in February.

Kei Williams, New Pride Agenda’s new executive director, embraces statewide vision

By Matt Tracy

The Kingsboro Temple of Seventh-day Adventist placed two small flyers on the gates outside the temple and its office on 7th Street in Park Slope announcing that the Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at the temple on May 3.

Religion

Brooklyn church to host Ugandan children’s choir linked to ‘kill the gays’ bill

By Duncan Osborne

Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.

Politics

LGBTQ Democratic clubs roll out primary endorsements for mayor and other races

By Matt Tracy

Marti Gould Cummings fires up the audience at a demonstration near Stonewall in February.

Pride

NYC Pride announces five grand marshals for 2025

By Matt Tracy

Former U.S. Rep George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison on April 25.

LI Press

Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chair Tiffany Cabán of Queens leads supporters of gender-affirming care at City Hall on April 24.

Politics

Council approves bills to protect gender-affirming care after hospitals cave to Trump

By Matt Tracy

A protestor on stage during the Mayoral Forum on the Black Agenda at Medgar Evers College on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Caribbean Life

Protests at Mayoral Forum on Black Agenda

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The leaders who shape Brooklyn: 2026 Power List nominations open

building

Upcoming 8-story mixed-use building in Crotona Park East nearing topping out

Dahlak Brathwaite’s genre-defying dance-theater work Try/Step/Trip, choreographed by Toran Moore and directed by Roberta Uno.

Critically acclaimed Try/‌Step/‌Trip extends run

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Street safety: NYC tied a record low for traffic deaths in 2025, advocates report while offering Mamdani tips for improvement