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A Japanese court says denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and calls for urgent change

By Mari Yamaguchi, AP

Handheld Transgender Pride Flag at Bristol Trans Rights March

QNS

Queens Borough Hall to host Trans Day of Visibility Event on March 23rd

Nex Benedict.

National

Medical examiner says Nex Benedict died by suicide

By Matt Tracy

Sean Patrick Maloney will be the next US Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Politics

Senate confirms Sean Patrick Maloney as ambassador to OECD

By Matt Tracy

Assemblymember Harry Bronson, the only out member of the State Legislature from outside of New York City, is the new chair of the Labor Committee in the lower house.

Harry Bronson, Assembly’s out labor chair, vows to boost equity and workforce development in New York

By Matt Tracy

Politics

Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement

By Mike Schneider, AP

Sports

Women’s roller derby league sues suburban New York county over ban on trans athletes

By Philip Marcelo, AP

Khane Kutzwell (left) mentors apprentice barber Da’Shawn Scott (right) while touching up the sides on a Fordham Law School student.

Business

A cut above: How a queer, Black, woman-owned barbershop makes space for the LGBTQIA+ community

By Erasmo Guerra

A Greek novelist and a lawyer are the first same-sex couple to wed at Athens city hall

By Theodora Tongas and Michael Varaklas

Executive

LI Press

Nassau Executive Sues Attorney General Over Cease-And-Desist Of Transgender Ban

Texas

LI Press

Conning The Conman: Texas Man Tried To Scam George Santos

LGBTQ Philadelphia

Metro Philadelphia

Married LGBTQ leaders were taking car for repairs before arrest in Philadelphia traffic stop

Suspect in Midtown hate crime arrested and walked out by detectives

AMNY

Alleged anti-gay bigot behind Manhattan box cutter attack on A train winds up cuffed: NYPD

Politics

Out Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek re-election, avoiding 3-way race

By Jonathan J. Cooper, AP

Federal officials will investigate Oklahoma school following non-binary teenager’s death

By Associated Press

Congressmember Ritchie Torres of the Bronx.

Gay pols call out trans activist’s comments about Oct. 7 attack

By Matt Tracy

More from Around NYC

feral cat shelters in Brooklyn

Baby, it’s cold outside: Cat lovers build shelters to help Brooklyn’s feral felines face winter weather

Rev. Michael Blake announced he will join the race to be NYC Mayor in 2025.

Former Bronx Assembly Member Michael Blake announces 2025 NYC mayoral run, criticizes Eric Adams

Six hundred turkeys were distributed on Nov. 23, thanks to Assembly Member Monique Chandler Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Special Ed, LinkNYC, NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melisa Ramos and IAMWONDAWOMAN. From left are Celeste Terry, Superintendent District 18, Assemblywoman Monique Chandler, Special Ed, handing over a turkey to a resident at the Annual Harvesting Health & Harmony Thanksgiving event at PS 135, on Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn.

Assembly Woman Monique Chandler Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Special Ed, LinkNYC, distribute 600 turkeys at PS 135

Shot of happy multi-generation family gathering for Thanksgiving meal at dining table. Cheerful family having dinner or lunch with roast turkey.

Making the holiday your own this year: Tips for how to throw your own Friendsgiving dinner all season long