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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.
New York State

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

The Brighton Beach Pride March proceeds from Coney Island to the east along the Riegelmann Boardwalk on May 21, 2023.
Pride

Same leaders, new look: Brighton Beach Pride set for May 10

By Matt Tracy
The US Supreme Court.
Legal

SCOTUS likely to rule for parents in dispute over LGBTQ-themed books in Maryland

By Arthur S. Leonard
Affordable housing in Brooklyn
AMNY

NYC’s Housing Crisis: How can NYC provide more affordable housing? Let us count the ways

Julius' glitter T-shirt
History

Julius’ Bar marks 59 years since historic ‘sip-in’ demonstration

By Matt Tracy
The panel included (from left to right): Karen Lee, Aries M. Liao, Judy Jou and Stephanie Hsu.
New York City

Q-Wave, queer Asian and Pacific Islander organization, celebrates 20 years

By Gay City News
An Easter tribute to the late artist Keith Haring.
New York City

PHOTOS: LGBTQ visibility at NYC Easter Parade

By Donna Aceto
Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88.
Religion

LGBTQ Catholics mourn Pope Francis and reflect on ‘complicated’ record

By Matt Tracy
Coffins rest in front of the Harry S. Truman Building, which serves as the headquarters of the US State Department.
Health

HIV/AIDS activists hold ‘funeral’ protest against PEPFAR freeze

By Matt Tracy

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Arts

  • 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
  • TransArtFest_040226-2New York City’s first Trans Art Fest showcases, connects and empowers trans artists
  • “The Christophers,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, opens April 10. ‘The Christophers’: Intrigue swirls around an aging queer painter

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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