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An International Transgender Day of Visibility demonstration in 2023.

National

Pew: LGBTQ adults say trans and non-binary people lag behind in acceptance

By Duncan Osborne

Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024.

Crime

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

By Matt Tracy

Former Rep. George Santos, who was convicted of felony charges of aggravated identity theft and wire fraud, said he will no longer be seeking a presidential pardon.

LI Press

Ex-Rep. George Santos says he no longer seeks presidential pardon

A view of the US Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 17, 2024.

Legal

Supreme Court decision to abstain from the ‘T-shirt wars’ draws heated Alito dissent

By Arthur S. Leonard

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

Politics

Advocates seek $35 million to support trans community in NYC budget

By Matt Tracy

Heritage of Pride's banner leads the 2024 NYC Pride march.

Pride

NYC Pride loses sponsors, scales back events amid DEI backlash

By Matt Tracy

Robert DeMaio, Jacob Barroso, and Jayqwan Hamilton at their sentencing on May 21.

Crime

Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme

By Matt Tracy & Heather Cassell

Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene, NYC Health Department.

Health

New York City’s LGBTQ community faces mental health disparities, but resources are available

By Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene, NYC Health Department

Four local high school students received scholarships as part of this year's Live Out Loud homecoming gala.

Youth

Live Out Loud’s homecoming gala honors queer youth, community builders

By Amy Schatz

Walkers move along during the 40th annual AIDS Walk New York.

Health

40th annual AIDS Walk New York brings in nearly $2 million

By Donna Aceto

Councilmember Erik Bottcher and more than a dozen other elected officials from Manhattan signed a letter blasting "ongoing dysfunction" at Community Education Council District 2.

Community Education Council accused of obstructing votes on trans resolutions

By Matt Tracy

Nancy Abudu was one of two judges who ruled to uphold a statewide preliminary injunction against enforcement of Florida’s anti-drag law.

Legal

Federal appeals court upholds injunction against Florida’s anti-drag law

By Arthur S. Leonard

K. Kerimian with the original book bike.

Books

The Nonbinarian secures new wheels to replace ‘book bike’

By Matt Tracy

Matthew Kuriloff, associate executive director at East End Disability Associates, worked on a campaign to create LGBTQ-inclusive trainings for direct support professionals.

New York’s fight for pay parity and inclusion for direct support professionals

By Matt Tracy

Law legal issue concept image gavel handcuffs background

AMNY

New York City man cuffed for harassing and attacking gay couple in Flatiron

Playwright Brigitte Picour addresses the audience.

Health

PHOTOS: Iris House’s Women as the Face of AIDS Summit

By Gay City News

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riverside apartments rally

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Just in time for Summer Open Streets, NYC DOT unveils permanent safety upgrades on Decatur Avenue

Junior masqueraders display colorful costumes at a July 11 Sesame Flyers Carnival launch in the Center Court of Kings Plaza in Brooklyn. Parents had a wide range of selections to choose from as they get their children ready for the Sept. 5 Road March competition in Crown Heights.

Sesame Flyers Junior Carnival launches with Kings Plaza revelry

City Council Speaker Julie Menin.

Speaker Menin says worker safeguards in horse carriage ban bill must be ‘beefed up’