News – Page 5 of 852 – Gay City News

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

The lead banner of the 2025 Brighton Beach Pride March in Brooklyn.

Pride

‘No Hate, No Fear’: Qaravan hosts ninth annual Brighton Beach Pride

By Amy Schatz

More from Around NYC

sheepshead bay nycha

Cats rescued from shuttered Sheepshead Bay nursery school as activists clash with NYCHA officials

geek squad

Bronx students learn cutting-edge tech at Best Buy Geek Squad Academy

Owner Barrington “Barry” Blye shares a moment with loyal clients at the grand relaunch of his beauty Bar, now welcoming guests at 1429 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn.

Nailed It: Barry’s Beauty Bar reopens bigger, bolder on Flatbush Ave

Madison Square Garden Knicks

The smartest move the Knicks could make: Trade for Keon Ellis