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Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker, a co-founder of New York Transgender Advocacy Group, speaks at a rally at Christopher Park on Feb. 10.

Activism

Advocates rally at Stonewall as electeds vow to raise Rainbow Flag once again

By Matt Tracy

The bare flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument is seen on Feb. 10 after the Trump administration removed a Rainbow Flag.

Politics

City Council Speaker, LGBTQIA+ Caucus co-chairs urge Trump administration to restore Rainbow Flag at Stonewall

By Matt Tracy

Miss Simone (left) watches Shirley McKinney and Steven Love Menendez lift the Rainbow Flag up into the air at Christopher Park in 2022 — back when the Biden administration allowed the flag to go up, complete with black and brown stripes and the colors of the Trans Flag.

Trump administration removes Rainbow Flag from Stonewall National Monument

By Matt Tracy

Councilmembers Chi Ossé of Brooklyn (left) and Justin Sanchez of the Bronx (right) are the new co-chairs of the City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus.

Politics

Chi Ossé and Justin Sanchez named co-chairs of the City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus

By Matt Tracy

Don Lemon speaks onstage during the Human Rights Campaign 2026 Greater New York Dinner at Marriott Marquis Times Square on February 07, 2026 in New York City.

Advocacy

Don Lemon makes surprise appearance as Human Rights Campaign honors advocates and allies in NYC

By Amy Schatz

Business

‘Chemistry without chemicals’: Queerity app aims to connect the LGBTQ sober community

By Matt Tracy

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a Super Bowl LX press conference at San Jose Convention Center on Feb. 2, 2026.

Sports

GLAAD teaming up with NFL for ‘Road to Pride’ event ahead of Super Bowl LX

By Matt Tracy

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Brooklyn Paper

Queer-owned fitness studio Home.BodyBK defines a new model for inclusive fitness in Park Slope

Erik Bottcher will represent District 47 in the State Senate.

Politics

Erik Bottcher wins special election to fill Brad Hoylman-Sigal’s State Senate seat

By Matt Tracy

Stonewall president Gabriel Lewenstein (left) with Mateo Guerrero and Kenny Agosto.

Politics

LGBTQ leaders, candidates join Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC’s 40th anniversary party

By Donna Aceto

Don Lemon attends the premiere of the fourth season of the "The Morning Show" in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2025.

National

Federal agents arrest Don Lemon in connection with St. Paul church protest

By Matt Tracy

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit:

Sports

USA Hockey faces backlash for quietly restricting trans athletes

By Matt Tracy

The State Capitol building in Albany.

Health

New York State Senate votes to stop IVF discrimination against queer couples

By Matt Tracy

Demonstrators carry signs condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 24, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans

Legal

Hetrick-Martin Institute publishes know-your-rights guide amid nationwide ICE crackdown

By Matt Tracy

East Village church members celebrate after parishioner arrested by ICE is freed

AMNY

A test of faith: East Village church prays for justice as ICE bond hearing decides fate of detained parishioner

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press briefing on the city’s preparations for a snowstorm at the New York City Emergency Management Department on Jan. 23.

Books

Thousands download ‘Heated Rivalry’ from NYPL after Mamdani’s snowstorm suggestion

By Matt Tracy

More from Around NYC

NY: State of the Borough Address

A place ‘where everyone belongs’: Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough

City and state officials break ground on Haffen Pool reconstruction.

Construction kicks off on $13.4M Haffen Park Pool Complex reconstruction in Baychester

St. Vincent and the Grenadines' Opposition Leader Dr. Goodwin Friday addresses town hall meeting at the Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center in Brooklyn in October 2028.

Political storm over dual citizenship in St. Vincent

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Mamdani jolts Council race on Manhattan’s West Side ahead of early voting