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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

The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022.

Military

Pentagon stops training HIV-positive recruits ahead of potential ban: report

By Matt Tracy

Anthony Nicodemo at the Gay City News Impact Awards in 2017.

Sports

LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

By Matt Tracy

Members of Gays Against Guns (GAG) publicly launch the group's 10th Anniversary year at the Stonewall National Monument on Jan. 22.

Activism

Gays Against Guns marks 10th anniversary year

By Amber Sexton

Suspect in Brooklyn hate crime targeting LGBTQ+ rider

AMNY

Brooklyn hate crime: Suspect sought for attacking man at L train station with anti-LGBTQ slurs and fists

The stage at PrideFest 2025.

Pride

NYC Pride announces 2026 theme: ‘For All of Us’

By Matt Tracy

Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced.

Crime

Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security

By Matt Tracy

US President Donald Trump looks on before departing for Florida from the South Lawn, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 16, 2026.

Politics

How Trump targeted trans rights and the broader LGBTQ community in his first year back in office

By Matt Tracy

Carl Wilson, chief of staff to Council Member Erik, is launching his campaign Tuesday to succeed Bottcher in Manhattan’s District 3.

AMNY

Erik Bottcher’s Chief of Staff Carl Wilson launches campaign to succeed his boss, backed by Speaker Menin

The Madison Square Garden jumbotron lit up in rainbow colors during Knicks' Pride Night in 2020.

Sports

Knicks set to host Pride Night at Madison Square Garden Jan. 27

By Matt Tracy

The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10.

Crime

Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police

By Matt Tracy

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Photoville

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vet talk

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cop on a platform after subway stabbing in Manhattan

Queens man booked for manslaughter after deadly fight on subway train in Bronx: cops