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AMNY

Exclusion of LGBTQ+ groups from Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade leads to dwindling business, low turnout

A picture of John Umberger.

Crime

Medical examiner declares two gay men died by drug-facilitated homicides

By Heather Cassell

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Politics

Tennessee restricts drag shows, bans gender-affirming care for youth

By Matt Tracy

Councilmember Vickie Paladino of Queens is known for making inflammatory remarks about the LGBTQ community.

Politics

Council removes anti-LGBTQ Vickie Paladino from Mental Health Committee

By Matt Tracy

The Reclaim Pride Coalition joins with the New York Civil Liberties Union and Vocal New York in a rally ahead of a City Council hearing on March 1.

Advocates, lawmakers demand accountability from NYPD’s Strategic Response Group

By Matt Tracy

Illegal marijuana seller in Bronx

AMNY

Potful of trouble: NYC stores skirting marijuana licensing rules, prompting legal confusion and safety concerns

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QNS

Queens councilwoman declares ‘state of emergency’ over fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries

Health

Mississippi enacts ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Emily Wagster Pettus, AP

Advocates demonstrate on a sunny day in DC.

Immigration advocates urge Biden to reconsider asylum policy

By Heather Cassell

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AMNY

Op-Ed | On track to a safer New York City subway

Jason Rosenberg of ACT UP and Ivy Arce of Treatment Action Group during one of the panel discussions.

Pride

Emphasizing community, Reclaim Pride town hall looks forward to 2023 march

By Matt Tracy

Supporters of Drag Stour hour outside of the event in Jackson Heights.

Families

Community stands up for Drag Story Hour in Jackson Heights

By Kathleen Warnock

New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

Legal

Federal court finds New York’s ‘Hateful Conduct Law’ probably violates First Amendment

By Arthur S. Leonard

The scene in the Village during Pride Sunday in 2021.

National

Gallup: US LGBTQ population hovers at 7%

By Matt Tracy

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Advocacy

Protest and resolve mark Creating Change 35 in San Francisco

By Heather Cassell

Circuit Judge Toby Heytens next to an American Flag.

Legal

Fourth Circuit panel rules trans girl can play sports during appeal

By Arthur S. Leonard

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Monitor Point approved by Council committee after affordable housing negotiations

The Van Cortlandt Park Stadium, which has been closed since 2021, has been recommended for demolition after a planning study conducted by NYC Parks.

‘There is no way to repair it’ NYC Parks seeks funding for Van Cortlandt Park Stadium demolition

Gaston Browne, prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda.

Caricom sub-region face US pressure to take deportees from foreign countries

Tenants and housing advocates exploded in cheers as the city's Rent Guidelines Board announced that it would freeze the rent on one and two-year leases of rent stabilized apartments.

BREAKING: Rent Guidelines Board votes to freeze the rent, fulfilling Mamdani campaign promise