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Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon leads a press conference announcing the reintroduction of the Equality Act on June 21.

Politics

Democrats reintroduce the Equality Act

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall.

Politics

Mayor Eric Adams navigates LGBTQ issues at a critical juncture

By Matt Tracy

Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny's anti-LGBTQ remarks drew criticism from political clubs.

Politics

Assemblymember voices anti-LGBTQ remarks at community board meeting

By Emily Sawaked

Long-term care facilities serving LGBTQ people and people living with HIV would face new regulations under legislation passed during the home stretch of the legislative session.

Politics

New York State lawmakers pass LGBTQ and HIV long-term care residents’ bill of rights

By Emily Sawaked

Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and LGBTQ advocates in Albany earlier this year.

Health

New York State and City move to become safe haven for trans youth and families

By Matt Tracy

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Cabán of Queens and Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn leads the City Council's banner.

Politics

City Council bill would establish protections for sex workers

By Matt Tracy

Politics

Biden condemns wave of state legislation restricting LGBTQ+ rights, says ‘these are our kids’

By Darlene Superville, AP

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Brooklyn Paper

Borough President Reynoso celebrates beginning of Pride Month

LGBTQIA+ Caucus member Erik Bottcher of Manhattan (left) and LGBTQIA+ Caucus co-chair Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn (right) at the LGBT Community Center last year.

Politics

City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus unveils comprehensive policy plan

By Matt Tracy

Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.

Politics

Brad Hoylman-Sigal reflects on Adult Survivors Act and Child Victims Act

By Duncan Osborne

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PoliticsNY

With LGBTQ+ rights under fire nationally, New York has the opportunity to protect them

Erik Bottcher, Corey Johnson, Christine Quinn, and Tom Duane have all represented District 3 in the City Council.

Politics

Councilmembers from New York’s ‘gay district’ bare all at The Center

By Andy Humm

New York Democratic Committee calls on state to implement LGBTQIA+ curriculum

By Matt Tracy

Politics

Anti-trans policies barrel forward as legal groups scramble to respond

By Matt Tracy

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AMNY

Kristin Richardson Jordan drops re-election bid in crowded Harlem council race

Daniel Dromm (center) holds the original Queens Pride banner at the borough's 2017 march.

Politics

Rebranded LGBTQ political club emerges in Queens

By Matt Tracy

More from Around NYC

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‘Protect the protectors’: Hundreds rally in support of new regulations to protect security guards

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Permits filed for residential building with six units in Van Nest

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends an interview after meeting with Russian officials, at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 18, 2025.

Bahamas awaits U.S. approval on full pay for Cuban Medical Brigade

Comptroller Brad Lander speaks at a press conference in Queens on September 25, alongside mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani and Assemblymembers Tony Simone and Jessica González-Rojas

Lander, Goldman refer ICE agent for federal prosecution over courtroom shove of Ecuadorian woman