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Zohran Mamdani, wearing a "Gays for Zohran" pin, delivers remarks to the crowd at a National Coming Out Day rally on Oct. 11.

Politics

Hundreds join Gays for Zohran’s National Coming Out Day rally

By Dashiell Allen

Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell.

Politics

Bottcher raises $683k in first 24 hours after announcing potential Congressional bid

By Matt Tracy

Councilmember Erik Bottcher speaks at a Sept. 30 rally against the Trump administration's anti-trans funding cuts.

Politics

Denouncing Trump, Bottcher explores bid for Congress in race to replace Nadler

By Matt Tracy

Kei Williams, the executive director of New Pride Agenda, delivers remarks on the steps of The Tweed Courthouse in Manhattan on Sept. 30.

Politics

Advocates rally against Trump administration’s anti-trans funding cuts in NYC

By Matt Tracy

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

Mayor Adams to ‘dig into’ authority to ‘change’ student bathroom policy

By Matt Tracy

Zohran Mamdani man in beard speaking in microphone at rally

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani says he’ll apologize for past social media post that blasted NYPD as racist

Photos of the four NYC mayoral candidates Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa

AMNY

amNY Your Vote: Who will be NYC’s next mayor? Here’s the story behind each candidate

A view of the front steps of New York City Hall.

Politics

City Council bolsters training and transparency for LGBTQ care, but gay Republican votes ‘no’

By Matt Tracy

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sent a letter urging President Donald Trump to commute, or shorten, ex-Rep. George Santos' prison sentence.

LI Press

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for Trump to commute George Santos’ sentence

Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth.

Health

Clinicians call on Hochul to approve shield law to protect youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón looks at the camera during a portrait with the American Flag in the background.

Health

Puerto Rico restricts gender-affirming care for people under 21

By Matt Tracy

US President Donald Trump uses a gavel after signing the sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2025.

Politics

Anti-trans provisions scrapped from Trump’s massive bill

By Matt Tracy

Justin Sanchez (R) celebrating at Zona de Cuba in the South Bronx after taking a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for City Council District 17 on June 24, 2025.

Politics

Former Stonewall Democratic Club president Justin Sanchez wins Bronx Council race

By Sadie Brown

gender affirming care

Bronx Times

‘Scary and Depressing’: Bronx LGBTQ+ community reacts to SCOTUS ruling on gender affirming care

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal claimed victory in the Democratic primary for Manhattan borough president on June 24, 2025.

Politics

Hoylman-Sigal leads strong night for LGBTQ candidates in New York City

By Matt Tracy

Brad Hoylman-Sigal wins Democratic nomination for Manhattan borough president

AMNY

2025 Elections: Brad Hoylman-Sigal appears to win Democratic nomination for Manhattan borough president, and make history

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At 161 St–Yankee Stadium, MTA employees spread Holiday joy with toys and tradition

A child looks at Santa Claus with wonder, having seen him for the first time.

Addabbo brings holiday joy with Santa to community youth

a collage of books

These were the most checked out library books in New York City in 2025