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City Council Speaker Julie Menin speaking

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Op-ed | The Speaker’s Corner: Protecting safety and preserving freedom

Senator Chuck Schumer waves a Rainbow Flag after announcing new legislation at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 15

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Schumer and Goldman formally introduce bill to protect Rainbow Flag

By Matt Tracy

Staten Island Councilmember David Carr, the only Republican member of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus, speaks at a stated meeting on Feb. 12.

Politics

LGBTQ Republicans stay silent on removal of Rainbow Flag from Stonewall National Monument

By Matt Tracy

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer leads a press conference at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 15.

Politics

Schumer introduces bill to make Rainbow Flag permanent part of Stonewall National Monument

By Matt Tracy

The Rainbow Flag stands tall at the Stonewall National Monument after activists re-raised it on Feb. 12.

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Trump administration derides Stonewall National Monument flag-raising ceremony as ‘political stunt’

By Matt Tracy

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chair Chi Ossé delivers remarks during a rally at the Stonewall National Monument flagpole on Feb. 12.

Politics

City and state lawmakers lead ‘Hands Off Our Flag’ rally at Stonewall National Monument

By Matt Tracy

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Gov. Kathy Hochul visit Christopher Park on Feb. 11.

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‘Let’s just do it’: Governor Hochul visits Stonewall National Monument, calls on Trump to restore Rainbow Flag

By Matt Tracy

Federal worker with American flag at Stonewall site days after Pride flag removed

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EXCLUSIVE | Amid outrage over Pride flag removal at Stonewall Monument, federal worker threatens reporter for photographing American flag-raising effort

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

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

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.

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

By Matt Tracy

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.

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

By Donna Aceto

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.

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

Brian Romero, seen here at a rally for trans youth on Jan. 10, is running for office in the 34th Assembly District.

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Queer progressive Brian Romero vies for Queens Assembly seat

By Matt Tracy

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State of the State: ICE protections, transit improvements and other key items on Hochul’s radar for 2026

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