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Youth

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

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

By Matt Tracy
Four local high school students received scholarships as part of this year's Live Out Loud homecoming gala.
Youth

Live Out Loud’s homecoming gala honors queer youth, community builders

By Amy Schatz
"I know how important my life is, and I know that being me is not hurting anybody," said Naim, a TfS student.
Youth

Thousands rise up for trans youth at Union Square rally

By Gay City News
(From left to right) Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth, Phil Birsh, Debra Monk, Tom Viola, Lillias White, Norm Lewis, Joe Benincasa, Christopher Sieber, and Jonathan Groff.
Theater

Tom Viola celebrated for 36 years at the helm of Broadway Cares

By Andy Humm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's survey on transgender students included 20,000 responses.
Youth

CDC survey says 3.3% of high school students identify as transgender

By Matt Tracy
The Trevor Project's new CEO, Jaymes Black.
Youth

The Trevor Project hires Jaymes Black as new CEO

By Matt Tracy
Inside the dazzling Beaux-Arts splendor of Astor Hall, DJ Gregory spun Taylor Swift and other crowd favorites.
Youth

The New York Public Library’s anti-prom celebrates 20 years of free expression

By Erasmo Guerra
Ronald Porcelli is the new director of the NYC Unity Project.
Youth

Mayor Adams appoints new director of NYC Unity Project

By Matt Tracy
Representatives from the Ali Forney Center with State Senators Hoylman-Sigal and Brisport at Christopher Street Pier on June 11.
Youth

Ali Forney Center announces ‘historic’ agreement with ACS to protect LGBTQ youth

By Matt Tracy
Youth

Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here’s why they will be named Scouting America

By Jamie Stengle, AP
The Human Rights Campaign's headquarters in Washington, DC.
Youth

HRC report sheds light on experiences of Black LGBTQ youth

By Matt Tracy
Maddox Guerilla works with organizations serving LGBTQ youth around the country and the world.
Youth

Youth advocates pave the way for the next generation of LGBTQ leaders

By Matt Tracy
Homeward CEO Jeannette Ruffin, flanked by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and others, cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of Homeward Central Harlem on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Youth

Supportive housing development for LGBTQ youth opens in Central Harlem

By Dashiell Allen
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the Ali Forney Center's new headquarters and drop-in center in Manhattan.
Youth

Ali Forney Center opens new HQ and drop-in center alongside GMHC

By Matt Tracy
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Youth

Trinity Place Shelter hosting second annual gala

By Heather Cassell
COVID-19 vaccinations in New York
Health

Survey Sheds Light on COVID Vaccination Numbers Among LGBTQ Youth

By Heather Cassell

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SoMad presents Life is Drag — A landmark
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Life is Drag by Rachel Rampleman
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Homage: Queer lineages on video presents
Tomorrow, noon

Homage: Queer lineages on video
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BEAUTY NEW YORK is a first-of-its-kind g
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Beauty New York
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Ever since the release of her debut feat
Tomorrow, 6 pm

FEMALE MISBEHAVIOR: THE FILMS OF MONIKA TREUT
Anthology Film Archives

TARRYTOWN is a haunting queer, modern re
Tomorrow, 7:30 pm

TARRYTOWN – The legend of Sleepy Hollow, a new musical
the cell theatre

From the creators of “Brag Drunch,” one
Tomorrow, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
Branded Saloon

Awkward Sex is exactly what it sounds li
Tomorrow, 8 pm

Awkward Sex… and the City
Friends and Lovers

WINNER – BEST ONE MAN SHOW – UNITED SOLO
Oct. 24, 7 pm

Under the Rainbow @ The United Solo Festival
Theatre Row, 410 W 42nd Street, NY, NY

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Arts

  • "Fight Back" takes place at The LGBT Community Center on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. ‘Fight Back’ turns theatergoers into 1980s ACT UP activists
  • Jordan E. Cooper's "Oh, Happy Day!" runs through early November at The Public Theater. Jordan E. Cooper, writer of ‘Oh, Happy Day,’ shares his process, growth, and faith
  • Liam Oh as Ray McAffey and Miles Heizer as Cameron Cope in "Boots." ‘Boots’ marches through life in the marines in the shadow of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
  • (L to R) Ayo Edebiri as Maggie and Julia Roberts as Alma in "After the Hunt." ‘After the Hunt’ mistakes arbitrary plot twists for complex thought
  • Jay Som's 'Belong' debuts Oct. 10. October LGBTQ music: Khalid’s ‘After the Sun Goes Down’ and Jay Som’s ‘Belong’

Crime

  • The corner of New Lots Ave. and Vermont St. in Brooklyn is where an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack took place on Oct. 5. Woman hit with a chair in alleged anti-LGBTQ attack in Brooklyn
  • Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives. Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband
  • Penn Station on Aug. 27, 2025. Lawmakers demand answers from Amtrak after hundreds of arrests at Penn Station men’s bathroom
  • Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025. In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence
  • Convicted rapist of transgender woman in Manhattan walks in handcuffs.Convicted Manhattan rapist gets 12 years in prison, feels wrath of his transgender victim at sentencing hearing

Perspectives

  • The Caribbean Equality Project team at their inaugural gala on Sept. 19. Caribbean Equality Project celebrates a decade of resistance and belonging
  • The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City. Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms
  • Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell. Erik Bottcher is the voice we need in Congress
  • Émilia Decaudin For New York to remain a queer haven, we must build more homes
  • Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project. How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives

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