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Yanery Cruz delivers remarks in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility in March of 2025.

Politics

City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

By Matt Tracy

Congressmember Dan Goldman is running for his third term in office.

Politics

Congressional Equality Caucus’ Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman in NY-10

By Matt Tracy

The Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Politics

Pennsylvania House codifies marriage equality, but State Senate path remains uncertain

By Matt Tracy

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Bronx Times

Destination Tomorrow stands strong despite challenges under Trump administration

City Council Speaker Julie Menin speaking

AMNY

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

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

‘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

AMNY

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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

By Donna Aceto

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