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Daniel O'Donnell represents Manhattan's District 69 in the New York State Assembly.

Politics

O’Donnell calls on Governor Hochul to restrict travel to six states amid anti-LGBTQ laws

By Matt Tracy

Politics

DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades

By Anthony Izaguirre, AP

Out gay Congressmember Mark Pocan of Wisconsin is pushing for a new national museum for the LGBTQ community in Washington, DC.

Politics

GOP-led House committee passes federal ban on trans student-athletes

By Heather Cassell

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QNS

Forest Hills lawyer launches campaign to become Queens County’s first openly gay elected judge

Marti Cummings, Assemblymember Tony Simone, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Jackie Cox.

Politics

Assemblymember Tony Simone inaugurated in style in Chelsea

By Andy Humm

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Politics

Tennessee restricts drag shows, bans gender-affirming care for youth

By Matt Tracy

Councilmember Vickie Paladino of Queens is known for making inflammatory remarks about the LGBTQ community.

Politics

Council removes anti-LGBTQ Vickie Paladino from Mental Health Committee

By Matt Tracy

Illegal marijuana seller in Bronx

AMNY

Potful of trouble: NYC stores skirting marijuana licensing rules, prompting legal confusion and safety concerns

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QNS

Queens councilwoman declares ‘state of emergency’ over fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries

Politics

US Rep. Cicilline to step down, lead nonprofit foundation

By Mark Pratt, AP

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AMNY

Adams blasts GOP Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during Staten Island visit

HRC president Kelley Robinson.

Politics

HRC delivers alarming brief on the state of anti-LGBTQ legislation

By Heather Cassell

Glenn D. Magpantay at the 2016 Gay City News Impact Awards.

Politics

Queens-based attorney Glenn D. Magpantay appointed to US Commission on Civil Rights

By Matt Tracy

AMNY

George Santos accused of sexual harassment by congressional aide

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AMNY

Council members look to increase funding for Drag Story Hour, refuse to cower to far-right protesters

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Politics

Mary Trump headlines Jim Owles dinner

By Andy Humm

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