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Politics

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AMNY

Who’s Next to Lead the City Council?

Councilmember Tiffany Cabán of Queens.
Politics

Out City Council candidates win big in general election races

By Matt Tracy
Zohran Mamdani speaks at an election night rally in Brooklyn after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race on November 4, 2025.
Politics

Mamdani dominated LGBTQ vote in mayoral race, exit polls show

By Matt Tracy
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal delivers remarks on Election Night after he was elected Manhattan borough president.
Politics

Brad Hoylman-Sigal wins race for Manhattan borough president, making LGBTQ history

By Dashiell Allen
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is emphasizing his commitment to LGBTQ rights ahead of Election Day.
Politics

Confronting Trump, Mamdani vows to ‘cherish’ trans rights and make NYC a ‘true sanctuary’

By Matt Tracy
Assemblymember Deborah Glick, the first out member of the State Legislature, addresses the crowd during a protest near the Stonewall Inn in February of 2025.
Politics

Deborah Glick, first out New York State lawmaker, won’t run for re-election

By Matt Tracy
Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams at press conference
AMNY

Op-ed | Why Mayor Adams says he’s endorsing Andrew Cuomo to succeed him

Election day man at polls
AMNY

2025 Elections: What you need to know before voting

President Donald Trump said he commuted George Santos' prison sentence in a Truth Social post.
LI Press

Santos is back with a ‘large slice of humble pie’ following Trump’s commutation

Zohran Mamdani, wearing a "Gays for Zohran" pin, delivers remarks to the crowd at a National Coming Out Day rally on Oct. 11, 2025.
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.
Education

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

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SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
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US premier of “An Ordinary Afternoon in 1974”!
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THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY Crystal Field,
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A Package Full of Memories
Theater for the New City

A searing portrait of union power in act
May 2, 1 pm

May Day Celebration Brunch, Film Showing and Discussion
Freedom Hall

Definitions of queerness and masculinity
May 2, 4:30 pm

Queerness, Masculinity, and Class
LGBT Center

Join us for a historic night as the Loui
May 2, 8 pm

Queens Premiere Louis Armstrong House Orchestra
Colden Auditorium

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Eat The Patriarch
Bechdel Project Studios

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Arts

  • AmberGray (Riff Raff), Juliette Lewis(Magenta), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Columbia), and AndrewDurand (Brad) in "Rocky Horror." Roundabout’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ revival is the ultimate time warp
  • Paisley Fields dressing for the job they want‘Because I am country’: Paisley Fields challenges country music norms with raw songs and a deeply personal journey
  • Q&A: ‘Blue Film’ director and cast discuss desire, power, and intimacy
  • “Our Land," directed by Lucrecia Martel, opens May 1 at Film Forum. ‘Our Land’ investigates the injustices of Argentina’s history
  • David Tag (as Jake), left, with Benji (as Lloyd Eyre-Morgan) in "Departures." Q&A: Director Lloyd Eyre-Morgan on love, trauma, and intimacy in ‘Departures’

Crime

  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police

Perspectives

  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait

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Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day
Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day mobilizes hundreds across borough for community service

Aaron Judge at the 46th Annual Yankees Homecoming Dinner on Sunday, April 19.
Bronx Times

Yankees raise record $2.5M for foundation at 46th Annual Homecoming Dinner

Reggae artist Beenie Man performs at the Reggae Sumfest 2014 in Montego Bay, July 19, 2014.
Caribbean Life

Beenie Man to headline Best of Best Music Festival

City Council members speak about bills to promote vaccines in NYC
AMNY

City Council moves bills to promote vaccines in NYC as federal government, under RFK Jr., rolls back requirements

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