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Matt Tracy

Matt Tracy is Gay City News’ editor-in-chief.

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The trajectory of mpox cases in New York City so far this year.
Health

NYC mpox cases increase again in September, surpassing 2025 monthly high

By Matt Tracy
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
A general view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 1, 2024.
Legal

Supreme Court begins new term with decisions looming on conversion therapy, trans sports participation

By Matt Tracy
FBI Director Kash Patel gestures as he testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 16, 2025.
National

Report: FBI agent fired for displaying Rainbow Flag on desk

By Matt Tracy
The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City.
From the Editor

Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms

By Matt Tracy
Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives.
Crime

Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband

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
Global Black Gay Men Connect's survey will remain open through November.
Health

Survey seeks feedback from Black gay and trans respondents on long-acting PrEP

By Matt Tracy
Lynn Faria will be the next CEO of SAGE.
Seniors

Lynn Faria named next CEO of SAGE, succeeding Michael Adams

By Matt Tracy
US President Donald Trump talks to the press as he departs the South Lawn of the White House for the U.S. Open, in Washington, U.S., September 7, 2025.
Education

Trump administration cuts millions in education funding from NYC and other cities over trans-inclusive policies

By Matt Tracy
Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker, a military veteran, delivers remarks.
New York City

In My Mind Conference set to bring attention to veterans and 2SLGBTQIA+/SGL Indigenous, Black and people of color

By Matt Tracy
NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.
Sports

Trans athlete sues SUNY Geneseo, NCAA for discrimination on the basis of gender identity

By Matt Tracy
Mayor Eric Adams is continuing to push back on inclusive bathroom policies amid pressure from the Trump administration.
New York City

Adams continues attacking trans-inclusive bathroom policies, but concedes he can’t change them

By Matt Tracy
Dr. Bipin Subedi is the chief of psychiatry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue.
Health

Bellevue’s chief psychiatrist underscores importance of ‘behavioral cues’ and warning signs in suicide prevention

By Matt Tracy
Last year's Cherry Grove Weekend of Women event at the Belvedere.
Events

Second annual Cherry Grove Weekend of Women slated for Oct. 3-5

By Matt Tracy
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Arts

  • 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’
  • ACT UP members join ‘Fairyland’ screening and Q&A
  • “Kiss of the Spider Woman," directed by Bill Condon, opens October 9 in wide release. ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’ updates its perspective, 40 years after the original

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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