Matt Tracy, Author at Gay City News

State Senator Erik Bottcher speaks with his former chief of staff, City Council candidate Carl Wilson, at an April 17 artist housing rally in Hell’s Kitchen.

Politics

LGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council’s special election race for District 3

By Matt Tracy

Gotham Cheer performs during Brooklyn Pride's 2024 twilight march.

Pride

30 years of Brooklyn Pride: How the borough’s twilight march became a Fifth Avenue tradition

By Matt Tracy

The flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument on April 16.

National

Trump administration restores Rainbow Flag at Stonewall — but just halfway up

By Matt Tracy

"It is essential that New York City continues to invest in the necessary resources that ensure that New Yorkers have access to HIV and STI prevention methods, including safer sex products," NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said.

Health

NYC renews deal to provide free condoms in fight against STIs

By Matt Tracy

The Rainbow Flag and American Flag blow in the wind during a flag-raising ceremony at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 12.

National

Trump administration agrees to allow Rainbow Flag at Stonewall National Monument

By Matt Tracy

A view of the front steps of New York City Hall.

Judge rules against Trump’s effort to strip NYC education funding over trans inclusion policies

By Matt Tracy

Dominique Jackson delivers remarks at the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative's gala in 2024.

Pride

Dominique Jackson to serve as NYC Pride grand marshal for a second time

By Matt Tracy

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

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who operate Rosary Hill Home in Westchester County, are seeking an exemption from a New York law protecting trans individuals.

Religion

Catholic nursing facility sues Hochul, New York State over trans-inclusive policies

By Matt Tracy

The Caribbean Equality Project at the 2026 Phagwah Parade.

Advocacy

Caribbean Equality Project marches for immigrant justice at Phagwah Parade

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

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.

Crime

Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges

By Matt Tracy

A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2014.

Health

CDC pauses testing for mpox

By Matt Tracy

Governor Kathy Hochul ordered state landmarks to be lit pink, white, and light blue — the colors of the Trans Flag — in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility.

New York’s elected officials mark Transgender Day of Visibility

By Matt Tracy

The morning sky above the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2026.

Legal

Supreme Court ruling against Colorado’s conversion therapy law draws criticism

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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