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

Politics

City Council bolsters training and transparency for LGBTQ care, but gay Republican votes ‘no’

By Matt Tracy

Election day man at polls

AMNY

2025 Elections: What you need to know before voting

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sent a letter urging President Donald Trump to commute, or shorten, ex-Rep. George Santos' prison sentence.

LI Press

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for Trump to commute George Santos’ sentence

Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth.

Health

Clinicians call on Hochul to approve shield law to protect youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón looks at the camera during a portrait with the American Flag in the background.

Health

Puerto Rico restricts gender-affirming care for people under 21

By Matt Tracy

US President Donald Trump uses a gavel after signing the sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2025.

Politics

Anti-trans provisions scrapped from Trump’s massive bill

By Matt Tracy

Justin Sanchez (R) celebrating at Zona de Cuba in the South Bronx after taking a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for City Council District 17 on June 24, 2025.

Politics

Former Stonewall Democratic Club president Justin Sanchez wins Bronx Council race

By Sadie Brown

gender affirming care

Bronx Times

‘Scary and Depressing’: Bronx LGBTQ+ community reacts to SCOTUS ruling on gender affirming care

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal claimed victory in the Democratic primary for Manhattan borough president on June 24, 2025.

Politics

Hoylman-Sigal leads strong night for LGBTQ candidates in New York City

By Matt Tracy

Brad Hoylman-Sigal wins Democratic nomination for Manhattan borough president

AMNY

2025 Elections: Brad Hoylman-Sigal appears to win Democratic nomination for Manhattan borough president, and make history

rendering of casino in Times Square

AMNY

EXCLUSIVE | Caesars Palace pledges $5M investment in community sexual health center if Times Square casino bid approved

Politics

Mayor Eric Adams on NYC Pride, his LGBTQ record, gender-affirming care, and more

By Matt Tracy

Andrew Cuomo

AMNY

Leading mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo on how he would handle immigration, Trump, housing crisis

Democratic mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani present arguments as Whitney Tilson and Michael Blake look on during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.

Politics

Mayoral poll shows Mamdani and Cuomo leading among LGBTQ voters in Democratic primary

By Matt Tracy

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.

Politics

LGBTQ candidates competing in primary election contests in NYC

By Matt Tracy

Former Assemblymember Michael Blake, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and Comptroller Brad Lander participate in a mayoral forum at Red Eye NY on May 31, 2025.

Politics

Six mayoral candidates talk LGBTQ issues at Red Eye NY forum

By Matt Tracy

More from Around NYC

NY: Thousands celebrate the West Indian Day Parade.

Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner outline security measures for J’Ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade

permits

Permits filed for residential building with 38 units in Crotona Park East

Costume designer and band leader Natasha Hinds of Karibbean Island Pulse Kidz, surrounded by costumes ready for children to compete in the August 30 Junior costume competition on the streets of Crown Heights, and the Brooklyn Museum grounds.

Karibbean Island Pulse Kidz to depict the five senses of carnival in junior competition on Aug. 30

Jonah Tong of Mets throws funky off pitching mound.

Jonah Tong makes a whale of a debut for Mets after speeding his way to The Show