This transgender boxer is fighting to save his mentor — and unlikely friend — from ICE captivity
Trans boxer Nolan Hanson tells The Advocate about his fight to get his mentor, Talap Mamyrkanov, out of ICE detention.
September 2, 2025
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Gay artist-activist couple killed in upstate New York; suspect charged with murder
Prominent Buffalo couple Mickey Harmon and Jordan Celotto were found dead in their home Tuesday.
March 7, 2025
Justice in Buffalo
Queer youth are still fighting for dignity in one of New York State's largest cities. This month they found some justice.Â
May 17, 2017
Transgender Woman Murdered in Buffalo
The death of Tonya Harvey is the third reported homicide of a transgender American this year.
February 8, 2018
Social media influencers pass out banned LGBTQ+ children's book at Buffalo Pride
A perfect way to start Pride Month!
June 4, 2024
How Lesbians Took Back Buffalo
How an upstate New York upstart managed to corral hundreds of queer women into an "Ambush."
January 31, 2013
Is Buffalo Really the Most Homophobic City in America?
A gay son of the Queen City on what's really behind Buffalo's latest distinction.
March 17, 2016
LGBT Activist Goes Missing, Community Rallies
LGBT activist Frank Goldberg was last seen at her brother's house on Buffalo's west side around 6:30 p.m. On-foot search parties are underway.
December 21, 2013
Terrorist Who Killed 2 at Gay Bar Inspired by Buffalo Shooter
Police officials in Slovakia have reclassified a shooting at a popular LGBTQ+ bar as an act of hate-inspired terrorism.
October 19, 2022
Jen Richards Guests on 'Clarice,' Helps Reframe the Buffalo Bill Story
A new Clarice teaser reveals a storyline that runs counter to The Silence of the Lambs' harmful trans narrative.Â
May 6, 2021
Controversial N.Y. Pol Carl Paladino Removed From Buffalo School Board
Paladino has a history of racist and anti-LGBT rhetoric, but it's a violation of meetings law that got him kicked off the board.
August 17, 2017
Buffalo Church Removes 'Jesus Had 2 Dads' Sign After Uproar
The pastor of the Catholic parish says he didn't realize the message could be construed as supporting same-sex marriage or parenting by gay couples.
November 16, 2015
NFL’s Buffalo Bills come out supporting gay flag football team, but one bigoted former player is not amused
The National Gay Flag Football League plays its annual championship Pride Bowl in Chicago this weekend.
June 22, 2024
Ky. Customer: 'Sorry I Don't Tip Faggots'
A gay server at Buffalo Wild Wings received a hateful slur in place of a tip on a receipt.
January 28, 2017
Seventh-Grader Hopes to Bring Pride to Illinois Suburb
Twelve-year-old Molly Pinta is raising funds to bring Pride to her hometown of Buffalo Grove.
July 12, 2018
Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History as First Lesbian WH Press Secretary
In her first briefing in the post, Jean-Pierre honored the victims of the Buffalo shooting and noted the historic nature of her position as a Black and queer immigrant.
May 16, 2022
Lesbian teen cornered by server in bathroom and forced to prove gender files charges
Gerika Mudra, 18, says a Buffalo Wild Wings waiter made her show her breasts to prove she could use the women's restroom.
August 13, 2025