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New York City subway station to be renamed in honor of Stonewall

A bill passed by the state legislature now awaits the governor’s signature.

How New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Makes a Change From Cuomo

LGBTQ+ activists expect the Empire State's new governor to be a strong advocate in Albany.

Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.

Meet Jeff Lewis, the Gay Man Who Is N.Y. Gov. Hochul's Chief of Staff

He found the path to his dream job after meeting Hochul in a blizzard.

Almost 5,000 New Yorkers have 'X' gender markers on their IDs

The Gender Recognition Act of 2022 made a third gender option available on state-issued identification in New York.

New York I.D. Cards Will Soon Feature X Gender Marker Option

Changing names, sex designation, and birth certificates will also be easier due to the state's Gender Recognition Act. 

New York Announces Big Statewide Investments in LGBTQ+ Community

Democrats in New York announced that the state will spend millions to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Cuomo Resigns Following Harassment Report That Ensnared LGBTQ Notables

Cuomo has been known as an LGBTQ+ ally, but his response to the sexual harassment report has tarnished two LGBTQ+ leaders.

Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer, Couple Who Took on DOMA, Honored With Street Sign

A court case involving the couple helped bring down the Defense of Marriage Act.

LGBTQ+ Seniors to Have Access to Expanded Services in N.Y.

A new law will help thousands of older LGBTQ+ New Yorkers and those living with HIV.

Here are the states that have laws protecting abortion and gender-affirming care

These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.

Alphonso David Says HRC Treated Him Differently Because of Race

David, fired by the Human Rights Campaign last week, made a charge of racism in the first interview he's given since his ouster. 

Cecilia Gentili, trans activist, actress, and author, has died at 52

Gentili worked for the rights of trans people and others, and was an actress on Pose and an award-winning author.

George Santos, the Fabulist Lawmaker, Is Expelled from Congress

The gay New York Republican congressman’s curtain call has come on his most extraordinary performance as the sixth person in history to be kicked out of the body.

Kamala Harris Makes Historic Visit to Stonewall Inn, Vows to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate

As one of Harris’s many firsts, she is now the first sitting Vice President of the United States to visit the famed queer space.

Robert Zimmerman Focuses on Removing George Santos After Election Loss

Though Zimmerman lost to Santos last November, he is busy working with bipartisan groups and citizens in the district to remove the "liar and cheat."

Meet the Man New York Democrats Want to Replace George Santos

Democrats are hoping to put a former congressman in the seat left vacant following George Santos's expulsion.

Cuomo's Goodbye: Taking Credit for Marriage, Tainting LGBTQ+ Leaders

The soon-to-be ex-governor takes many people, along with his dignity, down with him.

Human Rights Campaign and Alphonso David Reach Lawsuit Settlement

David, HRC's former president, had sued the organization after his firing, claiming racial discrimination.