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.
June 10, 2024
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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.
September 22, 2021
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Sets Date for Special Election to Replace George Santos
Here's when the election is being held.
December 6, 2023
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.
December 21, 2024
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.
November 1, 2021
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.
May 17, 2024
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.
May 30, 2022
Gay U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres surprises MSNBC panel with announcement on New York governor candidacy
"That's news!" said one of the Morning Joe panelists after the New York congressman revealed his plans.
July 2, 2025
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.
July 5, 2023
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.
August 10, 2021
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.
June 22, 2023
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.
October 20, 2022
Here are the states that have laws protecting abortion and gender-affirming care
These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.
May 27, 2024
Two more arrested in death of transgender man Sam Nordquist
Kimberly L. Sochia and Thomas G. Eaves are charged with second-degree murder "of depraved indifference" in connection with the death of the trans man.
February 21, 2025
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.
September 13, 2021
Vigils honor life of Sam Nordquist, trans man tortured and killed in upstate New York
Two vigils are being held tonight, and another one went on Monday night as the investigation into Nordquist's death continues.
February 18, 2025
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.
February 7, 2024
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.
December 1, 2023
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.
June 27, 2023
OpenAI’s Sam Altman bashes Democrats. Here’s why he says he’s 'politically homeless'
Sam Altman says it has to do with the party's relationship with billionaires like him.
July 9, 2025
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."
February 17, 2023