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Pride Month flags vandalized near Stonewall National Monument: police

A preliminary investigation found an unidentified person had removed and destroyed 160 flags in the area around 8 p.m. Thursday, according to police.

Harnessing Our LGBTQ+ Cultural Vibrancy Will Help NYC Survive and Thrive

New York City's revival plans should include LGBTQ+ community, says Josh Wood.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Signs Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care

Among other things, the order will keep city resources from being used for out-of-state investigations.

Are You a Queer Floridian Contemplating a Move to New York City?

New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants you, but make sure to bring an open mind, thick skin, sharp elbows, and a thick wallet.

NYC Mayor Considering ‘Jail the Gays’ Pastor for Administration Role

Pastor Fernando Cabrera drew ire for his support of a Ugandan bill that would have put LGBTQ+ people to death.

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Harasser Tells Gay Jewish New Yorker He's 'Desecrating God'

Adam Eli, who was wearing a pink yarmulke and other gay-identified items, was harassed by a stranger at a Chelsea subway station.

NYPD officers involved in fatal shooting of gay Black man Kawaski Trawick won't be disciplined

Five years after the Black gay man was fatally shot in his Bronx apartment, the NYPD’s decision not to discipline the involved officers has sparked widespread anger and calls for accountability.

NYC Elects Record Six Out City Council Members

The winners include several people of color and the youngest person ever elected to the council.

After years of exclusion, Staten Island will host LGBTQ-friendly St. Patrick's Day parade

The New York City government is responding to years of LGBTQ+ exclusion by hosting a new, second parade, which will welcome queer groups in Staten Island for the first time.

NYPD Officers May Be Cleared in Killing of Gay Black Man, According to Draft Report

An advocacy group calls on Mayor Adams and Commissioner Caban to overturn the recommendation and decry continued obstruction and lack of accountability.

Trans Woman Stabbed to Death in NYC Park, Allegedly Over a Wig

The crime occured on Saturday morning in a city hollowed out by disease.

Trans Woman Alleges Three Sexual Assaults at NYC's Rikers Island Jail

Latee Brockington, who has filed suit against the city, says she was housed with male inmates despite repeated requests to be moved to a women's unit.

Chicago's Lesbian Mayor Lori Lightfoot Resoundingly Loses Reelection

The issue of crime took center stage in the nation's third-largest city.

LGBTQ+ Groups Denied Spot in Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade

A journalist was reportedly shoved by parade organizers in a tense scene.

Dem Campaigns Chair Sean Patrick Maloney Loses House Seat: 'Blame Me'

The gay U.S. representative remains a central figure in the battle for congress.

Hate Crime: Trans Woman Pushed Onto Subway Tracks

New York City Police are hunting for the deranged man who assaulted a transgender woman and pushed her off a subway platform.

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Why Was This Gay Man Killed in His Kitchen?

Personal trainer Kawaski Trawick died at the hands of the NYPD. Activists say he would still be alive if trained mental health experts, and not cops responded to mental health calls.

Hell's Kitchen Gay Bars React to Attacks on Queer Men

Several men were arrested following the deaths of two men who were allegedly drugged and robbed.

Gay NYC Council Member's Event Casts Light on Anti-LGBTQ+ Crimes

Erik Bottcher, who's up for reelection, is concerned with the recent spate of crimes against LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

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Rep. Ted Lieu Will Donate Ed Buck's Funds to Civil Rights Groups

After another man was found dead at Buck's home Monday, Lieu distances himself from his donations.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Vows Crackdown on Proud Boys for Hateful Mob Attack

Members of the Proud Boys, a violent Trump-loving group, were filmed beating men to the ground while hurling homophobic slurs.