Michael Seltzer, prominent LGBTQ+ activist and fundraiser in fight against AIDS, dead at 78
Seltzer spurred philanthropic organizations to take the AIDS crisis seriously.
September 10, 2025
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Carla Smith Looks to Continue Life of Service as CEO of New York LGBT Community Center
Smith will succeed Glennda Testone, who's leaving the center after 14 years.
December 7, 2023
In the Galleries: Once Upon a Time and Now
To celebrate New York's LGBT Community Center's renovation an historic collection of work is on show.
February 2, 2015
We Must Make Hate Crime Laws Better
We currently lack the information -- and will -- to make a dent in violence perpetrated against minorities, writes Trevon Mayers of New York's LGBT Community Center.
November 26, 2019
'Broadway Backwards' to Celebrate 10 Years of Singers Swapping Genders
Men perform female songs and women perform male songs in this star-studded annual benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and New York's LGBT Community Center.
January 14, 2015
Tales of Coming Out
On October 11 millions of openly gay Americans will reflect on the day they took those brave first steps out of the closet, providing support and encouragement to others who have yet to find their voice. In day one of our series on coming out, Lair star David Moretti (pictured), Big Brother's Marcellas Reynolds, and New York LGBT Community Center executive director Richard D. Burns share their stories.
October 7, 2008
Is the Queer Community Eating Its Own (Again)?
Recent battles over the rainbow flag and the Star of David have exposed long-simmering biases.
July 28, 2017
WATCH: Donors Help LGBT Youth Center After Sandy
Spurred on by Ally Sheedy and others, donations have been rolling in to the Ali Forney Center after Hurricane Sandy devastated its West Chelsea drop-in center, but more money is needed.
November 16, 2012
Hillary Clinton Demands Trump Condemn Persecution of Gay and Bi Men in Chechnya
While at an event at New York City's LGBT center, Clinton slammed Trump's silence on Chechnya.
April 21, 2017
New York's Gov. Cuomo Signs Trans Rights Bill, Conversion Therapy Ban
New Yorkers had fought for years to enact such legislation.
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January 25, 2019
After Vegas Attack, LGBT Groups Again Call for Gun Control
"Thoughts and prayers without action are meaningless," says Gays Against Guns.
October 2, 2017
Sara Ramirez Refunded Donation From NYC LGBT Center After Dearth of Bi-Plus Support
The activist and actress has now given her donation to an organization that specifically offers support to the bi-plus community.Â
March 13, 2019
Gays Against Guns: Here, Queer, and Taking Action
The direct action group Gays Against Guns, formed post-Orlando, has already attracted hundreds of supporters in the fight for stronger gun control.
July 1, 2016
Staph Retreat
Reports of a "flesh-eating," drug-resistant bacterial infection spreading among gay men prompted a media frenzy, a gay backlash, and finally, an apology from the researchers behind the study. Tim Murphy sorts out what happened -- and what you need to know about MRSA.
February 22, 2008
Gay Insurrectionist Brandon Straka Pleas Out, Gets House Arrest & Fine
The social media influencer with over a million followers is one of the most prominent cases from the events of January 6, 2021.
January 24, 2022
