Matt Tracy, Author at Gay City News

Jason Collins, center, is flanked by Barton Lee Jackson III to his left and Phyllis Mehalakes to his right.

Sports

Jason Collins joins Nets’ Pride night and calls on sports world to ‘fight for equality’

By Matt Tracy

"The Ball," a documentary about the underground ballroom scene in early 1970s New York City, will be featured at the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival.

Cinema

Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight BIPOC representation and honor Sakia Gunn

By Matt Tracy

‘Thank You For Coming Out’ podcast paves the way for new TYFCO Collective

By Matt Tracy

The LGBT Community Center, located at 207 W. 13th St. in Manhattan, is voluntarily recognizing a staff union.

New York City’s LGBT Center swiftly recognizes staff union

By Matt Tracy

A ribbon-cutting ceremony signals the opening of Queensborough Community College's Pride Center on March 26.

Queensborough Community College opens new Pride Center

By Matt Tracy

Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center.

Guest Perspective

Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

By Cornelius Wiggins, youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center

Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.

Politics

Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forum

By Matt Tracy

On the scene at a Transgender Day of Visibility event in New York City in 2023.

How Rachel Crandall Crocker came up with International Transgender Day of Visibility

By Matt Tracy

Pride Sunday in 2024.

Pride

NYC Pride announces theme for 2025

By Matt Tracy

Advocates at the State Capitol in Albany.

Health

In Albany, LGBTQ groups urge state to boost funding for trans New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy

Ness Star holds the Trans Flag at the 2022 Transgender Day of Visibility event at Marsha P. Johnson State Park.

Events

Transgender Day of Visibility events in New York City

By Matt Tracy

Grindr's "Right Now" feature is now available in New York City and more than a dozen other cities.

News

Grindr introduces ‘Right Now’ feature in NYC and 14 other cities

By Matt Tracy

Members of both the US Senate and House of Representatives are voicing concern over reports that the Trump administration is slashing HIV/AIDS funding and programs.

Health

More than 100 lawmakers warn Trump against gutting HIV/AIDS prevention services

By Matt Tracy

Rainbow Flags at NYC Pride in 2024.

Health

Report shows LGBTQ New Yorkers face mental health disparities

By Matt Tracy

A Pride event at Yeshiva University in 2019.

After years-long legal fight, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ club

By Matt Tracy

Standing up for the healthcare rights of trans youth.

Health

Dozens of New York groups call on state to create $50 million contingency fund for gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

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