Matt Tracy, Author at Gay City News

Advocates band together to stand up for trans youth.

From the Editor

Do not normalize transphobia in New York

By Matt Tracy

Kawaski Trawick, a gay man, was shot to death by police in his Bronx home in 2019.

Crime

No punishment for cops in Kawaski Trawick case, NYPD says

By Matt Tracy

Former State Senator Thomas Duane speaks during a Community Board 5 meeting on April 11.

New York City

LGBTQ New Yorkers and electeds urge CB5 to condemn anti-trans education council resolution

By Matt Tracy

Trans and non-binary detainees at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility are accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement of mistreatment.

Legal

Trans and non-binary detainees accuse ICE of discrimination and mistreatment

By Matt Tracy

Vice President Kamala Harris, left, shakes hands with President Joe Biden, right, after introducing him at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Politics

Biden campaign launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’ to mobilize LGBTQ voters

By Matt Tracy

Hotel Chelsea is at 222 W. 23rd St. in Manhattan.

New York City

NPS allocates $25k to highlight Hotel Chelsea’s LGBTQ legacy on Register of Historic Places

By Matt Tracy

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley cuts down the net after the Final Four college basketball championship game against Iowa in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland.

Sports

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley stands up for trans athletes

By Matt Tracy

Books

Report: LGBTQ titles lead growing list of banned books in US

By Matt Tracy

Health

In historic role, Rachel Levine navigates hostile climate with a focus on protecting youth

By Matt Tracy

Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7.

Crime

Two men arrested on drug charges in Cecilia Gentili’s death

By Matt Tracy

From left to right: Ken Lustbader of the LGBT Historic Sites Project; Finn Brigham and Patrick McGovern of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center; and Bernie Wagenblast at the Christopher Street-Sheridan Square station.

New York City

Bernie Wagenblast, out trans ‘voice of the subway,’ rolls out podcast and visibility campaign

By Donna Aceto & Matt Tracy

Bangkok, Thailand's capital and the seat of parliament. Members of the lower house voted overwhelmingly to approve marriage equality.

International

Thailand’s lawmakers vote to approve marriage equality

By Matt Tracy

Religion

Citing anti-LGBTQ teachings, more Americans ditch religion: survey

By Matt Tracy

National

Medical examiner releases Nex Benedict’s full autopsy

By Matt Tracy

Pride

NYC Pride announces 2024 events, including Youth Pride and PrideFest

By Matt Tracy

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

Events

Roundup of Transgender Day of Visibility events in NYC

By Matt Tracy

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Matt Tracy

Do not normalize transphobia in New York

No punishment for cops in Kawaski Trawick case, NYPD says

LGBTQ New Yorkers and electeds urge CB5 to condemn anti-trans education council resolution

Trans and non-binary detainees accuse ICE of discrimination and mistreatment

Biden campaign launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’ to mobilize LGBTQ voters

NPS allocates $25k to highlight Hotel Chelsea’s LGBTQ legacy on Register of Historic Places

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley stands up for trans athletes

Report: LGBTQ titles lead growing list of banned books in US

In historic role, Rachel Levine navigates hostile climate with a focus on protecting youth

Two men arrested on drug charges in Cecilia Gentili’s death

Bernie Wagenblast, out trans ‘voice of the subway,’ rolls out podcast and visibility campaign

Thailand’s lawmakers vote to approve marriage equality

Citing anti-LGBTQ teachings, more Americans ditch religion: survey

Medical examiner releases Nex Benedict’s full autopsy

NYC Pride announces 2024 events, including Youth Pride and PrideFest

Roundup of Transgender Day of Visibility events in NYC

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