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The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time during the country's biggest-ever outbreak, in a worrying development African scientists warn could make it more difficult to stop the disease.

Health

UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the first time

By MARIA CHENG, AP

The courthouse for the New York Appellate Division, 2nd Department, in Brooklyn.

Legal

New York court decides marriage law applies retroactively in lesbian divorce case

By Arthur S. Leonard

Village Apothecary receives a City Council citation from Councilmember Erik Bottcher of Manhattan.

Health

Village Apothecary, independent pharmacy specializing in HIV, turns 40

By Heather Cassell

Transgender women will not be allowed to compete in international women’s cricket.

Sports

Transgender women barred from playing in international women’s cricket

By Associated Press

High school students hold a memorial and vigil in Washington Square Park for trans people who have died in the past year.

Emotional vigils highlight Transgender Day of Remembrance in New York City

By Dashiell Allen & Matt Tracy

President Joe Biden described the murders of transgender individuals as "unacceptable" in a statement marking Transgender Day of Remembrance.

National

Biden marks Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Matt Tracy

Last year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan.

Petition blasts Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade over non-binary participants, ‘LGBTQ agenda’

By Matt Tracy

Assemblymember Daniel O'Donnell during his campaign for public advocate in early 2019.

Politics

Daniel O’Donnell announces he will not seek re-election

By Matt Tracy

Maddox Guerilla works with organizations serving LGBTQ youth around the country and the world.

Youth

Youth advocates pave the way for the next generation of LGBTQ leaders

By Matt Tracy

A demonstrator holds a picture of Aguascalientes state electoral court magistrate Jesus Ociel Baena in Mexico City on Nov. 13, 2023. The first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial position in Mexico was found dead with their partner at home Monday in the central Mexican city of Aguascalientes after receiving death threats because of gender identity, authorities said.

Mexico’s LGBTQ community mourns death of first non-binary magistrate

By Dashiell Allen

Judge Seth Marnin listens to speakers before getting sworn in.

Legal

Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission announces new co-chair, two new members

By Dashiell Allen

The US Supreme Court is seen on Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.

Legal

Supreme Court denies Florida’s request to enforce anti-drag law during appeal

By Matt Tracy

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Cabán of Queens and Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn leads the City Council's banner.

Seniors

City Council votes to establish commission on LGBTQ older adults

By Dashiell Allen

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LI Press

George Santos Not Running For Re-Election To House of Representatives

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Schneps Podcasts

Fostering Equity for NY’s K-12 After School and Summer Programs w Rachel Gazdick

The Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. United States Courthouse is home to the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Legal

Federal court rejects challenge to Florida’s anti-trans sports law

By Arthur S. Leonard

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City Council passes Brooklyn CM Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill with veto-proof majority

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Local artist brings public art project, “Pulse of NY,” to the Bronx and beyond

A fire burns at Prospect Park, New York City, New York, U.S., November 8, 2024, in this picture obtained from social media.

Adams bans grilling in parks amid elevated fire risk, historic drought

A handgun lays on the ground after a man was shot multiple times.

Gun recovered on street after shooting leaves man injured in Brooklyn