Gay City News

10/15/2025

LGBTQ issues have not been at the forefront of the race for New York City mayor, but the city’s next leader will be taking the reins at a time when the Trump administration is relentlessly targeting trans individuals and the broader q***r community.

LGBTQ issues have not been at the forefront of this year’s pivotal race for New York City mayor, but the city’s next leader will be taking over the reins at

10/14/2025

Q***r New Yorkers, from world-famous actors and drag performers to LGBTQ grassroots activists, joined the volunteer-led group G**s for Zohran for a National Coming Out Day rally.

The rally, which was organized by the volunteer-led group G**s for Zohran — which is unaffiliated with Mamdani’s campaign — drew hundreds of people who

10/09/2025

New York City reported 61 cases of mpox in September — the most in one month so far this year — as the city continues to face a months-long uptick in cases dating back to the spring.

New York City reported 61 cases of mpox in September — the most in one month so far this year — as the city continues to face a months-long uptick in cases

10/09/2025

Manhattan Councilmember Erik Bottcher, the co-chair of the City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus, raised $683,241 in the first 24 hours since announcing his potential candidacy for Congress to succeed Representative Jerrold Nadler in New York's District 12.

Manhattan Councilmember Erik Bottcher, the co-chair of the City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus, raised $683,241 in the first 24 hours since announcing his

10/09/2025

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Over the next 13 days, invites you to 130+ films, premieres, parties, events + more across NYC + streaming nationwide.

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10/08/2025

NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher, who co-chairs the City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus, is considering a campaign for Congress in the race to replace retiring Congressmember Jerrold Nadler, a 17-term lawmaker who represents District 12.

Out gay Councilmember Erik Bottcher of Manhattan is considering a campaign for Congress in the race to replace retiring Congressmember Jerrold Nadler, a

10/07/2025

After today's arguments about Colorado's ban on conversion therapy on minors, it seems likely that the Supreme Court will find that it would violate the First Amendment for the state to enforce the law against therapists whose therapy consists entirely of speech.

10/06/2025

Check out more than a dozen Halloween events throughout the rest of the month.

October has officially begun, and so have the Halloween festivities! Here is a list of events to attend this month.

10/03/2025

FBI Director Kash Patel fired an FBI agent in training for having a Rainbow Flag on his desk last year — before President Donald Trump even took office — according to reports.

FBI Director Kash Patel fired an FBI agent in training for having a Rainbow Flag on his desk last year — before President Donald Trump even took office.

10/02/2025

The final weekend of September marked the first annual Here Q***r Sober Roundup, a three-day-long conference consisting of events and panels geared towards the sober q***r community.

The final weekend of September marked the first annual Here Q***r Sober Roundup, a three-day-long conference consisting of events and panels geared towards

10/02/2025

The films at The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival aren't afraid to go there.

From sexy to subversive, is packed with daring stories you won’t see anywhere else.

Watch Films. Push Back. October 9-21, 2025. newfest.org/festival

Over 130 q***r films and more! In theaters throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan and streaming in the US. October 9-21, 2025

10/01/2025

The 37th edition of NewFest, New York’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival, begins Oct. 9 and screens at various theaters as well as virtually.

The 37th edition of NewFest, New York’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival, begins Oct. 9 with the premiere of “Blue Moon,” Richard Linklater’s film about closeted lyricist