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Here's what Zohran Mamdani has promised to do for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers as mayor

Here's everything Zohran Mamdani wants to do for LGBTQ+ people in NYC.

Out former CDC vaccines head Demetre Daskalakis named chief medical officer at NYC LGBTQ+ health center

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who walked out of the CDC over Trump's health policies, will begin his new role at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in February.

Gay NYC councilman running for Congress says America is at a crossroads

“We are either going to reject hatred and bigotry and discrimination, or our country will succumb to it,” Erik Bottcher told The Advocate.

How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem

Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.

Gay NYC city council member Erik Bottcher joins Jack Schlossberg in packed race for Jerry Nadler’s House seat

His launch draws heavily on themes he shared in a recent interview with The Advocate.

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Spectacular Republican losses prove MAGA's transphobic playbook doesn't win elections

Across the country, voters chose inclusion, empathy, and competence over cruelty and division.

Zohran Mamdani will continue 'standing up' for transgender people as New York City mayor

Zohran Mamdani dominated the LGBTQ+ vote in NYC, with 82 percent of the community casting their ballots for him.

Zohran Mamdani, LGBTQ+ ally, wins New York City mayoral election and makes history

Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist and queer ally, will be New York City's next mayor.

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo’s complete track records on LGBTQ+ issues

Here are both Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo's complete track records on LGBTQ+ rights.

NYC mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani makes 1 a.m. surprise campaign stop at gay bar

In a surprise campaign stop, Mamdani thanked Brooklyn's Papi Juice "for creating a space for queer and trans New Yorkers."

AOC tells Riley Gaines to 'get a real job' instead of attacking trans people

AOC had a short but scathing response after failed college swimmer Riley Gaines challenged her to a debate.

Meet the folks of Euphoria, the NYC Gay Men's Chorus's trans and nonbinary affinity group

New York City's GMC is expanding its definition as a queer arts and advocacy organization, and the newly-founded Euphoria affinity group for trans and nonbinary members showcases what a modern queer-inclusive singing organization can strive to be.

This transgender boxer is fighting to save his mentor — and unlikely friend — from ICE captivity

Trans boxer Nolan Hanson tells The Advocate about his fight to get his mentor, Talap Mamyrkanov, out of ICE detention.

Judge orders immediate release of gay Jamaican asylum seeker detained by ICE

A federal judge in Manhattan determined ICE violated Rickardo Anthony Kelly's right to due process.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman bashes Democrats. Here’s why he says he’s 'politically homeless'

Sam Altman says it has to do with the party's relationship with billionaires like him.

Gay U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres surprises MSNBC panel with announcement on New York governor candidacy

"That's news!" said one of the Morning Joe panelists after the New York congressman revealed his plans.

16-year-old girl in critical condition after shooting after New York Pride

Police said it is too early to know if the shooting after NYC Pride was a hate crime.

These 22 pics from 1970s NYC Pride marches show 'a moment without society’s prejudices'

An exhibition is showcasing the early marches of the LGBTQ+ liberation movement in 1970s New York City.

As companies stop sponsoring Pride, this NYC brewery is giving money directly to trans people

"We want to be very clear: our support isn’t conditional, and it’s not new," Brooklyn Brewery President Robin Ottaway tells The Advocate.

Kevin Aviance ‘lucky to be alive’ in New York City hospital after serious health scare

The legendary drag performer was rushed to the hospital with trouble breathing.