Bernie Wagenblast Steps All the Way In, Giving Voice to Hope
At 66, the New York City subway announcer comes out as trans amid life’s chaos, confusion, and contest, finally reaching her destination.
May 4, 2023
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New York City subway station to be renamed in honor of Stonewall
A bill passed by the state legislature now awaits the governor’s signature.
June 10, 2024
New York Subway Passenger Stabbed by Man Yelling Antigay Slurs
The man was upset the victim's music was too loud when he allegedly stabbed him in what police say is a possible hate crime.
June 3, 2022
Gay Man Stabbed on New York City Subway in Suspected Hate Crime
The alleged attacker was reportedly provoked by seeing the victim with his partner.Â
August 7, 2016
Bernie Wagenblast, the Voice of New York City Subways, Comes Out as Transgender
Wagenblast, 66, has been aware of her true gender since childhood but has just begun living full-time in that identity.
April 28, 2023
Friday Feel-Good: Gay New York Couple Rescued, Raised Baby Abandoned In Subway
A screenwriter and his partner got more than they bargained for -- and more than they could have ever dreamed of -- in this touching story from The New York Times.
March 1, 2013
New Yorker Killed in Hate Crime After 'Blowing Kisses'
A 69-year-old man was stabbed to death in a New York subway station Monday after 'blowing kisses' to the younger assailant.
September 17, 2013
Man in MAGA Hat Who Assaulted Immigrant Arrested
A man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat pushed an immigrant onto the subway tracks in New York last week.
April 28, 2018
The voice of the NYC subway and her journey to trans euphoria
Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of the New York subway, came out as a trans woman last year. Now, she's sharing what it's like living her authentic life.
January 19, 2024
Trans woman loses lower legs in NYC subway attack. Now, friends rally to help her
The man with whom she was in a relationship is accused of throwing her in front of a train. He is charged with assault and attempted murder.
April 19, 2024
Arrest Made in NYC Subway Stabbing Death of Gay Man
The dead man had been the victim of an anti-LGBTQ+ stabbing hate crime on a subway train last year.
June 23, 2023
How Subway Fare Evasion Crackdowns Hurt LGBTQ New Yorkers
As police presence has increased on New York transit, advocates fear the consequences.
November 3, 2019
WATCH: Suspect Caught on Video in Antigay Subway Beating
Police need help finding the suspect in a beating on the subway.
October 2, 2015
Gay Victim of Bronx Subway Stabbing Speaks Out, Suspect Arrested
The suspect, Runadieo Jordan, faces hate crime charges.
June 7, 2022
New York Rapist Targets Lesbians
A woman who was raped at knifepoint in a Brooklyn neighborhood last Sunday was told by her attacker, 'I'm doing this because you're gay.'
June 20, 2013
Gay Man Takes Down Antigay Preacher on Subway
A subway rider stands up for himself.
February 19, 2013
Transphobic Subway Rider: "Don't Judge Me"
Sarah Eldridge, whose transphobic tirade against Pearl Love went viral on social media, will not apologize for her behavior.
May 11, 2016
WATCH: Anderson Cooper Talks to Gay Dads Who Found Their Baby on the Subway
The gay New York couple who rescued and are raising the abandoned baby they found appeared on Anderson to share their incredible story.
March 11, 2013
