LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
Staten Island St. Patrick's Parade to include LGBTQ+ groups in 2025
The Richmond County St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee will allow LGBTQ+ groups to march in the parade this year for the first time in its 60-year history.
Revelation of San Jose State trans volleyball player sparks forfeits from opponents
San Jose State University officials said via an emailed statement, that the school is in-line with Mountain West and NCAA rules relating to the participation of a reportedly trans athlete on the school's women's volleyball team. So far, three schools have declined to compete against SJSU, instead having the matches either listed as cancelations or forfeitures.
Nassau County trans athlete ban ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group
The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities.
Long Island trans sports ban to take effect: 'Common sense measure'
A bill that bans transgender women and girls from competing in women's sports at county facilities has been signed into law today on Long Island.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Nassau County officials pass bill banning transgender athletes in women's sports
The Nassau County Legislature has passed the bill that bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports at county-run facilities.
Here are several LGBTQ historic residences that you can visit now
These historic places were home to some of the notable trailblazers from the LGBTQ community. See the list.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Bill would rename Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway stop after Stonewall
A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger
An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.
20 years of same-sex marriage: A look back with America's first legally wed gay couple
Friday, May 17 marks 20 years since the first same-sex marriages took place in the United States. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt looks back, speaking with the first couple who signed their marriage license 20 years ago.
What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
Gay couple sues NYC for denying IVF coverage
NYC is facing a lawsuit from a gay male employee who argues that the city's policy of only providing IVF coverage to women is discriminatory.
Judge strikes down Nassau County's ban on female transgender athletes after roller derby league sues
A New York judge has struck down a Long Island county’s order banning female transgender athletes after a local women’s roller derby league challenged it.
New York AG says Nassau County must must rescind ban on female transgender athletes
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman responded on social media, saying his Executive Order 'stops the bullying of women by transgender males.'
Death of Nex Benedict, Oklahoma student, prompts vigils across the country
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
Nassau County Exec. signs executive order banning trans athletes from girls' sports
A Long Island lawmaker issued an executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports.
Archdiocese of New York denounces transgender activist's funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral
The funeral of renowned transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in St. Patrick's Cathedral elicited a denunciation of the event by a senior church official, who called the Mass a scandal.
New York broadens legal rape definition to cover various nonconsensual acts
New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.