Long Island community rallies behind gay teacher fired at Catholic school: 'God loves Mr. Califano'
A Long Island community is rallying behind Maria Regina School teacher Michael Califano, after claims that he was fired for being gay. The local diocese denies this.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Brooklyn teen arraigned for fatal stabbing of dancer O’Shae Sibley in hate crime case
He was ordered held without bail and to return to court on October 10, 2023. If convicted of the top count he faces a minimum of 20 years to life and a maximum of 25 years to life.
Teen suspect charged with hate crime murder of O’Shae Sibley to appear in court
The suspect will be arraigned Friday on the charge of second-degree murder as a hate crime. If convicted, the suspect could face a minimum of 20 years in prison and maximum of 25 years to life.
O'Shae Sibley murder: Teen suspect charged with murder as a hate crime
If convicted, the 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley is facing a minimum of 20 years in jail.
O'Shae Sibley murder: Suspect in police custody
Sibley, an openly gay professional dancer, was stabbed and killed last weekend outside a gas station in Brooklyn.
Stonewall Inn mourns O'Shae Sibley, dancer killed at Brooklyn gas station
Dozens of people gathered at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village on Thursday night to remember the life of O'Shae Sibley, the 28-year-old dancer who was stabbed and killed in a gas station in Brooklyn last weekend.
Father of Philly native killed in possible NYC hate crime left searching for answers
The father of a Philadelphia native killed in a possible hate crime in New York City is searching for answers as he tries to cope with the unimaginable loss of his son.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
NYC Pride March 2023: NYPD working 'to keep everybody safe'
Organizers have planned a series of concerts, live performances, and other events across the city all weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
NYC Pride Grand Marshal reflects on being one of nation's first gay rights activists
Hear the story of Randy Wicker, one of the Grand Marshals at NYC Pride this year, and how the 'Sip-In' at Julius' Bar was part of the fight for gay rights, years before the Stonewall Riots.
Pride in History: LGBTQ+ figures who shaped history
FOX 5 NY has partnered with The Advocate magazine to take a look at the contributions members of the LGBTQ+ community have made over the course of history.
NYC Pride Rally calls for solidarity after recent attacks
Saturday was the opening pride rally in the city, with this year's theme being Strength in Solidarity.
Pride flag stolen from Queens home
Two men were caught on camera ripping a Pride flag down from a home in Fresh Meadows, the third incident of its kind to happen in the city in a week.