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Gay Man Shot and Killed in Latest Attack on NYC LGBT Community

By EDGE | Saturday May 18, 2013
A 32 year old gay man was shot and killed early this morning, Saturday, adding to the recent rash of anti-gay hate crimes that have been plaguing New York City this month. The suspect was caught by police shortly after the attack. NYC Police Commissioner

For LGBT New Yorkers, No Luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

By Winnie McCroy | Saturday Mar 16, 2013
The fight for gay rights in New York has led to watershed success seemingly everywhere except the city’s biggest parade on St. Patrick’s Day. A much smaller "inclusive" parade celebrates LGBT Irish-Americans excluded from the Fifth Avenue event.

NY Post Cartoon Lampoons Mayoral Candidate’s Wife’s Lesbian Past

By Steve Weinstein | Sunday Dec 9, 2012
New York City’s hot race to succeed Mayor Mike Bloomberg just got a lot hotter, but politics took a backseat after all Democratic candidates condemned the New York Post for a snide cartoon about a candidate’s wife’s lesbian past.

Christine Quinn, NYC Politician (& Favorite for Next Mayor) Weds Partner

By Jason St. Amand | Tuesday May 22, 2012
New York’s Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who is poised to be the state’s next mayor, tied the knot with her longtime partner Kim Catullo last weekend.

Four Potential LGBT Candidates Poised to Seek Quinn’s Seat

By Winnie McCroy | Friday Apr 13, 2012
Voters in the 3rd Council District could potentially see four LGBT candidates on the 2013 primary ballot to succeed outgoing City Council Speaker Christine Quinn once her term expires.

Country’s First Full-Time LGBT Senior Center Opens in NYC

By Winnie McCroy | Friday Mar 2, 2012
More than 200 seniors joined New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and other elected and public health officials in Manhattan on Thursday to officially open the country’s first LGBT senior center.

Marriage Equality, Homeless Youth and Hate Crimes Dominate 2011 Headlines

By Winnie McCroy | Wednesday Dec 21, 2011
The passage of New York’s marriage equality bill resonated far beyond the Empire State in 2011; but homeless youth, hate crimes and expanded facilities for LGBT New Yorkers are among the other stories that garnered headlines over the past year.

Meet New York’s Next Mayor

By Michael K. Lavers | Saturday Nov 26, 2011
Christine Quinn, an out-and-proud lesbian is poised to take over our largest city.

Cuomo: Marriage Equality Opponents Had "No Good Arguments"

By Winnie McCroy | Thursday Oct 20, 2011
Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and state Sen. James Alesi (R-Rochester) were among the panelists who discussed the road to marriage equality in New York at the New York Times building on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Will Christine Quinn Become NYC’s Next Mayor?

By Winnie McCroy | Tuesday Sep 27, 2011
Speculation continues to swirl around whether lesbian New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is seeking to become Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s heir apparent. Her critics have wasted no time blasting her apparent efforts to seek his support.