Transgender Montana lawmaker silenced but not silent, vows to fight on
Zephyr is serving her first term representing western Montana. She will spend her first day in legislative exile when the Montana House reconvenes Thursday morning.
Zephyr is serving her first term representing western Montana. She will spend her first day in legislative exile when the Montana House reconvenes Thursday morning.
Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Court orders students to reveal their names after suing sorority over trans member
Six of the original seven plaintiffs complied with the order and have revealed their names to the public last week.
Six of the original seven plaintiffs complied with the order and have revealed their names to the public last week.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Gay couple attacked in Times Square says they were targeted
They were both injured, one of them had to have surgery after his jaw was fractured.
They were both injured, one of them had to have surgery after his jaw was fractured.
CVS 'gender transition' guide says employees must use preferred pronouns, can use bathroom reflecting identity
In the guidelines obtained exclusively by FOX Business, employees are told they may be entitled to a medical leave of absence "under the Family and Medical Leave Act, state law, and/or CVS Health policy."
In the guidelines obtained exclusively by FOX Business, employees are told they may be entitled to a medical leave of absence "under the Family and Medical Leave Act, state law, and/or CVS Health policy."
Alex Joseph Grayson stars in 'Parade' on Broadway
Grayson talks about what it was like seeing neo-Nazi protests outside the theatre on opening night, being a newlywed, and more.
Grayson talks about what it was like seeing neo-Nazi protests outside the theatre on opening night, being a newlywed, and more.
Autism: Life on the Spectrum
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by communication, social, and behavioral challenges. In this special report, FOX 5 NY takes a closer look at what life is like today with this developmental disability.
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by communication, social, and behavioral challenges. In this special report, FOX 5 NY takes a closer look at what life is like today with this developmental disability.
'Just be yourself': Employees with autism find life-changing jobs at New York businesses
Having an internship or a job can help those with autism achieve what we all want in life: Independence. Here's how one NYC non-profit is helping make that happen.
Having an internship or a job can help those with autism achieve what we all want in life: Independence. Here's how one NYC non-profit is helping make that happen.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
'We are human': More pop culture opportunities for those on the autism spectrum
From television to movies, more and more autistic people are behind the camera -- and in front of it too. FOX 5 NY's Ryan Kristafer shows how we’re seeing more representation in movies and TV for people living on the spectrum.
From television to movies, more and more autistic people are behind the camera -- and in front of it too. FOX 5 NY's Ryan Kristafer shows how we’re seeing more representation in movies and TV for people living on the spectrum.
Imam stabbed at Paterson mosque; suspect in custody
The motive for the attack is still under investigation.
The motive for the attack is still under investigation.
'Barefoot Autism Challenge' raising awareness at NYC's Guggenheim Museum
The Barefoot Autism Challenge aims to educate the public about the sensory sensitivities most people living on the autism spectrum experience.
The Barefoot Autism Challenge aims to educate the public about the sensory sensitivities most people living on the autism spectrum experience.
Man stabbed by as many as 7 suspects yelling anti-gay slurs in Hell's Kitchen
The suspects fled the scene before police arrived and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital.
The suspects fled the scene before police arrived and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital.
'Champion' creators bring boxing-based opera to Harlem's youth
Dozens of students sat in awe of some of the most accomplished musicians and athletes in the world.
Dozens of students sat in awe of some of the most accomplished musicians and athletes in the world.
Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.
Antisemitic incidents increased 36% across US, ADL data says
New York and New Jersey had some of the highest rates of antisemitic incidents in 2022.
New York and New Jersey had some of the highest rates of antisemitic incidents in 2022.
Harlem senior surprised with $60K scholarship to HBCU of her choice
A senior from Harlem was awarded the $60,000 Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship to whatever HBCU she chooses to attend.
A senior from Harlem was awarded the $60,000 Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship to whatever HBCU she chooses to attend.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Health, Hope & Happiness - The Black Woman Experience
A FOX 5 NY special program takes a look at the maternal health crisis facing black women nationwide.
A FOX 5 NY special program takes a look at the maternal health crisis facing black women nationwide.