Today, the New York State Senate passed legislation (S.78-A) sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan) that adds older LGBTQ New Yorkers and those living with HIV/AIDS. Continue Reading →
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Harlem Rep. Espaillat Votes To Pass Act To End Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans
Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, to ensure that all LGBTQ Americans are granted the full protections guaranteed by federal civil rights law. Continue Reading →
The New York Blood Center To Host Drive In Response To Shortage From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WFP – Manhattan) announced a partnership from Harlem to Hollis. Continue Reading →
Calls From Harlem United And More For DOH To Repeal Medicaid Drug Carve Out Intensify
Opposition continues to grow over the Department of Health’s Medicaid drug carve-out plan as more community health groups join the Save New York’s Safety Net coalition. Continue Reading →
NYC Health + Hospitals Designated “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality”
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that 23 of its patient care locations across all five boroughs have one again received the designation “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) for 2020. Continue Reading →
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Applauds Supreme Court Decision Affirming Federal Anti-Discriminatory Laws To Protect LGBTQ Employees
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement on the 6-3 ruling by the United States Supreme Court that discrimination based on sexual orientation and transgender status violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.: Continue Reading →