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 →
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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 →
Statement From Senator Hoylman On Historic SCOTUS Ruling On Workplace Discrimination
This morning, the Supreme Court ruled that federal law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue Reading →
Senator Hoylman Announces New Legislation To Collect Data On COVID-19’s Impact On NY’s LGBTQ Community
Today, Senator Brad Hoylman announced new legislation to require New York State to collect and maintain data related to the sexual orientation and gender identity of New Yorkers diagnosed with COVID-19. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Espaillat Leads Congressional Delegation To Denounce Anti-LGBTQ+ And Trans Actions
Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat led members of the New York City Congressional Delegation to issue the following statement regarding the field hospital in Central Park operated by Samaritan’s Purse. Continue Reading →
Senator Brad Hoylman Responds To FDA Rule Limiting Gay Men’s Ability To Donate Blood
Today, the FDA announced plans to loosen restrictions on gay men who are interested in donating blood. Senator Brad Hoylman issued the following statement in response: Continue Reading →
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