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Antoine Craigwell delivers opening remarks at the In My Mind Conference.

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In My Mind Conference to host online forum on intersection of mental health and climate change

By Matt Tracy

Gov. Kathy Hochul, seen here at the Stonewall National Monument in February, is facing calls to expand an HIV/AIDS housing assistance program in the state.

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Dozens of groups call on Hochul to expand HIV/AIDS housing assistance beyond NYC

By Matt Tracy

"It is essential that New York City continues to invest in the necessary resources that ensure that New Yorkers have access to HIV and STI prevention methods, including safer sex products," NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said.

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NYC renews deal to provide free condoms in fight against STIs

By Matt Tracy

A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2014.

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CDC pauses testing for mpox

By Matt Tracy

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Bronx Times

‘You saved my life’: How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity

ACT UP members march through Manhattan on March 21 to mark the organization's 39th anniversary and honor the life of Mark Milano.

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ACT UP honors Mark Milano, targets ICE and Palantir at 39th anniversary rally

By Dashiell Allen

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks while US President Donald Trump listens during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025.

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Federal judge in Oregon blocks HHS ‘declaration’ targeting youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

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New York City reports first case of mpox clade I

By Matt Tracy

The US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Richmond, Virginia.

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Federal appeals court rules West Virginia Medicaid coverage exclusion of ‘sex-change’ surgery is legal

By Arthur S. Leonard

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks while U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025.

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Trump administration moves to roll back Biden-era protections for LGBTQ foster children

By Matt Tracy

NYU Langone in February of 2025 after the hospital first started pulling back on gender-affirming care for youth in the aftermath of an executive order from President Trump.

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AG James orders NYU Langone to resume gender-affirming care for youth

By Matt Tracy

A year later, Mount Sinai is facing criticism yet again for restricting youth gender-affirming care.

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Mount Sinai accused of restricting gender-affirming care for youth

By Matt Tracy

Lorelei Crean speaks at a rally near Stonewall after NYU Langone shut down a gender-affirming care program for trans youth.

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Stonewall protest blasts NYU Langone’s decision to discontinue trans youth health program

By Amy Schatz

NYU Langone in February of 2025 after the hospital first started pulling back on gender-affirming care for youth in the aftermath of an executive order from President Trump.

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NYU Langone shuts down youth gender-affirming care program

By Matt Tracy

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Brooklyn Paper

Queer-owned fitness studio Home.BodyBK defines a new model for inclusive fitness in Park Slope

The State Capitol building in Albany.

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New York State Senate votes to stop IVF discrimination against queer couples

By Matt Tracy

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