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Advocates rally called on New York City to follow through on a proposal to abolish labor policies that allow for home care aides to work for 24 hours, but only receive 13 hours worth of pay.

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LGBTQ advocates join protracted push to improve conditions for home care aides

By Rohan Zhou-Lee

The Food and Drug Administration approved another injectable form of PrEP on June 18.

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FDA approves twice-yearly injectable PrEP

By Matt Tracy

Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene, NYC Health Department.

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New York City’s LGBTQ community faces mental health disparities, but resources are available

By Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene, NYC Health Department

Walkers move along during the 40th annual AIDS Walk New York.

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40th annual AIDS Walk New York brings in nearly $2 million

By Donna Aceto

Playwright Brigitte Picour addresses the audience.

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PHOTOS: Iris House’s Women as the Face of AIDS Summit

By Gay City News

Coffins rest in front of the Harry S. Truman Building, which serves as the headquarters of the US State Department.

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HIV/AIDS activists hold ‘funeral’ protest against PEPFAR freeze

By Matt Tracy

Advocates at the State Capitol in Albany.

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In Albany, LGBTQ groups urge state to boost funding for trans New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy

Members of both the US Senate and House of Representatives are voicing concern over reports that the Trump administration is slashing HIV/AIDS funding and programs.

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More than 100 lawmakers warn Trump against gutting HIV/AIDS prevention services

By Matt Tracy

Crowds line the streets at NYC Pride in 2024.

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Report shows LGBTQ New Yorkers face mental health disparities

By Matt Tracy

Standing up for the healthcare rights of trans youth.

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Dozens of New York groups call on state to create $50 million contingency fund for gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Is the Trump administration cracking down on poppers?

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Reports say FDA is targeting poppers

By Nicholas Boston

A sign marks the headquarters of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2025.

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Department of Veteran Affairs bans gender-affirming care for trans vets

By Matt Tracy

The State Capitol building in Albany.

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New state bill targets anti-trans healthcare discrimination, requires Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care

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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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s restrictions on youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

In September of last year, New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald signed an order allowing pharmacists to administer the mpox vaccine without requiring a prescription.

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New York State reports first case of new mpox strain

By Matt Tracy

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams delivers remarks near NYU Langone on Feb. 6, 2025, after the hospital changed course on youth gender-affirming care in response to an executive order.

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‘Do not be complicit’: Pols speak out at NYU Langone after hospitals restrict gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

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