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‘There exists a moral obligation to help the most vulnerable and afflicted populations in our society. This entails prioritizing housing for those in need, including individuals living with and affected…

ByKelsey Louie 0Comments

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Jan 2016

Uncategorized

State Must Support Cuomo’s Historic Push to End AIDS

The governor has committed the state to an ambitious and worthy goal. Now advocates and lawmakers must support that agenda or risk New York falling short,

ByKelsey Louie and Corey Johnson 0Comments

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Dec 2014

Opinion

Cuomo’s Bid to End AIDS Must Connect Women to Daily Drug

The governor has an ambitious plan to end AIDS in New York. For it to succeed, the authors write, a new generation of HIV prevention must be made available and…

ByOni J. Blackstock, Joan Malin and Kimberleigh J. Smith 3Comments

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Dec 2014

Health

City Doing Better Than Most on Treating HIV

But it still faces a challenge keeping people on drug regimens that can prevent serious illness and reduce the risk of transmission, experts say.

ByGerard Flynn 0Comments

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Jan 2014

Uncategorized

Initiative to 'End AIDS' Looks for Traction in Albany

Advocates will be listening closely to the governor’s budget address to see if the administration responds to their push for a comprehensive effort to effectively end new infections.

ByCasey Quinlan 1Comment

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Feb 2013

Economy Health

Federal Cuts Hit HIV Work in Brooklyn

Brooklyn leads the city in new cases of HIV, but changes in funding mean local prevention and treatment programs face obstacles in getting their message out.

ByGerard Flynn 0Comments

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Jan 2012

Opinion

Teen Sex Message Minces Few Words

Some have criticized the words that teens use to discuss sex in a new series of public service announcements. This author argues the only way to reach at-risk youth is…

ByCatherine M. Abate 0Comments

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Jan 2012

Health Investigations Justice

Sales of HIV Meds Catch Lawmakers' Eyes

Prosecutors and legislators report an increase in illegal sales of HIV medication by people looking to feed their families or support drug habits. Will tougher criminal penalties slow the market?

ByDiane Jeantet 1Comment

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Dec 2011

Housing and Homelessness

City, AIDS Activists Clash Over Fees

Advocates say a Bloomberg administration reduction of brokers’ fees paid under an HIV/AIDS housing program has made life harder for HIV-positive clients.

ByPatrick Arden 0Comments

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Jul 2011

Economy In Depth

Even Entrepreneurs Need Food Stamps

Tanya Fields is a college graduate starting her own business. She’s also a welfare recipient trying to keep benefits in place until she can support herself. Can she do it…

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

CityViews: Defeating AIDS Requires Ending Homelessness