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While these concerns have resurfaced under the second Trump administration, the message from advocates, lawyers, and health centers is clear and unequivocal: health is always a priority and treatment should…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jan 2025

Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

Remembering the Homeless New Yorkers Lost Last Year

“Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day” has taken place every December for more than 20 years. The event serves both to remember and mourn those who died, and as a stark reminder…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Health Opinion

Opinion: As NYS Faces Budget Deficit, Protect the Health Care Approaches That Work

“During times of austerity, there are always some who wish to undermine [Managed Long Term Care (MLTC)] programs. That would be extremely detrimental for tens of thousands of vulnerable New…

ByDiana Gelfand 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Government

Opinion: NY’s Latino Community Needs Gov. Hochul to Protect Pharmacy Benefits

“Gov. Kathy Hochul and her administration should immediately reconsider the proposed regulations targeting pharmacy benefits and refocus efforts on policies that actually improve affordability for prescription drugs—especially for minority and…

ByBishop Raymond Rivera 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: As Hot Weather Returns, Our Homeless Neighbors Need Compassion

“New York City is preparing for its first official heatwave of this summer. And while many of us are able to stay inside, limit outside activities, and safely work from…

ByVan Yu

ByAnthony Carino 0Comments

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Jun 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

As States Target Trans Kids, NY Lawmakers Vote to Let Homeless Teens Make Their Own Health Decisions

The legislation would amend existing public health law to empower children under age 18 who are classified as “runaway or homeless youth,” or RHY, to give consent for medical, dental,…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Dec 2021

Economy Investigations Justice

Company Settles With Home Health Aides Seeking Unpaid Wages For Round-the-Clock Care

State guidelines and federal regulations mandate that home health aides working 24 hours at a client’s home get eight hours for sleep and three hours of meal breaks, all unpaid.…

ByLiz Donovan 2Comments

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Dec 2021

Opinion

Opinion: Unpaid Family Caregivers Need More Support

‘More than 41 million Americans are also struggling with fewer resources while working as unpaid family caregivers for long, often undetermined, time periods. And at least one million of these…

ByTeresa Moro 1Comment

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Sep 2021

Opinion

Opinion: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Provide Essential Care to NY’s Underserved

‘The continued expansion and funding of CCBHCs is not guaranteed, despite bipartisan support, and the pandemic will continue to fuel mental health and addiction crises.’

ByYaberci Perez-Cubillán 0Comments

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Jul 2021

Health Immigration Resources

What You Need To Know: How Can Undocumented Immigrants Receive HIV/AIDS Treatment In NY?

Undocumented immigrants living with HIV/AIDS in New York State are eligible to enroll in uninsured care programs that provide access to free HIV and/or AIDS care. Here is a step-by-step…