On Saturday, July 27th, 2024, SCAN-Harbor will host the New York City Premiere of the film: "The Ball."
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Sen. Hoylman And AM Bronson Introduce Bill To Make New York A Safe Haven For Trans Kids And Families
Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Harry Bronson introduced a new bill that will make New York a safe haven for transgender young people and their families.Continue reading
Attorney General James Scores Statewide Victory Supporting LGBTQ+ Community
New York Attorney General Letitia James scored a statewide victory supporting the LGBTQ+ community after a federal court dismissed a case brought by an Elmira wedding photographer.Continue reading
City Of New York Awarded $15 Million Federal Grant To Address Youth Homelessness
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the City of New York has been awarded a $15 million grant as part of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP).
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New York Attorney General Letitia James Urges Senate To Pass Equality Act
New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her fight to secure and protect the fundamental rights, civil liberties, and well-being of members of the LGBTQ+ community in New York and across the nation. Continue reading
NY Senate Passes Hoylman Bill To Assist Older LGBTQ New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis
Today, the New York State Senate passed legislation (S.78-A) sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan) that adds older LGBTQ New Yorkers and those living with HIV/AIDS.Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Votes To Pass Act To End Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans
Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, to ensure that all LGBTQ Americans are granted the full protections guaranteed by federal civil rights law. Continue reading
The New York Blood Center To Host Drive In Response To Shortage From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WFP - Manhattan) announced a partnership from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading
Calls From Harlem United And More For DOH To Repeal Medicaid Drug Carve Out Intensify
Opposition continues to grow over the Department of Health’s Medicaid drug carve-out plan as more community health groups join the Save New York’s Safety Net coalition.Continue reading
NYC Health + Hospitals Designated “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality”
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
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