‘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 by HIV/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,
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 affordable to women.
But it still faces a challenge keeping people on drug regimens that can prevent serious illness and reduce the risk of transmission, experts say.
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.
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.
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 to speak their language.
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?
Advocates say a Bloomberg administration reduction of brokers’ fees paid under an HIV/AIDS housing program has made life harder for HIV-positive clients.
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 all?
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