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January 15, 2022

Associated Press: New York’s Pandemic-Era Eviction Moratorium Expires

Advocates and landlords don't expect a flood of evictions right away, as the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program still provides some eviction protection. Still, Joe Loonam, housing campaigns coordinator for...

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January 13, 2022

Spectrum News: Tenants, landlords anticipate statewide debate on eviction bill

“There are going to be thousands of families that are going to be forced to either find new housing, go to the shelter, or be forced to live with their...

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January 9, 2022

VOCAL-NY Responds to 2022 State of the State, Calls on Gov. Hochul and Legislature to Go Farther

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Wednesday, January 5, 2022 CONTACT Mariah McGough, mariah@vocal-ny.org, 203 470 9979 VOCAL-NY RESPONDS TO 2022 STATE OF THE STATE, CALL ON GOV. HOCHUL AND LEGISLATURE TO GO...

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December 1, 2021

On World AIDS Day, Gov. Hochul and Mayor-Elect Adams Recommit to Ending the Epidemic at Community Forum

View Governor Hochul’s Message Here, Mayor-Elect Adams’ Message Here NEW YORK — Today Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor-Elect Eric Adams recommitted to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by video ahead of...

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December 1, 2021

City Limits: New York’s Approach to Ending HIV/AIDS Must Center Harm Reduction

New York once led the nation in innovative and effective solutions to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and yet our city and state leaders have failed to make these spaces a reality...

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November 30, 2021

New York Times: Nation’s First Supervised Drug-Injection Sites Open in New York

Proponents of supervised injection sites argue that the facilities will not only prevent overdose deaths but can actually stem the problem of public drug use that often leaves a trail...

Press Statements
November 30, 2021

After Historic Year of Surging Overdoses, New York City Makes History by Opening the First Overdose Prevention Centers in the Country

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, November 30, 2021Contact: Jasmine Budnella, jasmine@vocal-ny.org, 720-480-5262After Historic Year of Surging Overdoses, New York City Makes History by Opening the First Overdose Prevention Centers in the CountryNEW...

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November 24, 2021

VOCAL-NY Responds to the Resignation of Steve Banks, NYC Social Services Commissioner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, November 23, 2021CONTACTJoe Loonam, Joseph@vocal-ny.org, 347-409-4650 VOCAL-NY RESPONDS TO THE RESIGNATION OF STEVE BANKS, NYC SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSIONERNEW YORK — In response to the resignation of Steve...

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November 23, 2021

VOCAL-NY Slams NY Parole Officers for Intimidation and Escalation at Rally in Rochester

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, November 23, 2021CONTACTMariah McGough, Mariah@vocal-ny.orgVOCAL-NY SLAMS NY PAROLE OFFICERS FOR INTIMIDATION AND ESCALATION AT RALLY IN ROCHESTERROCHESTER, N.Y. — On Monday parole officers with Public Employees Federation...

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