Showdown looms over NY gay marriage
(Albany, New York) The New York State Assembly is expected to pass a marriage equality bill this week, but one again the legislation will likely be bogged down in the Senate.
The bill was unveiled last month by New York Gov. David Paterson (D) and introduced in the Assembly by Assemblyman …
Historic effort to boost HIV/AIDS testing in Asian and Pacific Islander (A&PI) communities.Set
NEW YORK, NY, – Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Inc. (APICHA) will announce the launch of “TEST ME / for hiv”, a historic effort to address a major discrepancy and public health problem – very limited access to HIV testing and increasing infection rates in the Asian and Pacific Islander (A&PI) communities.
On May 19 2009, A&PI HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, APICHA will be joined by elected officials and community leaders on the steps of City Hall to launch the campaign and urge the public to take control. May is also Asian Heritage month.
Currently, A&PIs are the only racial/ethnic group in New York that has not experienced a decline in the number of new HIV diagnoses, but only six percent (6%) of A&PI New Yorkers report that their doctor recommended an HIV test. This presents a major public health concern that could have a far-reaching impact.
The heart of the “TEST ME/for hiv” campaign will be a coordinated effort to have volunteers visit their doctor’s office wearing a tee shirt that reads “TEST ME / for hiv”. The action is meant to initiate the conversation and create an opportunity to educate doctors about the discrepancy.
APICHA’s Chief Medical officer and Executive Director will brief the media about the issue and the campaign at the May, 19 press conference. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Governor David Paterson and other elected officials have been invited to join in launching the campaign.
APICHA’s is the only Pan-Asian HIV/AIDS organization devoted to working with A&PI communities in New York City.
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NY governor takes on religious leaders
David Paterson says religious leaders lack the “moral standing” to oppose gay rights.
Paterson joins gays calling for passage of rights bills
(Albany, New York) Gov David Paterson joined thousands of gay rights activists rallying Tuesday in front of the Capitol for the passage of bills allowing same-sex marriage, safe schools, and transgender rights.
The governor blasted people who use religion to condemn same-sex marriage, but abandon the principles of their faith in …
Gay Marriage Bill On The Move In NY Assembly
The Assembly’s Judiciary Committee will take up Gov. David Paterson’s same-sex marriage program bill on Tuesday – the same day the Empire State Pride Agenda is holding its Equality & Justice Lobby Day in Albany.
There was so much interest this year that ESPA, which created a Web video to promote the event, had to close registration. Several thousand people are expected to attend See Gay Marriage Bill On The Move In Assembly
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Poll: Wide support for gay marriage in NY
(New York City) A new poll shows that there is broad support for same-sex marriage in New York State, but not for Gov. David Paterson (D).
The Siena College poll released Monday was taken just days before Paterson unveiled legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry in the Empire State.
The poll …
Poll: Gay marriage gains support, but not NY gov. Newsday
New York Gov. David Paterson‘s popularity in the state continues to tank, but his effort to legalize same-sex marriage has the support of a majority of voters, according to a poll released Monday.
The Siena College Research Institute poll found the Democrat is now viewed unfavorably by 63 percent of New Yorkers, down from 58 percent last month.
His job performance rating stood at 81 percent negative after a series of missteps eroded the strong public support he enjoyed when he was thrust into office 13 months ago as the state’s first black and legally blind governor.
Earlier polls have shown several issues hurt Paterson, including his secretive budget process that raised taxes but cut spending less than he promised, and how he handled filling Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton‘s vacated Senate seat, a botched process that ended in unfounded leaks of accusations against one-time candidate Caroline Kennedy. See Poll: Gay marriage gains support, but not NY gov. Newsday
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Paterson unveils gay marriage bill
(New York City) As expected, New York Gov. David Paterson (D) unveiled legislation Thursday morning to allow same-sex couples to marry in the Empire State.
Standing beside New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R), openly gay Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D) and state leaders and union leaders, Paterson said “Marriage equality is …
New Archbishop to challenge gay marriage in NY
(New York City) New York Archbishop-designate Timothy Dolan said he will use the prominence of his new job to challenge gay marriage legislation in New York, an effort that has gained momentum thanks in part to Gov. David Paterson.
Hours before his installation Wednesday, Dolan said he will work with the …
O’Donnell to lead NY Assembly fight for gay marriage
(Albany, New York) Gov. David Paterson is making another push to legalize gay marriage in New York, tapping into the momentum of other states that have recently allowed same-sex couples to wed, but the measure will face stiff opposition in the Legislature.
Paterson is expected to introduce the bill Thursday. It’s …
