gender minorities

Two pieces of proposed legislation before the New York State Legislature aimed at expanding and protecting access to gender-affirming care did not receive a vote this legislative session. As WAMC's Sajina Shrestha reports, some who access that care are worried about the inaction amid federal restrictions.

Local New York lawmakers are urging Kathy Hochul to sign legislation streamlining the recertification process for a program centering minority- and women-owned businesses in the construction industry.

The Sexual & Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education, Capacity Building, and Training in Response for Underserved Sexual and Gender Minorities is a…