Community advocates, U.S war veterans and City Council members called on the Parks and Recreation Department Thursday to increase efforts to make Hart Island more accessible to… Read more “Advocates Call for Expanded Access to Hart Island”
Tag: AIDS
Memorial Honors New Yorkers Who Have Died of HIV/AIDS
Waldo Rodriguez, Jeff McPherson, Barry Washington. Those were just three of the thousands of names read on Thursday honoring New Yorkers who have died of HIV/AIDS in… Read more “Memorial Honors New Yorkers Who Have Died of HIV/AIDS”
On World AIDS Day, Gay Pool League Cues Fundraising, Focus for a Brooklynite
Theo Todd, 22, lined up a shot at a New York Gay Pool League match Tuesday. “It’s just me and the ball,” said Todd. “It’s like my… Read more “On World AIDS Day, Gay Pool League Cues Fundraising, Focus for a Brooklynite”
New York City Latinos Remember Loved Ones on World AIDS Day
Gerardo Pineda, 51, was diagnosed with AIDS 20 years ago and celebrates World AIDS Day every year. “I celebrate my life today because I live with HIV,”… Read more “New York City Latinos Remember Loved Ones on World AIDS Day”
