| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
August 28, 2009
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Media Contacts:
Krishna Stone, GMHC, 212-367-1016
New Report Shows NYC Mayoral Candidates' Response to HIV/AIDS
Today, Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) issued its 2009 Mayoral Candidates report. The document features the positions and stances of four candidates for Mayor of New York City: Tony Avella, Michael Bloomberg, Tyrell Eiland, and Bill Thompson. Three of these candidates completed a questionnaire sent by GMHC, which is also included in the report. Of the three respondents, all indicated support for restoration of City funds to target prevention with young women, and opposition to further cuts for focused outreach and care for young men who have sex with men (MSM).
"GMHC is committed to educating the broader community about our elected officials' records on HIV/AIDS," said Marjorie Hill, PhD, Chief Executive Officer. "We are proud to add this report to our 2007 Presidential Candidates report and the 2008 Vice Presidential Candidates report, and help make the HIV/AIDS community informed constituents," added Hill.
Candidates Bill Thompson and Tyrell Eiland also indicated their support for maintaining written, informed consent as part of HIV testing, as indicated by their survey responses. This is a key cornerstone of GMHC's State Policy Agenda.
Click here to view the 2009 Mayoral Candidates report.
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Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. We provide prevention and care services to more than 15,000 men, women and families that are living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS in New York City, and advocate for scientific, evidence-based public health solutions for hundreds of thousands worldwide.
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