Westchester Insider: [Press Statement] Senator Alessandra Biaggi Issues Statement Regarding An Incident At Women’s Health Care Clinic In Westchester County.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 10th, 2021

SENATOR BIAGGI ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING AN INCIDENT AT A WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE CLINIC IN WESTCHESTER. 

WESTCHESTER, NY - On November 27th, 2021, three individuals were arrested for entering a White Plains women’s health care clinic and interfering with medical providers ability to perform abortions and provide patients with proper medical care. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced her office is currently investigating the incident.

State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) issued the following statement:

“Such an act is absolutely reprehensible and will not be tolerated in New York State. By law, all New Yorkers have the right to access reproductive health care free from force, threats of force, and physical obstruction. No one should have to fear verbal or physical harassment when accessing such care, and I stand with the patients and staff of the All Women’s Medical clinic. I commend District Attorney Mimi Rocah for launching this investigation, and hope the affected patients and staff receive the justice they deserve. As the future of reproductive health care in our country hangs in the balance, New York must continue to serve as a leader in reproductive justice and condemn such acts of intolerance.”