Yonkers Insider: TOMORROW @ 10 A.M.: Sen. Mayer, Assemblymember Reyes, Abortion Medication Advocates Gather for A1709/S1066A Support.

 

NYS SENATOR MAYER AND NYS ASSEMBLYMEMBER REYES HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE WITH ACT ACCESS AND ABORTION MEDICATION ADVOCATES TO RALLY FOR A1709/S1066A SUPPORT. The press conference will gather supporters of A1709A/S1066A, which would expand medication abortion access with telemedicine.

ALBANY — ACT Access, the sponsors of A1709A/S1066A New York State Assemblymember Karines Reyes, New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer, and abortion medication access advocates, including the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine Access, New York State Academy of Family Physicians, Medical Students for Choice, Advocates for Youth, and the Center for Reproductive Rights, will hold a press conference Tuesday morning. The speakers will urge Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Governor Hochul to join the Senate in making expanding medication abortion access via telemedicine a legislative priority.  A1709A/S1066A will provide critical protection for doctors, midwives and other advanced practitioners who facilitate access to care for patients seeking abortion via telehealth.   WHAT: Press Conference  WHEN: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 starting at 10 AM EST WHO: New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer, New York State Assemblymember Karines Reyes, Dr. Linda Prine (ACT Access Executive Director), Julie F. Kay (ACT Access Legal Director), Dr. Rachelle Brilliant (New York State Academy of Family Physicians), Medical Students for Choice, Advocates for Youth and Lizzy Hinkley (Center for Reproductive Rights) speaking WHERE: Fourth Floor New York State Senate Lobby State Capitol, Fourth Floor Washington Ave & State St Albany, NY 12224