Eight North Carolina Return Preparers Plead Guilty in Almost $25M Pandemic-Relief Fraud Scheme

 

The owner of a North Carolina tax return preparation business pleaded guilty to conspiring to prepare false returns claiming fraudulent refunds based on COVID-19 tax credits. Seven other return preparers have already pleaded guilty for their roles in the same scheme.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Nejlai Mitchell owned and operated a tax return preparation business out of Lumberton, North Carolina, and Hope Mills, North Carolina. From approximately April 2022 through May 2023, Mitchell and seven employees filed false tax returns seeking fraudulent refunds based on the paid sick and family leave credit, a credit passed by Congress to aid struggling businesses during the COVID-19 global pandemic. As a result of the conspiracy, the IRS paid out approximately $13,890,697 in fraudulent tax refund claims.

“Instead of honoring their legal and ethical duties as tax preparers, this group allegedly engineered a calculated scheme to enrich themselves by submitting false returns,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division. “Stealing taxpayer funded relief in a national emergency is both reprehensible and deeply harmful to the public, and we will not hesitate to hold accountable those who exploit a crisis for personal gain. The Fraud Division remains unwavering in its commitment to protecting the integrity of federal relief programs and pursuing tax fraud wherever it occurs.”

Mitchell admitted to the conspiracy shortly after Whitnee Leach pleaded guilty, on May 19, 2026, to participating in the same conspiracy. Both Mitchell and Leach also pleaded guilty to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns.

Six other co-conspirators pleaded guilty to preparing federal tax returns for clients that included materially false items. Tiffany Moody and Shaneen Ray pleaded guilty on December 9, 2025; Eyoubo McBurney and Katrena Stanback pleaded guilty on September 24, 2025; and Jeannie Negron and Sylvia Swindell pleaded guilty on August 20, 2025.

Mitchell is scheduled to be sentenced in September. Leach is scheduled to be sentenced in August. Mitchell and Leach face a maximum penalty of five years for conspiracy and three years for preparing and filing false tax returns.  The remaining six defendants each face a maximum penalty of three years in prison for preparing and filing false tax returns for clients. Their sentencing hearings are set for July 2026. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division and U.S. Attorney W. Ellis Boyle of the Eastern District of North Carolina made the announcement.

IRS Criminal Investigation is investigating the case.

Trial Attorney Caroline Pearson and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ethan Ontjes of the Eastern District of North Carolina are prosecuting the case.

On April 7, the Department of Justice announced the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division). The Fraud Division is laser-focused on investigating and prosecuting those who commit fraud against the American people. The Department’s work to combat fraud supports President Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, a whole-of-government effort chaired by Vice President J.D. Vance to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse within Federal benefit programs.

Mayor Mamdani and Whitney Museum Partner to Launch Free Art Activity Guide Citywide During the World Cup

 

New Yorkers who complete a free artist-designed activity guide can redeem it for free admission to the Whitney

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the New York New Jersey Host Committee and the Whitney Museum of American Art today announced a citywide partnership to bring free, artist-designed poster activity guides to communities across all five boroughs during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.  

 

New Yorkers and visitors who complete the guide — or show a photo of it — can receive free admission to the Whitney through July 31, 2026, while supplies last. 

The guide was created by Rich Tu, designer of the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host City Poster, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and the New York New Jersey Host Committee. Developed as a free creative resource, the guide will be distributed at watch parties, Open Streets events and community partner sites citywide and will be available online for download. 

Available in English and Spanish, the activity invites participants of all ages to explore themes of community, culture and team spirit through art and play.  

“The World Cup is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring New Yorkers together,” said Mayor Mamdani. “We want every New Yorker to be part of this moment — not just in the stadium, but in their neighborhoods, their schools, and the public spaces that make New York the greatest city on earth. Our parks, plazas and streets are where New York comes alive, where we celebrate and build community across every borough. This partnership with the Whitney helps ensure that the excitement of the World Cup belongs to all of us, putting art and access at the heart of this historic summer.” 

“As a museum deeply rooted in New York City we are committed to welcoming everyone, from our neighbors to visitors arriving from around the world,” said Scott Rothkopf, the Alice Pratt Brown Director of the Whitney Museum. “We hope this activity guide inspires people to visit the Whitney, especially on July 12, when admission is free to all as part of West Side Fest, a weekend-long celebration of culture and community across Manhattan's west side.” 

“The World Cup is creating opportunities for people to experience New York in new ways, and this partnership is a great example of that,” said Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee. “By connecting the excitement of the tournament with art and culture in communities across all five boroughs, we’re helping ensure that everyone can be part of this historic moment. We’re proud to work alongside Mayor Mamdani, the Whitney Museum and our very own NYNJ poster artist Rich Tu to bring this unique experience to New Yorkers and visitors throughout the summer.” 

“When I was a kid, I always loved activities that let my creativity run wild,” said artist Rich Tu. “It’s an honor to share my love of soccer and design with the city that I love.” 

On July 12, Tu will lead a special program at the Whitney in collaboration with Poster House as part of Free Second Sunday and West Side Fest, a free, weekend-long cultural celebration presented by more than 20 arts organizations across Manhattan's west side. 

The partnership builds on the Whitney's ongoing commitment to expanding access to arts and culture, including Free Friday Nights, Free Second Sundays, free admission for visitors 25 and under and discounted admission for visitors wearing team colors during the World Cup.

ICE Lodges Detainer Asking Governor Abigail Spanberger to Not Release Illegal Alien Charged with Abduction and Indecent Exposure in Fairfax County, Virginia

 

This illegal alien was arrested in 2024 on drug trafficking charges, but Fairfax County sanctuary politicians refused to honor ICE’s detainer and released him

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking Governor Abigail Spanberger and Fairfax County, Virginia sanctuary politicians to commit to not releasing from jail a criminal illegal alien charged with abduction of person with intent to defile and indecent exposure.

On June 21, police in Annandale, Virginia responded to a call that a man had exposed his genitals to a woman while she was walking on a trail in a park. Another call then came in from the same park alleging that a man attempted to abduct a woman by stepping in front of her bicycle, forcing her to dismount, and then tried to drag her into the woods before she pushed him away and fled. The suspect initially chased after her before fleeing the scene.

Two days later, on June 23, Fairfax County Police reported that the suspect was in custody. Moises Domingo Rico Rosales, a criminal illegal alien from Nicaragua, now faces charges of abduction of person with intent to defile and indecent exposure.

Moises Domingo Rico Rosales

Rico Rosales had previously been arrested in 2024 on felony drug trafficking charges. ICE lodged a detainer, but Fairfax County sanctuary politicians refused to honor it and released him back into the community.

“This criminal illegal alien exposed himself to one woman in a park and then attempted to abduct another woman the same day,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “He was previously arrested for drug trafficking in 2024, but Fairfax County sanctuary politicians refused to cooperate with ICE law enforcement and released him from jail. This predator was RELEASED by the Biden Administration into our country in 2022. DHS is calling on Governor Abigail Spanberger and her fellow sanctuary politicians to commit to not releasing this criminal and instead turn him over to ICE custody. Open border and sanctuary policies have real consequences, and they are the creation of more innocent victims.”

Rico Rosales illegally entered the country in Arizona in 2022 and was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol. The Biden Administration then RELEASED him into the country.

During her first days in office, Governor Spanberger signed executive orders banning state cooperation with ICE as well as terminating 287(g) state and local agreements.

Under Governor Spanberger, Virginia has become a hotbed of illegal alien crime. Some of the recent illegal alien crimes in the sanctuary state include: 

• In June, ICE lodged a detainer for Jose Nahun Aleman Hernandez, an illegal alien from Mexico, who was charged with molesting a 5-year-old girl in Woodbridge, Virginia. 
• In June, ICE lodged a detainer for Cristian Wilfredo Alvarenga Aguilar, an illegal alien charged with carjacking, abduction, assault, and robbery in Herndon, Virginia. 
• In May, Aroldo Santos-Velasques, an illegal alien from Guatemala, was sentenced in Loudoun County to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl.  
• In May, ICE lodged a detainer for Cristian Romero Saenz-Argueta, an illegal alien from El Salvador, who was arrested in Prince William County, Virginia and charged with raping a girl under the age of 15.
• In May, ICE lodged a detainer for Jorge Enrique Garcia-Rodriguez, an illegal alien from Mexico, who was arrested in Franklin County, Virginia and charged with forcible intercourse with a victim under the age of 13 and SIX counts of possession of child pornography.  
• In May, ICE arrested Eduardo Perez-Legra, an illegal alien from Cuba with prior felony convictions for drug trafficking and cocaine possession, in Newport News, Virginia. 
• In May, ICE arrested Walvin Victor Hugo Garcia, an illegal alien from Guatemala, after he was released by sanctuary politicians in Fairfax County despite facing charges of raping a child under the age of 13.  
• In May, ICE arrested Josue Saul Garcia-Lopez, an illegal alien from El Salvador and MS-13 gang member, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. 
• In April, Roni Mendez-Escobar, an illegal alien from Guatemala, was arrested by ICE after previously being released by Fairfax County, despite being charged with possession of child porn with intent to distribute.  
• In April, ICE lodged a detainer asking sanctuary politicians in Arlington County to not release Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran, an illegal alien from Guatemala, after he was arrested for attempted rape. 
• In April, Israel Christopher Flores-Ortiz, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, was convicted for NINE counts of assault and battery after he groped multiple underage girls at a high school in Fairfax County. 
• In April, the Fairfax County District Attorney’s Office offered an insane plea deal of just 5 years to two illegal aliens who murdered a man at a park and walking trail in Oakton, Virginia in July of 2024. 
• In April, Misael Lopez Gomez, an illegal alien from Guatemala, was arrested and charged with murder and felony child abuse after bludgeoning his own 3-month-old daughter to death in Fairfax County. 
• In March, Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, an illegal alien from Guatemala, was arrested and charged with second degree murder after fatally stabbing a man inside his home in Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia. 
• In February, Abdul Jalloh, an illegal alien from Sierra Leone with more than 30 prior arrests, was charged with murder after fatally stabbing 41-year-old Stephanie Minter at a bus stop in Hybla Valley, Virginia.

State Senator Gustavo Rivera on Last Night's Election Results

“Yesterday’s seismic election results made it clear that New Yorkers trust candidates who fight for our communities’ needs, not corporate interests, political machines, and backroom deals. Our communities summarily rejected dog whistles and blatant racism demonstrated by some of the campaigns that lost. Fascism is in our midst, and I proudly stand by my neighbors in choosing unity and hope to resist division and fear.

These exciting victories show that the people-powered movement stands on solid ground. I welcome this new generation of Congressmembers, State Senators, and Assemblymembers, and look forward to working with them to deliver the bold, working-class agenda that I’ve proudly worked on throughout my sixteen years serving the Bronx. New Yorkers deserve single-payer healthcare with the New York Health Act, fully funded schools and childcare programs, and support for families instead of foreign wars and tax cuts for billionaires. Pa’lante, indeed.”

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson - REMINDER: FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA AT ORCHARD BEACH

Mamdani Administration Takes on Skyrocketing Insurance Costs with First-of-its-Kind City-Backed Housing Insurance Program

 

Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) will help design innovative program to lower operating costs for affordable and rent-stabilized housing  

  

Launching with $100 million City investment, program aims to insure 20,000 homes next year and 100,000 homes by 2030  

Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Interim President & CEO Jeanny Pak announced the next step toward launching a first-of-its-kind City-backed housing insurance program, with NYCEDC releasing a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to help design the initiative.   

  

Developed in partnership with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), the RFEI seeks proposals to design, structure and operate an insurance program capable of reducing premiums by at least 20% for a meaningful share of the City's affordable and rent-stabilized housing stock.   

  

As insurance costs continue to soar, affordable housing providers are being forced to divert resources away from maintenance, repairs and tenant services. Every $100 increase in insurance costs requires $1,200 in additional City capital for new affordable housing transactions. By lowering those costs, the City can stretch public dollars further, finance more affordable homes and improve housing quality for tenants.  

  

The City-backed insurance program is a key commitment in Block by Block, the Mamdani administration’s comprehensive housing plan. The administration is investing $100 million over the next three years to launch the program as part of a broader effort to preserve affordability, improve housing conditions and reduce the cost of operating housing across New York City.   

  

“Skyrocketing insurance costs are draining resources from the affordable housing New Yorkers depend on,” said Mayor Mamdani. “When private markets fail to deliver, government has a responsibility to step in. This City-backed insurance program will lower costs, protect affordable and rent-stabilized homes and ensure that more money goes to repairs, maintenance and improvements that tenants can actually see. Today’s RFEI is a critical step toward building a program that makes our housing system more affordable and stable for the people who call it home.”   

  

“Affordable and rent-stabilized housing is a lifeline for many New Yorkers – but rapidly increasing insurance costs are threatening this vital part of our housing stock. This City-backed insurance program will help lower the cost of operating housing, ensuring that our investment in affordable housing goes further to serve New Yorkers,” said Leila Bozorg, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning. “I’m grateful for the work of the EDC, HDC, and HPD teams and experts who are designing an efficient, effective program to put New York City’s housing on more stable footing.”  

  

“This announcement reflects the kind of bold, decisive action needed to confront New York City’s housing crisis head-on,” said NYCEDC Interim President & CEO Jeanny Pak. “Through this RFEI, we’re calling on a broad range of industry partners to help shape and deliver this first-of-its-kind program—one that can reduce housing costs at scale for New Yorkers, particularly those in affordable and rent-stabilized homes.”  

  

“The release of this RFEI reflects the City’s commitment to tackle some of the most critical challenges impacting the affordable housing industry,” said HDC President Eric Enderlin. “HDC is proud to partner with our colleagues across City government to identify innovative solutions to address rising insurance costs and protect the long-term affordability and stability of housing for New Yorkers.”  

  

Mayor Mamdani first announced plans for a City-backed housing insurance program in April. Since then, HDC, in coordination with HPD and NYCEDC, has selected Pinnacle Actuarial Resources as an independent risk consultant to provide actuarial analysis and technical support as the City designs and implements the program.  

  

Through the RFEI, NYCEDC is seeking submissions from a broad range of industry participants, including insurance brokers, captive managers, insurance carriers and reinsurers, third-party administrators, actuarial and risk advisory firms and other entities capable of operating at this scale. Joint ventures and proposals that leverage existing vehicles or facilities are also encouraged.  

  

Responses will undergo a phased evaluation process coordinated by NYCEDC, HPD and HDC.   

  

Submissions are due August 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. NYCEDC will host an informational session, available both in person and virtually, on July 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET. Additional information about the RFEI, including proposal requirements and RSVP instructions for the informational session are available through NYCEDC.   

NYC Council Responds to Administration’s Appeal Seeking to Overturn CityFHEPS Reform Laws

 

Council urges Court of Appeals to uphold First Department ruling and preserve the Council’s longstanding legislative authority to enact policies that help New Yorkers avoid eviction and homelessness

The New York City Council late Tuesday filed a response to the Mamdani Administration’s appeal to the New York Court of Appeals seeking to overturn the Appellate Division, First Department’s decision upholding the Council’s authority to enact reforms to the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program. The Administration’s appeal asks the State’s highest court to embrace a sweeping interpretation of state law that would strip the Council of longstanding policymaking authority and concentrate power over rental assistance and other social services policy exclusively within the executive branch.

The Council’s CityFHEPS Reform Laws, enacted in 2023 over then-Mayor Eric Adams’ vetoes, were designed to remove barriers to rental assistance and help low-income New Yorkers avoid eviction and homelessness amid New York City’s housing crisis. The Appellate Division rejected the Administration’s arguments last year, ruling that nothing in state law prevents the Council from legislating in this area. The Mamdani Administration is now appealing that decision.

“For decades, the City Council has exercised its authority to enact laws that support New Yorkers in need, including policies related to housing and social services,” said Speaker Julie Menin. “At a time when too many New Yorkers are struggling to afford their homes and our shelter system remains under enormous strain, we should be focused on helping families remain housed, rather than relitigating settled questions about the Council’s ability to legislate. The First Department correctly rejected this effort to undermine the separation of powers, and we are confident the Court of Appeals will do the same.”

In its filing, the Council argues that the Administration’s appeal seeks to invent a novel and unsupported theory of preemption that would effectively transfer policymaking authority from the City’s legislative branch to the executive branch. The Council maintains that the New York State Social Services Law explicitly permits local social services districts to provide rental assistance above state minimum requirements and preserves state oversight through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

“Every day CityFHEPS expansion remains in court, more families are needlessly pushed into crisis,” said Council Member Pierina Sanchez, Chair of the Committee on Housing and Buildings. “The First Department’s decision was unequivocal: the Council has the authority to expand CityFHEPS. The Council’s brief makes this clear. With just a few days remaining to negotiate the FY27 Budget, I continue to urge the Mayor and Council to reach a resolution that settles the case and delivers funding to significantly expand CityFHEPS. Our neighbors can’t wait any longer for stable, dignified housing.”

The Council further argues that accepting the Administration’s theory would threaten decades of settled practice and call into question numerous laws enacted by the City Council relating to rental assistance and social services.

“At a time when New York City is facing a severe housing affordability crisis, it is critical we preserve the tools that help keep New Yorkers housed and prevent homelessness before it begins. As a co-equal branch of government, the City Council has long played an important role in shaping policies that respond to the needs of our communities,” said Council Member Crystal Hudson, Chair of the Committee on General Welfare. “The CityFHEPS reforms we passed in 2023 remove barriers to rental assistance and help more New Yorkers access stable housing without first entering an already overburdened shelter system. That approach is not only more humane but also far more cost-effective. Every family that can remain housed instead of entering shelter represents significant savings for the city while creating greater stability for entire communities. As we continue to confront the challenges of affordability and homelessness, we must invest in solutions that keep people in their homes and strengthen the foundation families need to thrive.”

The Council’s filing can be found here.

The filing states: “The Mayor’s policy critique of the program overlooks the key fact that the City has not provided the resources, administrative capacity, or housing access needed for the CityFHEPS program to thrive.  But policy arguments are one thing; the law is something else entirely.  Rather than following the law as passed and partnering with the Council to work on additional reforms, the Mayor simply refused to act at all.  When challenged, he invoked—and now invents—legal doctrines in a bid to avoid his responsibility as the City’s executive to execute the laws.”

The local laws are the following:

Local Law 99 prohibits the Department of Social Services from deducting a utility allowance from the maximum amount of a CityFHEPS voucher, except in limited circumstances.

Local Law 100 removes shelter stay as a precondition to CityFHEPS eligibility, reducing barriers to assistance and preventing unnecessary shelter entry.

Local Law 101 removes certain eligibility restrictions to allow more New Yorkers facing eviction or experiencing homelessness to access vouchers.

Local Law 102 changes eligibility from 200 percent of the federal poverty level to 50 percent of area median income and removes work and source-of-income requirements that make it difficult for recipients to pursue housing and employment simultaneously.

On Anniversary of Dobbs, Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Announce Major Expansion of Abortion Access Hub

 

Nearly half a million dollars in new funding will expand the NYC hotline's capacity to connect callers with abortion providers and support services   

Today, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which sharply restricted access to abortion nationwide, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the New York State Department of Health are investing $495,000 to expand the New York City Abortion Access Hub’s referral network.  

  

The expansion will allow the Hub to connect callers with a broader network of abortion providers and support organizations outside the five boroughs, helping more people access reproductive health care regardless of where they live.   

  

“Four years ago, the disastrous Dobbs decision stripped away a fundamental right and put reproductive health care out of reach for millions of Americans across this country,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Since then, New York has led the fight to protect abortion care. On this anniversary, we are expanding the successful Abortion Access Hub so that anyone seeking care can more easily find it. Together with New York State, we are strengthening a lifeline that connects people to abortion care, medication, transportation, lodging and support. Because abortion is health care. And health care is a human right.”   

  

“As we commemorate four years since the Supreme Court’s disastrous Dobbs decision, New York is sending a clear message to the rest of the country: We’re not going to let Washington Republicans take us backwards,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “Thanks to our support, we are expanding the reach of this vital resource so more people have access to safe reproductive health care.”  

  

“The importance of safe, accessible abortion care cannot be overstated, especially as states across the country continue to attack reproductive freedom,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga. “The people most harmed by these restrictions are often those already facing the greatest barriers to care – including low-income communities and communities of color. This expansion will help ensure that thousands more people can access the services they need with dignity and support.”   

  

“New York State will continue to fight to protect access to abortion care and reproductive healthcare for anyone in need of these vital services, despite ongoing politically motivated efforts to remove these hard-fought rights,” said State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald. “Our partnership with New York City and the expansion of the Abortion Access Hub enables New York State to further protect these fundamental rights and remain a safe harbor for anyone seeking care.”  

  

“Reproductive healthcare remains under attack across the country, but New York City and State are unwavering in our commitment to protecting and uplifting access to care for anyone in need,” said NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin. “Despite robust protections, too many people still face barriers to care. On the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s disastrous Dobbs decision, I’m proud to work with our partners across the state to reduce the burden for more New Yorkers.”  

  

New York State’s annual investment of $220,000 will support the Hub’s coordination with abortion providers outside New York City and organizations that assist patients with travel, financial support and lodging associated with obtaining care.  

  

NYC Abortion Access Hub  

The NYC Abortion Access Hub is a confidential hotline that connects callers to abortion care and related services, including financial assistance, insurance enrollment, transportation and lodging. The Hub was launched in response to the Dobbs decision.   

  

Since its launch, the Hub has answered more than 10,400 calls and nearly 5,000 live chat messages. More than half of callers seek medication abortion services, while one-quarter of calls come from outside New York state. Among out-of-state callers, the largest shares come from Florida (35%), Texas (27%) and Georgia (15%), where abortion access is heavily restricted.   

  

Most callers are younger than 30 years old (60%). Nearly half identify as Latino (47%), nearly one-quarter identify as Black (24%), and most report annual household incomes below $25,000 (59%).  

  

NYC Sexual Health Clinics  

In addition to direct referrals to independent providers, the Hub connects callers to NYC Sexual Health Clinics, which offer no-cost medication abortion, contraception and on-site pregnancy testing at four sites. More than 60% of clinic patients receive same-day care, and services are provided regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Additional services offered by the clinics include birth control, emergency contraception, pap smears, and onsite iron level teats for potential medication abortion patients.  

  

The new partnership between City and State health departments will allow the Hub to engage a broader network of providers and expand referral options statewide.  

  

Additionally, NYC Health + Hospitals offers a wide range of facility-based obstetric and gynecologic services, including abortion care. In 2025, they announced a $10.7 million grant from the New York State Abortion Access Program to support abortion care – including hiring abortion care providers and navigators, purchasing new equipment and supplies, access to abortion doulas, and financial supports – at its 11 hospitals over three years.  

  

Under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s leadership, New York State has authorized millions of dollars to protect and expand access to reproductive health care. Through the Supplemental Abortion Provider Support Program and the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program, the state has provided funding to clinics and providers offering abortion and reproductive health services across New York.   

  

For connection to resources or help accessing abortion services, call 877-NYC-AHUB. Appointments for abortion services can be made by calling the NYC Sexual Health Clinic Hotline at 347-396-7959.