ALBANY – New York State is leading the charge in the effort to raise awareness and provide equal treatment for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender residents.
This week, New York became the first state in the nation with coordinated statewide strategy to improve LGBT data collection.
According to the Governor’s office, the statewide effort to include sexual orientation and gender identity information in data collections will allow the state to better tailor services to meet LGBT needs, ultimately improving the health and lives of thousands of New Yorkers.
Governor Andrew Cuomo said that by being more inclusive with how state agencies monitor the demographics of those they serve, it can address health and financial disparities, safety concerns, and a myriad of other issues that impact LGBT New Yorkers.
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