rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/event/press-conference-nyc-makes-world-hepatitis-day-official?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-event-area-press-conference-nyc-makes-world-hepatitis-day-official' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Housing Works Advocacy https://actionnetwork.org/groups/housing-works-advocacy https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/events/photos/003/693/130/normal/1.png Join Housing Works and Hep Free NYC as the City Council announces a resolution to officially recognize World Hepatitis Day! WHEN: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 TIME: Exact time TBD WHERE: City Hall (Exact meeting location TBD) As a city and state, we have made great strides to successfully reduce the burden of Hepatitis C among New Yorkers, especially when it comes to lowering the infection rate. Since 2019, rates of hepatitis c diagnosis continue to decline in New York State, decreasing by nearly 43.1% statewide and 42.4% in New York City. However, there is still more to be done. Black and Latine New Yorkers continue to see high and disproportionate rates of hepatitis c diagnosis. While a cure for hepatitis c (HCV) exists, we are still failing to bridge the gap between diagnosis and treatment. We hope you can join us! Information Chart for this Action: Arriving/ Checking In Please arrive on time and check in with a member of the Advocacy Team so your participation can be recorded. We are now using a QR code check-in process. To receive credit for your participation, you must scan the QR code and complete the submission upon arrival. Arriving on time is important to ensure you are informed about the day's plan, group expectations, and safety procedures. Seating There is seating available within the park and the steps if necessary. Travel Nearby accessible MTA stations: The 4/5/6 or J/Z trains to Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall or the R/W to City Hall. Bus: M15, M22, and M103 all stop nearby. Metros are available for Housing Works clients upon request. Please check in with a member of the Advocacy team. More details can be found at https://new.mta.info/accessibility/stations Building/ Navigation The location is wheelchair accessible.   The only parking available is street parking. Bathrooms The nearest restroom is Starbucks (111 Worth Street). There is a bathroom inside City Hall. *Please note we cannot guarantee entry. More information can be found at this Google Map or NYRestroom.com. Food/Drink Various fast casual food options are available in the vicinity. Please bring your own water. Audio/Visual There may not be amplified sound at this event so it may be hard to hear speakers. The event will be primarily in English. Weather Rain or shine, we will be outdoors in the elements for the entirety of the event. Please dress accordingly. Masks Masking is not required for this event. https://actionnetwork.org/events/press-conference-nyc-makes-world-hepatitis-day-official