New York Post

NY IS AT YOUR CERVIX

‘Abortion tourism’

- By ISABEL VINCENT

New York is gearing up for abortion tourism as officials and activists prepare to welcome women from out of state in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to eliminate the constituti­onal right to an abortion.

“Abortion rights are enshrined in law in NY — including those coming from out of state,” tweeted Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine on Saturday. “There are expanding options for accessing abortion services here, including via medication.”

Levine included informatio­n on several services for those seeking abortions from out of state, including links to websites of nonprofits such as The Brigid Alliance, a referral service that provides lodging, food and financing for abortion seekers from outside New York.

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, which operates 23 centers throughout the state, said it was increasing the availabili­ty of appointmen­ts by 20% following the decision on Roe v. Wade.

“Banning abortion does not take away people’s need to access abortion. We believe all people — no matter where they live — should have the right to control their own bodies, lives and futures,” Joy Calloway, interim president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, said in a statement.

Conservati­ves slammed the prospect of the city and state becoming the abortion capital of the United States.

“I think it’s a little grotesque that the city and state is turning into a hub for abortion,” said Gavin Wax, president of the New York Young Republican Club. “I don’t think we should be encouragin­g abortion.”

Anne LeBlanc, chair of the New York State Right to Life Committee, said the group was going to “redouble” its efforts “to care for children and their mothers.”

“The Supreme Court has made it possible for states to protect unborn children and their mothers,” LeBlanc said in a statement to The Post. “It’s sad that New York instead seeks to further victimize them.”

Mayor Adams welcomed women seeking abortions.

“To those seeking abortions around the country: Know that you are welcome here and that we will make every effort to ensure our reproducti­ve services are available and readily accessible to you,” Adams said.

Gov. Hochul declared the state “a safe harbor” for women seeking abortions.

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