The city’s latest HIV Surveillance Annual Report cites an increase in the number of residents diagnosed with the disease, while health officials voice concerns over looming federal budget cuts.
Across New York City, 1,791 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2024, representing a 5.4% increase from 2023.
On Staten Island, there were 39 new diagnoses of HIV reported in 2024, with 2,608 borough residents living with HIV and 44 HIV-related deaths, the data shows…