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Hudson questions on HASA client LGBTQ+ identification

New York City Council · Jun 24, 2026 · starts 1:42:47 · 46 sec

Hudson asks what percent of HASA clients identify as LGBTQ+. John Rojas reports DSS does not collect sexual orientation data but does collect transgender/non-binary data, with about 5% (approximately 1,800 clients) identifying as TGNC.

Crystal Hudson

I'd like to shift to HASA.

Crystal Hudson

Does HRA know what percent of HASA clients also identify as LGBTQIA plus?

John Rojas

We don't collect data on sexual orientation, though.

John Rojas

We do collect data on transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conformance.

John Rojas

That is 5%, about 1,800 or so clients identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, or non-binary.

Crystal Hudson

Sorry, 5% of 1,800 or 5% is equivalent to 1,800?

John Rojas

Is equivalent to 1,800 or so.

Crystal Hudson

Okay.

John Rojas

Of the total HASA caseload.

Crystal Hudson

Got it.

Crystal Hudson

Thank you.