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[[File:Margaret-Sanger-Square NYC.jpg|300px | thumb|left|alt=Image provided by Creative Commons.|'''The intersection where you'll find Planned Parenthood's main office in Manhattan''' | [[File:Margaret-Sanger-Square NYC.jpg|300px | thumb|left|alt=Image provided by Creative Commons.|'''The intersection where you'll find Planned Parenthood's main office in Manhattan''']] | ||
New York has been called the “abortion capital of America,” where it has been legally protected since 1970. This makes New York the first U.S. state to provide statewide abortion access. Furthermore, New York does not impose restrictions such as 24 hour waiting periods or required parental involvement, which can be found in other U.S. states. | New York has been called the “abortion capital of America,” where it has been legally protected since 1970. This makes New York the first U.S. state to provide statewide abortion access. Furthermore, New York does not impose restrictions such as 24 hour waiting periods or required parental involvement, which can be found in other U.S. states. | ||