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A N.Y. hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back

Democrats and Republicans in Troy, N.Y., took on a national Catholic health system and kept the county's last birthing center open.

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Published by CurrentWire Sep 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET · First coverage Sep 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET

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A N.Y. hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back

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