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Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Woodhull Hospital evacuated after massive storm-related power outage

Posted on September 30, 2023

Fall Vaccines Explainer

What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway

Posted on September 30, 2023

Covid rapid tests

COVID-19: Four free at-home tests available to order again as Queens neighborhoods battle infection spike

Three bottles in a row of the drug Naloxone

Health Department recommends all New Yorkers carry naloxone as city sees record number of overdose deaths

Posted on September 25, 2023

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Michael J. Fox receives 2023 Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Clinton Global Initiative

Posted on September 20, 2023

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Ryan Seacrest Foundation opens broadcast studio inside Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park

The Food and Drug Administration's updated policy allows more men who have sex with men to donate blood.

Blood banks call on LGBTQ people to donate amid shortages

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New COVID-19 vaccine will be available for New Yorkers by end of week: Governor Hochul

Posted on September 13, 2023

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9/11 families urge City to release data on long-term health impacts stemming from World Trade Center attack

Posted on September 11, 2023

COVID Vaccines

US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall

Posted on September 11, 2023

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Brooklyn family sues Peloton after exercise bike topples over and kills man in freak accident

Posted on September 8, 2023

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Bronxites come together for International Overdose Awareness Day, call for remembrance and action

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That bites!: City to spray mosquito-killing pesticides in parts of southern Brooklyn Sept. 5

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Demonstrators arrested protesting federal prosecutor weighing shutdown of overdose prevention centers

Posted on August 31, 2023

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Hochul, Vasan warn New Yorkers to take precautions against new COVID variant

Posted on August 29, 2023

A pharmacist prepares a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination for children under five at Walgreens pharmacy Monday, June 20, 2022, in Lexington, S.C. Today marked the first day COVID-19 vaccinations were made available to children under 5 in the United States.

City launches campaign to promote vaccines for students ahead of new school year

Posted on August 21, 2023

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NYC Sheriff targets unregulated ‘half-baked goods’ infused with cannabis

Posted on August 19, 2023

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Co-op City, Edenwald lead NYC in COVID-19 hospitalizations as cases rise

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NYC carriage horse dies of colic in Midtown stable, reigniting controversy

Posted on August 17, 2023

Pig Human Transplants

Pig kidney works for over a month in donated body, as animal-human transplants look promising

Posted on August 16, 2023

Demonstrators protesting against the mayor’s plan to shift public-sector retirees to Medicare Advantage on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

State judge blocks city plan to shift municipal retirees to Medicare Advantage plan

Posted on August 11, 2023

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NYC sexual health clinics still operating at reduced capacity

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Millions affected by brain fog and other long COVID symptoms, New treatments being sought bring hope

Posted on August 1, 2023

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Top 5 Contaminants in Cannabis-Based Products and How to Avoid Them

Posted on July 31, 2023

Governor, mayor warn of scorching heat wave expected to bake Big Apple

Posted on July 27, 2023

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The Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to boost mental health coverage

Posted on July 25, 2023

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VillageCareMAX opens new location in the South Bronx

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A Bug’s Strife: City spraying pesticides to combat mosquito menace on Staten Island next week

Posted on July 20, 2023

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Upper West Side

American Folk Art Museum hosts networking event for healthcare workers in Upper West Side

Posted on July 20, 2023

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The Importance of Third-Party Lab Testing for State Licensed Cannabis Products in New York

Posted on July 17, 2023

Smoke conditions amid air quality alert in New York City

AIR QUALITY ALERT | NYC hit by another round of unhealthy Canadian wildfire smoke this week

Posted on July 17, 2023

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Just what the doctor ordered: ‘Food prescription’ program to help 100 Bronxites access fresh produce in NYC launch

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Op-ed | Air quality affects us all — that’s why it’s time to pay attention

Posted on July 11, 2023

A Rikers Island corrections officer

Op-ed | Patients at Rikers deserve quality healthcare

Posted on July 6, 2023

Air quality hazy in New York City

AIR QUALITY ALERT | NYC advisory extended through Saturday as stubborn smoke lingers

Posted on June 30, 2023

People see smoke-filled haze over New York skyline

AIR QUALITY ALERT | Smoke-filled haze returns to NYC, prompting new round of health warnings

Posted on June 29, 2023

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AIR QUALITY ALERT: NYC set to experience more smoke from Canadian wildfires through Thursday

Posted on June 28, 2023

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Just breathe: DOE to require breathing exercises for public school students

Posted on June 27, 2023

Obesity Pill

A daily pill may work to treat obesity: studies

Posted on June 26, 2023

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FDA approves first gene therapy for young children afflicted with muscular dystrophy

Posted on June 23, 2023

NYS Youth Mental Health Summit

Governor Hochul hosts first-ever youth mental health summit to address mental health crisis at the Javits Center

Posted on June 16, 2023

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New York State and City move to become safe haven for trans youth and families

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City officials say events this weekend can proceed, as smoky haze clears out of NYC

Posted on June 9, 2023

Mount Sinai-Behavioral Health Center Opening

Lower Manhattan

Mount Sinai opens new mental health center in Lower Manhattan, believed to be the largest private investment in mental health in state history

Posted on June 9, 2023

Wild Fire

One million N95 masks are being distributed to New Yorkers: Hochul administration responds to hazardous smoke

Posted on June 8, 2023

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THE BIG HAZE: Air quality alert for New York remains Thursday as Canadian wildfire smoke won’t go away just yet

Posted on June 8, 2023

NY: NYC Public Hospital Nurses Rally Aat Belevue

Public hospital nurses rally outside Bellevue for fair pay

Posted on June 8, 2023

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City postpones Thursday’s Cross Bronx workshop due to poor air conditions

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Week in Rewind: Royal Hotel migrant shelter proposal, 40 pounds of fentanyl tied to Bronx daycare, and Star Wars strikes Van Cortlandt Park

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Victoria’s Secrets: Meeting a fashion icon

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Green-Wood to honor Día de los Muertos with ‘Mictlán’ art installation and community altar

A man spewed homophobic remarks against patrons and staff at Pint, a gay bar in Jersey City.

Man allegedly assaults employee at Jersey City gay bar