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QNS

‘You don’t have to struggle alone’: Queens borough president launches $2 million mental health initiative

MetroPlusHealth Deputy Chief Medical Officers Dr. Julie Myers

MetroPlusHealth urges New Yorkers to get their annual breast cancer screenings

Posted on October 10, 2022

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Bronx Times

Student-athletes having long overdue conversations on mental health and life off the field

A jail on Rikers Island

Yet another Rikers Island inmate dies in custody – the third since August

Posted on September 14, 2022

Rikers Is

‘The gangs run the jails’: Board of Corrections hear about lack of progress with ongoing NYC jail woes

Posted on September 13, 2022

Assemblymembers Burgos and Werpin joined by Councilmember Narcisse after their visit to Rikers Island

Elected officials pay unannounced visit to Rikers Island after release of troubling report

Posted on September 12, 2022

Chancellor Banks welcomes students back to school at P.S 161 in the South Bronx.

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks and other pols welcome students back to school

Posted on September 8, 2022

Schools Chancellor David C. Banks

New NYC school safety plan includes enhanced safety trainings for leadership, increased communication and more

Posted on September 7, 2022

New York must address staff shortages, gun laws to boost school safety, report finds

Posted on August 30, 2022

Governor Kathy Hochul approves student loan forgiveness program for public servants

Hochul ledges $4 million in funds for mental health workforce diversity

Posted on August 26, 2022

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PoliticsNY

NY Lawmakers on the Move, Aug. 19, 2022

Happy children playing tug of war and having fun during summer camping in the park.

Record number of students to attend SGHY summer camp

Posted on August 10, 2022

Politics

‘Un-American, unpatriotic’: Veterans, pols fume in Midtown over burn pit bill stalled in Senate

Posted on July 31, 2022

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NY Lawmakers on the Move, July 25, 2022

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Politics

Anonymous donor gives $1 million jumpstart to NYC program forgiving student loans for mental health pros

Posted on July 24, 2022

Community members line up for hot meals provided by Real World Ministries Inc.

Feed the Homeless initiative lead by NYC pastor needs more funding

Posted on July 20, 2022

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NY Lawmakers on the Move, July 18, 2022

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Politics

‘Still going through the same madness’: Homeless rights advocates deliver demands to Gracie Mansion for more action

Posted on July 17, 2022

New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies

Posted on July 15, 2022

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New York Family

The Future of Youth and Mental Health : An Expert Weighs In

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Healthcare providers, advocacy groups call for action at AG James’ mental health crisis hearing

Posted on June 22, 2022

New report documents abuse of people with mental health needs in state prisons

Posted on June 21, 2022

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Politics

Councilmember Bottcher and WIN partner unveil planned expanded services in family shelters

Posted on June 16, 2022

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Laurence Fishburne premieres feature documentary at Tribeca Film Festival in East Village theater

Posted on June 15, 2022

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NY Lawmakers on the Move June 15, 2022

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NY Lawmakers on the Move June 13, 2022

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PoliticsNY

LGBTQ+ Power Players: Carol Bullock, Pride Center of Staten Island

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Fraying away: Garment District residents, landlords search for solutions to end rampant public drug abuse

Posted on June 1, 2022

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PoliticsNY

De Blasio looks backwards and forwards in Congressional run

U.S. FDA authorizes first COVID-19 test for self-testing at home

New York City test and trace hits milestone with 2 million school surveillance PCR tests

Posted on May 27, 2022

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Op-Ed | It’s time for Albany to help New Yorkers in mental health crisis

Posted on May 26, 2022

Project Renewal

Ready to soar: Project Renewal Support in East Harlem heals a homeless man’s broken wings

Posted on May 22, 2022

Governor Kathy Hochul

Hochul pledges to seize more weapons under ‘red flag’ laws, battle domestic terrorism following Buffalo shooting

Posted on May 18, 2022

Ashley Judd talks about mental health after mother Naomi Judd’s death

Posted on May 12, 2022

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Lawmakers and advocates call on legislature to implement New York Health Act

Posted on May 4, 2022

NYC pols, activists march on Albany demanding ‘Good Cause Eviction’ legislation passage

Posted on April 26, 2022

NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams

City council leaders call on mayor to make greater investments in affordable and supportive housing

Posted on April 21, 2022

City Hall rallygoers want less NYPD presence, more program funding in NYC public schools

Posted on April 20, 2022

NYC Hospitality Alliance forum focuses on setbacks in nightlife and restaurant industries

Posted on April 11, 2022

Governor Kathy Hochul announces record school funding in state budget

Governor Hochul announces funding for nation’s first community mental health treatment teams

Posted on March 29, 2022

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Elected officials and advocates rally to increase mental healthcare in New York school districts

Posted on March 22, 2022

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Politics

NYC Committee on Higher Education passes resolution seeking ‘New Deal for CUNY’

Posted on March 9, 2022

FILE PHOTO: New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at City Hall in New York

Adams urges state legislature to invest millions in new tax credits, child care for New York families

Posted on February 9, 2022

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School-based mental health services serve as integral support for New York City students

Posted on February 8, 2022

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Schools Chancellor Banks touts important literacy efforts during visit to Brooklyn school where he started his career

Posted on February 2, 2022

homeless and mentally ill people

The crisis below New York: How the homeless and mentally ill struggle to survive underground

Posted on January 23, 2022

Council Member Carlina Rivera pledged to help shutdown Rikers Island.

Politics

City officials vow to tackle Rikers Island crisis at rally outside City Hall

Posted on January 20, 2022

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Hundreds gather for Times Square vigil of Michelle Alyssa Go, victim of deadly push in front of train

Posted on January 19, 2022

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South Bronx tenants organize against notorious landlord

Congestion Pricing Sign along the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York

Ridgewood leaders split on Trump’s move to halt congestion pricing

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In Brooklyn, the Great Backyard Bird Count connects people with birds and contributes to science that protects them

The LGBT Community Center in Manhattan joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration's executive orders.

‘Our mission is under attack’: LGBTQ centers sue Trump administration over executive orders