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Bronx Times

Bronx leaders rally for more trees in fight against urban heat and health disparities

NY: 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers show support for Haitian Community

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn healthcare workers stand with Haitian immigrants, denounce Trump’s ‘pet eating’ claims

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Brooklyn Paper

This Brooklyn pharmacy is offering free online doctor visits next week

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

Gay City News

NYC reports increase in mpox cases in August

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Health

Councilmember Bottcher wants to require NYC gun stores to display graphic images as health warning

Posted on September 12, 2024

Astoria Post

Lawmakers representing ‘Asthma Alley’ push for free inhalers under law

Health

AEW star Adam Copeland talks injury, Pure Plank, and his future in wrestling

Posted on September 10, 2024

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Gay City News

New York State health commissioner allows pharmacists to administer mpox vaccine without prescription

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Health

Inside the new IKEA Sleepeasy, made to help New Yorkers sleep more soundly

Posted on September 5, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Family supportive housing residence in Brooklyn to be rebuilt and expanded

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn teen meets ‘hero’ donor who saved his life with bone marrow transplant

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Brooklyn Paper

Give blood at these Brooklyn and Manhattan locations to prevent Labor Day shortage

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Health

Health Department to spray parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn for disease-carrying mosquitoes next week

Posted on August 22, 2024

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Health

Queens and Brooklyn beaches closed again on Monday thanks to Hurricane Ernesto

Posted on August 19, 2024

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Pete Davidson ‘is determined to better his mental health’

Posted on August 17, 2024

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Health

Queens and Brooklyn beaches closed this weekend to swimmers thanks to Hurricane Ernesto

Posted on August 17, 2024

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Times Square’s new ‘Comedy Village’ set to host fundraiser benefiting firefighters’ mental health

Posted on August 14, 2024

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Judge throws out lawsuit attempting to keep Manhattan’s Beth Israel Hospital open and operating

Posted on August 12, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Taking back control of the mind: Hypnotherapist Glenn Rottmann

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Brooklyn Paper

BP Reynoso launches $50,000 fund to support community baby showers for new parents

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Bronx Times

mPox is on the increase across the city, Bronx LGBTQIA service provider responds

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Massive Boar’s Head recall has New Yorkers cutting out the cold cuts

Posted on August 1, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Greenpoint residents say DKN Ready Mix concrete facility has brought dust, noise, and health concerns

Former FDNY firefighter Lt. Kevin Dermody of Engine 82 in the South Bronx

Bronx Times

‘A lot of lives have been helped’: Nonprofit works to provide mental health for FDNY firefighters

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Brooklyn

NYC rolls out ‘Rat Pack’ to help keep rodents away ‘on the street where you live’

Posted on July 28, 2024

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Health

Boar’s Head recall: Listeria outbreak impacts more than 200,000 pounds of meat sold by cold cut giant

Posted on July 27, 2024

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have urged those who received their first dose of the mpox vaccine to complete the two-dose regimen.

Gay City News

After recent uptick, NYC sees decrease in mpox cases

A New York Blood Center donation pod, which looks like a trailer.

Health

New York Blood Center debuts portable Pods to boost donations

Posted on July 24, 2024

Health

Left to sweat: Why advocates say NYC isn’t doing enough to keep street homeless cool during summer heat waves

Posted on July 23, 2024

NYU Langone Hospital.

Health

NYC hospitals secure spots on this year’s U.S. News and World Report’s top hospitals list

Posted on July 19, 2024

The Open Hand Association food pantry in Pelham Parkway is seeking $100,000 to upgrade its cooling equipment.

Bronx Times

Pelham Parkway food pantry seeks help for urgent refrigeration needs

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Bronx Times

Medical residents at Montefiore protest understaffing, long hours and ‘divestment’ in care for Bronxites

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Health

Measles outbreak at Brooklyn migrant shelter sickens two residents

Posted on July 13, 2024

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Bronx Times

Op-Ed | Breaking biases in health care: the need for comprehensive Medicaid coverage for obesity treatment

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New York’s subways are loud, and they’re not getting any quieter: amNY checks the noise levels

Posted on July 1, 2024

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Bronx Times

Op-Ed | Building a healthier borough: meeting Bronxites where they are

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan (middle).

Gay City News

Adams administration reverses proposal to cut Health Department’s HIV/‌AIDS budget

Health

How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart.

Posted on June 21, 2024

Health

Win New York Mets tickets and t-shirt by donating blood to the New York Blood Center

Posted on June 20, 2024

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Health

Brooklyn’s Dr. Sandra Scott on bringing trust back to healthcare within the LGBTQIA+ community

Posted on June 20, 2024

The Bronx has the highest rates of overdose deaths, with 831 residents dying from overdose in 2022, according to data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Bronx Times

Samaritan Daytop Village, Bronx pols raise awareness about overdoses

Health

Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court’s decision. Here’s what you need to know

Posted on June 15, 2024

Council Member Kristy Marmorato (center in navy dress) joined dozens of physicians who rallied outside Jacobi Medical Center on June 14, 2024 to demand a better contract.

Bronx Times

Doctors rally at Jacobi Hospital to demand better contract and working conditions

Health

NYC High Schools win blood drive championship program in light of statewide blood emergency

Posted on June 11, 2024

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Health

VillageCareMAX acquires ArchCare Community Life MLTC Plan

Posted on June 11, 2024

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Why Hochul thinks banning smartphones from New York schools will improve students’ mental health

Posted on June 4, 2024

Bronx Times

Leaders discuss youth mental health, its causes and ‘real solutions’ during panel at Bronx Borough Hall

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Thera brings the relief and benefits of weighted blankets with comfy robes and hoodies

Posted on June 3, 2024

More from around NYC

Naveed Hamilton, 9, was last seen Sunday wearing dark gray sweatpants, red Crocs, a light blue fleece, and a black jacket.

9-year-old Bronx boy missing since Sunday morning, police say

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Man found stabbed to death at facility on Creedmoor campus in Queens Village Monday morning: NYPD

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‘To Protect, Serve, and Understand’: The Irondale marks 10 years of landmark program connecting police and the public

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump attacks trans and non-binary Americans in dark inaugural speech