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Bronx Times

Bronx native launched sunscreen brand formulated for Black and brown kids

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright solemnly discusses the surge in anti-Semitism across the country (photo by William Engel)

Health

Families and advocates urge NY pols to pass budget with funding for better wages for direct support professionals

Posted on April 10, 2024

A crowd watches the eclipse at the corner of 42nd Street and Madison Avenue.

Health

Seeing clearly: NYC hospitals report no increase in eye problems related to eclipse

Posted on April 9, 2024

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Harlem

Not near their children: Why Harlem parents and pols want smoke shop shut down before it even opens

Posted on April 6, 2024

MetroPlusHealth’s 2024 Provider Appreciation Gala: Distinguishing Quality in Health Care

Health

MetroPlusHealth’s Provider Appreciation Gala honors NYC’s healthcare heroes for outstanding service amidst pandemic

Posted on April 1, 2024

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Bronx Times

Study concludes that Bronx residents are most vocal regarding mold concerns in their homes among all NYC residents

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Health

Toy Foundation grants enhance pediatric care in underprivileged communities

Posted on March 27, 2024

Rep. Dan Goldman outside in day time speaking at a news conference. He supports the Access to Family Building Act

Brooklyn

Goldman introduces federal bill to protect IVF, women’s reproductive rights

Posted on March 26, 2024

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Health

Home care workers stage hunger strike for Council bill banning 24-hour shifts

Posted on March 21, 2024

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Health

Pharmacies in New York can now provide OTC hormonal contraceptives

Posted on March 19, 2024

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Bronx Times

Mayor Adams announces $77M plan to boost city’s electric school bus fleet, build nation’s first truck charging depot in Hunts Point

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Health

Op-ed | Take simple steps to protect kids at home during National Poison Prevention Week

Posted on March 18, 2024

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Bronx Times

New online tool shows disparities, solutions for neighborhoods across New York City

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Bronx Times

Bronx sees increase in 911 calls amid shrinking EMT, ambulance fleets

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Brooklyn Paper

Met Council on Jewish Poverty to distribute $1M worth of halal food during Ramadan

Health

About as many abortions are happening in the US monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds

Posted on March 1, 2024

Health

Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what you need to know

Posted on March 1, 2024

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Bronx Times

School-based food pantry serves three South Bronx schools

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Health

AARP releases report on improving NYC for 50+ population

Posted on February 28, 2024

Health

Wendy Williams documentary producers say they didn’t know she had dementia while filming most scenes

Posted on February 27, 2024

Packed summer meals at NYC schools

Health

New York pols push bipartisan bill to boost summer meal programs, fight child poverty

Posted on February 25, 2024

Health

Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Posted on February 23, 2024

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Health

Over 6,600 sign petition against Lenox Hill Hospital Expansion

Posted on February 21, 2024

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PoliticsNY

Op-ed | Growing Consensus: Eliminating Managed Long Term Care Plans is Bad for Vulnerable New Yorkers

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Health

Raw milk cheese recall in New York linked to E. coli outbreak: What you need to know

Posted on February 19, 2024

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Bronx Times

Dr. Yonette Davis brings culturally-responsive geriatric medicine to the Bronx

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Bronx Times

Bronx high school senior gives back to community by leading sex ed workshops

Health

How NYC, former Mayor Bloomberg and a healthcare giant are looking to grow medical careers at a new Queens high school

Posted on February 14, 2024

Couple making love amid NYC spike in sexually transmitted illnesses

Health

Why are sexually transmitted infections spiking in New York City? NYC Health Dept. breaks it down

Posted on February 13, 2024

NY: Vibrant Emotional Health celebrates new headquarters

Lower Manhattan

Vibrant Emotional Health unveils National Headquarters in Lower Manhattan

Posted on February 13, 2024

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Bronx Times

Borough’s first mobile drug treatment unit opens in South Bronx

Elected officials and union members rallied in Albany to halt SUNY Downstate Hospital's closure.

Brooklyn Paper

Elected officials, unions rally in Albany against SUNY Downstate closure

Pedestrians navigate East 138th Street between Cypress Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard on Feb. 6, 2024. East 138th was identified by the nonprofit Transportation Alternatives as one of the most dangerous streets in the city for those who drive, bike or walk.

Bronx Times

The Bronx is home to New York City’s deadliest roadway: report

Health

What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?

Posted on January 27, 2024

Lower Manhattan Council Member Christopher Marte and residents push for OTC card acceptance at grocery stores

Lower East Side

Lower Manhattan residents, pol push for grocery stores to accept OTC cards to save on food purchases

Posted on January 24, 2024

Program to wipe out medical debt will help New Yorkers afford health care

Health

NYC to wipe out medical debt for 500,000 New Yorkers under new program

Posted on January 22, 2024

How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season

Posted on January 19, 2024

Health

NY midwife who gave kids homeopathic pellets instead of vaccines fined $300K for falsifying records

Posted on January 19, 2024

Gov. Kathy Hochul, joined by the state's Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, announced "sweeping investments" in mental health services, especially for youth, in a press conference on Jan. 11, 2023.

Bronx Times

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care

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Brooklyn Paper

Bed-Stuy father advocates for Grieving Families Act following fiancées death in childbirth

Gov. Hochul Maternal and Infant Mortality Presser

Health

Gov. Hochul could make NY first state to offer paid family leave to pregnant individuals

Posted on January 4, 2024

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Bronx Times

State report shows that food insecurity affects 39% of Bronx adults

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Mask mandate back at NYC public hospitals amid winter COVID surge

Posted on January 3, 2024

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Health

Dose of relief? Hochul proposes ban on insulin co-payments in New York

Posted on January 2, 2024

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Brooklyn

New Year’s baby! Brooklyn couple welcomes first tot born at stroke of midnight

Posted on January 1, 2024

Business

SmileDirectClub is shutting down. Where does that leave its customers?

Posted on January 1, 2024

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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend

Posted on December 28, 2023

Here’s what you need to know about the deadly salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes

Posted on December 22, 2023

More from around NYC

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Op-ed: Supporting local businesses is key to strengthening the Bronx

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Wells Fargo opens first Queens branch in Little Neck

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Serving up hope: Local leaders and orgs give back with turkey giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving

Advocates carry the banner at the 32nd Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day candlelight vigil in 2023.

World AIDS Day events planned in New York City