In honor of Doctors’ Day, NYC Health + Hospitals recognized 25 physicians, which includes Matthews K. Hurley, MD at Harlem Hospital, for excellence and their ongoing commitment to patient care. Continue reading
First Lady McCray And Others Launch Online Health Thrive Learning Center
First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray, along with Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery and Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett, today announced the launch of the Thrive Learning Center. Continue reading
Health Department Reports Four Babies Born With Zika Virus In New York City
The Health Department today issued a Health Alert informing health care providers that four additional babies have been born with congenital Zika virus syndrome in New York City since the Department announced the first case of Zika-related microcephaly in July.Continue reading
First Lady Chirlane McCray, Maria A. Oquendo, Melissa Mark-Viverito And Others Launch NYC Well
First Lady Chirlane McCray, along with the American Psychiatric Association President Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, elected officials and health leaders, today announced the launch of NYC Well, a one-click, one call connection to counseling, crisis intervention, peer support and referrals to ongoing treatment services. Continue reading
City Council Land Use Committee Approves Deadlines For Landmarking
Yesterday, the City Council’s Land Use Committee voted through a contentious bill that would impose deadlines on the Landmarks Preservation Commission and its process of designating historic properties. Continue reading
Harlem’s Levin And Jewish Council Members Denounce Anti-Israel CUNY Vote
On Friday, April 15 Jewish members of the New York City Council spoke out against a resolution set to be voted on by the student government at CUNY’s graduate school that would endorse a boycott of Israeli academics and academic institutions.Continue reading
Two Bills For People With Disabilities Signed Into Law
Today Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law Council Members Helen Rosenthal and Ritchie Torres’ legislation to expand access for people with disabilities attending events held by the City and interacting with city agencies.Continue reading