Department of Health Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Immigrant Advocates Applaud Gov. Hochul’s School Masking Mandate, Urge The Governor To Do More

During her first day as New York’s Governor, Kathy Hochul directed the Department of Health to make masks mandatory for anyone entering New York’s public schools. Continue reading

RWDSU Joins Growing Opposition To Department Of Health’s Medicaid Drug Carve-Out

The Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) today joined the Save NY’s Safety Net coalition to call on the Department of Health to repeal the disastrous Medicaid drug carve-out.Continue reading

City Tests Harlem NYCHA Complex For Legionnaire’s Bacteria

Water systems at a Harlem public housing complex is being tested for the bacteria that causes Legionnaire's Disease after two residents fell ill with the disease in the past year, city health officials said.Continue reading

Harlem Restaurant Ordered Closed By NYC’s Health Department Last Week

From filth to flies — some restaurants across Harlem have dirty secrets they’d rather you didn’t know or think about. Fortunately for the diner’s well-being, New York City’s Health Department is watching.Continue reading

Raise Your Hand If You Are Ready For The Harlem 1 Miler With Free Entries

Hey Guys!! Ever think about participating in a Marathon? Well here's your chance to jump in and start with a 1 Miler on Randall's Island this Sunday. Continue reading

Harlem Restaurants Ordered Closed By NYC’s Health Department Last Week

Harlem Restaurant Ordered Closed By NYC’s Health Department Last Week

Harlem Restaurant Ordered Closed By NYC’s Health Department Last Week

Coumo Wants To Join The Rest Of The Nation To Make Weed Legal From Harlem To The Hudson

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday named legalizing recreational marijuana among his priorities for the first 100 days of his next term but offered no details on how to do it, reports Patch.Continue reading

Mayor De Blasio And MBP Brewer At City Resource Fair In Harlem

On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer will host a during City Hall in Your Borough week. Continue reading

Pickup Truck Hits Women With Stroller In Harlem

NBC New York reports that two women pushing a 1-year-old in a stroller across a Harlem crosswalk were hit by a pickup truck making a right turn, police say.Continue reading

Heat-Related Health Risks Greatest In Harlem, DOH finds

NY1 reports that the city has pinpointed neighborhoods where its toughest to live during hot weather.Continue reading

Doggy Dining Out With Fido Is OK In Harlem And NYC

The NY Post reports that dog lovers will now be able to dine out with their four-legged companions — Gov. Cuomo on Monday night signed a bill, over the objection of Mayor de Blasio, that allows pooches in outdoor areas of restaurants.Continue reading

‘Taste of Seafood’ Closed By Health Department

Signs of rats, flies and improperly chilled food prompted city restaurant inspectors to shut down Taste of Seafood Friday, according to the Department of Health.Continue reading