New York, the city that never sleeps—and that’s a health problem for residents
Obesity and sleeplessness have risen among New Yorkers, among other ailments......»»
A program for every problem: Healthy coverage
The number of city residents without health insurance is lower than at any time since people began keeping track because New York has embraced the Affordable Care Act. Joann Williamson, 66, goes to... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
The largest mobile soup kitchen in America is scrambling to keep up with a 50% spike in demand
New York City soup kitchens are overwhelmed with residents who have been laid off or furloughed because of the coronavirus health crisis......»»
New Yorkers are fleeing the city to escape the coronavirus, but health officials worry it could worsen outbreaks elsewhere
Dan Kitwood / Getty Images Many residents have left New York City, now the epicenter of coronavirus cases in the United States, for smaller towns. Health experts are concerned t.....»»
City program will offer visits from mental health pros to first-time parents
The Trump administration is suspending enrollments by New York residents in use to through airport security and customs, citing new limits on federal access to state driver’s license data aimed at... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Mayor declares public health emergency amid measles outbreak in Brooklyn
A in the of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has prompted New York City to declare a public health emergency, requiring residents to be vaccinated with the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine or face a $1,000... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
New online tool shows how New Yorkers fare on health metrics
A new population health tool debuts today, offering researchers and policymakers in New York City and 499 other urban centers nationwide a window into how its residents fare on a variety of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
‘New York is a city that never stops’—and the declining health of residents proves it
Obesity has risen among New Yorkers, among other ailments......»»
New York, the city that never sleeps—and that’s a problem for residents
Obesity and sleeplessness have risen among New Yorkers, among other ailments......»»
A program for every problem: Chipping away at housing problems
New York City residents are convinced the city confronts an intractable housing crisis. The deterioration of New York City Housing Authority properties imperils its estimated 600,000 residents. The... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
The state of inequality: Healthy coverage
The number of city residents without health insurance is lower than at any time since people began keeping track because New York has embraced the Affordable Care Act. Joann Williamson, 66, goes to... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
NYC will guarantee health care for all residents, de Blasio says
New York City is upping its spending on health care coverage. Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed that up to $100 million per year will be used to help people without health insurance. That includes immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally. The program is i.....»»
Mayor guarantees health coverage for 600,000 uninsured NYC residents
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will guarantee health care for New York City's 600,000 uninsured people, including undocumented immigrants. The two-prong plan provides an option for both people... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Andrew Yang ridiculed after he said Times Square is his favorite NYC subway station
Yang's answer during an interview with Ziwe Fumudoh prompted jokes from New York's residents, who said no "real New Yorker" likes Times Square. New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang co.....»»
TaxWatch: Just 500 New York City households will pay the highest rate in Cuomo’s millionaire-tax hike
The proposed tax on residents making $1 million a year or more will hit nearly 123,000 New Yorkers across the state......»»
Philadelphia launches online form for residents interested in receiving Covid-19 vaccine
Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health has opened its vaccine interest form online, allowing city residents to alert health officials of their desire to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. The form, which can be found here, can only be used to ind.....»»
MultiPlan Corp. buying Discovery Health Partners for $155 million
It's the second big purchase in three months for New York City-based MultiPlan, which provides data analytics and technology to the healthcare industry......»»
The 10 American cities that saw the most residents flee at the height of the coronavirus pandemic
US Postal Service data shows that millions fled urban cores last year. New York City topped the list, which was mostly made up of large cities. People loading a moving truck in Manhattan on September 12, 2020......»»
Chesterfield police will not enforce St. Louis County health orders
The city of Chesterfield is throwing its support behind local businesses and its police department reminded residents it will not enforce St. Louis County's health orders in a statement issued Wednesday. "As a point of information, the Chesterfi.....»»
A New York City teacher finished maternity leave as the city went on lockdown. Here"s how the mom is juggling the needs of her newborn, her remote students, and her own mental health in a time of crisis.
Kathleen Daniel Kathleen Daniel was scheduled to return to work from maternity leave the day her employer, the New York City Department of Education, shut down all schools in the city. Daniel.....»»
Health and Hospitals secures nearly $13M for frontline workers
New York City Health and Hospitals said Friday that it has raised more than $20 million to assist health care workers on the of the . That includes $12.7 million in new funds from nearly a dozen... To view the full story, click the title link......»»