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Herbert Von King Park Dog Run Temporarily Closed Over Possible Soil Contamination

Herbert Von King Park Dog Run Temporarily Closed Over Possible Soil Contamination

A popular gathering spot for Bed-Stuy dog owners is off-limits while the city investigates possible soil contamination.
NYC Plans Mosquito Spraying in South Brooklyn in Response to West Nile Virus

NYC Plans Mosquito Spraying in South Brooklyn in Response to West Nile Virus

EPA-approved treatment will be sprayed this week, targeting adult mosquitoes while minimizing risk to people, pets and wildlife.
Maimonides Health Cuts Ribbon Opening New South Brooklyn Care Center

Maimonides Health Cuts Ribbon Opening New South Brooklyn Care Center

Women and children can find a wide range of healthcare services under one roof after the care center's opening on Aug. 10.
West Nile Virus Activity Nearly Doubles in NYC

West Nile Virus Activity Nearly Doubles in NYC

A sharp rise in West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes is prompting increased disease prevention efforts across New York City.
New Women's Healthcare Hub to Open in South Brooklyn

New Women's Healthcare Hub to Open in South Brooklyn

Women and children will be able to access a wide range of healthcare services under one roof, reducing the need to travel between multiple locations for care.
NYU Langone Health Expands in Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health Expands in Brooklyn

Specialty health care services are now more accessible in southwest Brooklyn following the opening of a new outpatient practice in Fort Hamilton.
Woodhull Hospital Launches Maternal Health Chaplain Volunteer Program

Woodhull Hospital Launches Maternal Health Chaplain Volunteer Program

Seminarians and community faith leaders will gain hands-on hospital experience supporting pregnant and postpartum patients through trauma-informed chaplaincy care.
Heat And Air Pollution Collide in NYC

Heat And Air Pollution Collide in NYC

Free KN95 masks are available at two Brooklyn fire stations and at library branches.
NYC Expands Outreach to Help Residents Keep Health Coverage

NYC Expands Outreach to Help Residents Keep Health Coverage

More than 200,000 New Yorkers will receive additional support as the city works to help residents transition to new health coverage options.
NYC Expands Access to Gender-Affirming Care

NYC Expands Access to Gender-Affirming Care

New investments totaling $15 million will connect New Yorkers to support providers and fund research amid escalating federal attacks on transgender communities.