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Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

New Yorkers are increasingly suffering from respiratory and cardiovascular illness, cancer, heatstroke and early death due to the rising levels of air pollution, a report found.
Environmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans

Environmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans

The EPA presented six options to clean up the eastern portion of Newtown Creek, a Superfund site.
Build or Burn: New Yorkers Demand Renewable Energy in Williamsburg

Build or Burn: New Yorkers Demand Renewable Energy in Williamsburg

The rally occurred as the New York Power Authority prepares to release a draft strategic plan, which will outline the future of energy resources in the state.
Nonprofit Opens Service Site in Flatbush Gardens

Nonprofit Opens Service Site in Flatbush Gardens

Bridging Access to Care will provide behavioral health and social support services.
New Cardio-Obstetric Program Launches At Kings County Hospital

New Cardio-Obstetric Program Launches At Kings County Hospital

The new $1.2 million program will aim to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity among women of color.

Nurses at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Notches Win in Court

New York-Presbyterian and nurses have been in arbitration over staffing issues at the Park Slope hospital.
Enhanced Birthing Services Coming to Coney Island

Enhanced Birthing Services Coming to Coney Island

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso allocated $18.5 million to expand women’s health services at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health.
Asylum Seekers at Hall Street Shelter Grapple With Emerging Health Issues, Amongst Other Concerns

Asylum Seekers at Hall Street Shelter Grapple With Emerging Health Issues, Amongst Other Concerns

According to the City, the X-ray truck for screening tuberculosis is only a precautionary measure and not a response to any sort of outbreak.
New Healing Center Helps BK Residents Access Victim Services

New Healing Center Helps BK Residents Access Victim Services

Pathways bills itself as a crime survivors assistance and violence prevention center for the borough.
CenterLight Healthcare PACE Opens Elderly Care Center in Bushwick

CenterLight Healthcare PACE Opens Elderly Care Center in Bushwick

The soft opening celebration included Caribbean food, music and dance.