Describes factors related to food insecurity and access during the 1st year of the COVID-19 pandemic, including economic barriers to food (increased prices, less income); households with children and NYers in low income neighborhoods were very impacted.
Pursuant to Local Law 21 of 2020, this report summarizes the most recently available information regarding children receiving early
intervention services.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Treat Yourself to a Spooky, Safe and Healthy Halloween, Health Department Reminds New Yorkers", on October 29, 2021.
Pursuant to Local Law 187 of New York City, this report provides an overview of the landscape of doula care in NYC, including challenges facing the doula workforce.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Save Lives, Health Department Reminds New Yorkers", on October 26, 2021.
The Pesticide Use by New York City Agencies in 2020 report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 37
of 2005 (LL37) which was amended in October, 2007 to require a summary report of pesticides used by agencies to be prepared and submitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Reports an Increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections in New York City From 2019 to 2020", on October 13, 2021.
Suicide rates in NYC remained stable, overall, from 2010 to 2019; individuals 45 to 64 years of age had the highest rate of suicide in the city; White NYers had the highest suicide rate; the greatest increase was among Black female NYers.