Mayor de Blasio joined in an interview at City Hall to discuss the coming deadline to sign up for healthcare (and the increased accessibility of it) along with the approaching State of the Union with President Trump.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that his GetCoveredNYC campaign helped enroll 80,000 New Yorkers in new health insurance plans last year, surpassing the goal to enroll 50,000 New Yorkers
Pursuant to Local Law 48 of 2016, this report is presented by the New York City Municipal Drug Strategy Council (MDSC) and includes recommendations to enhance the City's drug strategy.
First Lady Chirlane McCray announced Interrupting Violence At Home a citywide effort to address domestic violence through services, training, and intervention for abusive partners who are not involved in the criminal justice system.
The NY Health Department released data on lead poisoning in children, showing a 13 percent decrease from 2016 to 2017 in the number of children under age 6.
Mayor de Blasio's administration unveiled new farms at NYCHA urban farm at Mariners Harbor Houses, Staten Island, the sixth farm constructed as part of the Building Healthy Communities Initiative.
Pursuant to Local Law 117 of 2017, the LGBTQ Behavioral Health Roadmap (“the Roadmap”) comprises a full overview of ongoing New York City–supported initiatives to address the needs of LGBTQ+i New Yorkers of all ages.
This City Health Information bulletin offers guidance for health care providers on summer-related health conditions, including Lyme Disease, West Nile virus, and animal bites.
Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Johnson and the NYC Department of Health announced more stringent measures to reduce childhood lead exposure- providing environmental investigations for all children under 18 years old with a blood lead level of 5 micrograms per deciliter.
Mayor de Blasio appeared on NY1 to discuss lead paint found in public housing in the City, with 800 children testing positive for elevated levels of lead in their bodies.
Mayor de Blasio and Borough President Jimmy announced a new initiative that will enhance tick surveillance, outreach and control measures on Staten Island to reduce the risk of Lyme and other diseases that are acquired from tick bites