Healthy Indicators Project (HIP) was a 3-year study to determine how NYC can transform senior centers to become viable alternatives to traditional health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self-management programs.
NYC Office of Emergency Management (NYCOEM) recommended that agencies review LL30 and ensure language accessibility in our COVID-19 Action Plan.
After discussion with the Legal Department, we determined that we will post any signage in the lobby or the main window that is intended to inform visitor
Evidence shows a cohort effect of baby boomers born between 1955 and 1965 who have disproportionate homelessness risk. Older homeless adults have medical needs exceeding their biological ages. The report forecasts the homeless population in NYC, projects potential costs and suggests interventions.
This report summarizes a multi-site study in three localities – Boston, New York City, and Los Angeles
County – of the anticipated future of the aged homeless population, its likely impacts on health and
shelter systems and resulting costs, and the potential for housing solutions.
It is estimated that one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, making it one of our most serious threats to public health. In New York City alone, each year approximately 5,000 women will learn they have breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among women in the city. Moreover, approximately 1,200 women in New York City will succumb to the disease every year.
The Police Department, the Fire Department, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, and the Department of Design and Construction submitted an application for the establishment of Marconi Street in order to construct a second Public Safety Answering Center facility for 911 calls.
Two Trees Management Company submitted an application for a special permit to facilitate the development of a residential building, middle school and public parking garage in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn. These developments will be located on the block bounded by Water Street, Front Street, Dock Street and Main Street. The applications, C 090181 ZMK and C 090183 ZSK, are being considered concurrently with this application.