This Report presents the results of the Fiscal Year (FY) Ended June 30, 2023, Annual Valuation of the Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) provided under the New York City Health Benefits Program (Program).
First Lady Chirlane McCray, Department for the Aging (DFTA) acting Commissioner Caryn Resnick, and Senior Advisor to the Mayor and head of the Office of ThriveNYC Susan Herman announced today a $1.7 million expansion of mental health through the ThriveNYC DFTA Geriatric Mental Health Initiative.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is a recipient of an Administration for Community Living (ACL) 2019 falls prevention grant. An evidence -based program that reduce the risk of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Day “Ten Years Standing Together to Prevent Falls” during the Manhattan edition of “City Hall in Your Borough.”
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) has joined the New York State Office for the Aging’s robotic pet pilot program with the goal of fighting social isolation and depression among older New Yorkers.
The Department for the Aging (DFTA) joined Deputy Mayor Herminia Palacio, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon Tuesday to alert older New Yorkers about the mailing of new Medicare cards without Social Security numbers.
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.
The Department of Small Business Services submitted an application for the disposition of city-owned property to facilitate the development of the Battery Maritime Building on 10 South Street.
23rd Street Development LLC filed an application for a special permit to facilitate the construction of a 21-story development on a through-block site between West 23rd and 24th streets.
Sahara Restaurant Rezoning - C050317ZMK - In the matter of an application submitted by 2329-2347 Coney Island Avenue Realty LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the NYC Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning map.
This press release announces that the Chapman Perelman Foundation, the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Columbia University Medical Center established a collaboration to improve and expand the legal, social welfare and health services available to victims of domestic violence.
The 2021 annual report highlights CGE activities between January 2021 and December2021. It also lays out a plan of action for 2022. Specifically, in 2021,
From an audit conducted on the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, it was concluded that the department's implementation of the Enhanced Pest Control Program successfully improved pest control efforts, as executed by the Office of Pest Control Services. However, the department must improve its organization and oversight for more effectiveness.
The objective of this audit was to determine whether DOHMH has adequate controls to ensure that initial inspections at UPK GCC centers are conducted in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures. The audit found that DOHMH needs to strengthen its controls.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, it was determined that the department's Electronic Death Registration System is not functional. It could not be determined whether business and system requirements and goals were met and whether the design allows for innovation. In addition, reports of the system's development were falsified and the development was not checked for quality assurance. The department must follow rules and provisions to address these issues.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, it was found that the department's Disease-Tracking System, the Person Registry Information Management Environment system, is obsolete and was terminated. The system did not meet its business and system requirements, seek advice from quality consultants, or comply with Procurement Policy Board regulations.
An audit of the development and implementation of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Disease-Tracking system, the Person Registry Information Management Environment system (PRIME). The system automates the collection, tracking, and analysis of disease reports in New York City.
The findings of the review into the performance of New York City Health +
Hospitals (H+H) to the COVID-19 pandemic conducted by the Office of the Comptroller.
The Comptroller’s investigation, examining the City’s response to lead in the period between January 1, 2013 and October 10, 2018, includes a number of findings that demonstrate the need for increased coordination in the City’s fight against lead exposure.
This audit was conducted to determine whether the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is effectively monitoring mobile food vendors’ compliance with applicable sanitary laws and regulations.
Audit found that the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) Request for Leave forms
were present and approved for all annual and sick leave taken by the 40 employees that were used as a sample.
The sample tests for reviewing internal controls of Coney Island Hospital over personnel, payrol, and timekeeping
for its employees. Some personnel folders were imcomplete or contained inaccurate information. The report contains
several recommendations.
The Kings County Hospital has inadequate controls over its inventory of
noncontrolled drugs and medical and surgical supplies. There is a gross discrepancy of 71
percent between the amounts on hand and the amounts recorded in Other Than Personal Services (OTPS).
Therefore, there are extensive record-keeping and security weaknesses found. There was also unrestricted
access to the Pharmacy stockroom, and noncontrolled drugs were issued without proper authorization.
The challenges of retaining permanent nurses and the growing spending on higher-cost agency and traveling nurses pose risks to H+H’s financial stability and undermine the City’s commitments to both its public sector employees and its patients.
The audit found that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) program has mixed success in effectively servicing clients who have been poorly served through traditional mental health treatment models.
Local Law 87 of 2016 (LL 87) was signed into law by Mayor de Blasio on August 3, 2016 and came into full effect on December 31, 2017. The law repealed the existing licensing structure for laundries and replaced it with three new categories: retail laundry, industrial laundry, and industrial laundry
The City’s campaign educates users and potential users about the harms of using K2 and dispel the many myths surrounding the marketing of K2 as legal and safe.
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.
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.
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.
This Ready New York guide provides information for parents to discuss with their children in order to be prepared for emergencies every month of the year.
This Ready New York guide provides information for teachers to discuss with their students in order to be prepared for emergencies every month of the year.