The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
This report describes the trends in unintentional drug poisoning deaths, noting a 41% increase in overdose deaths between 2010 and 2013. Seventy-seven percent of drug overdose deaths in 2013 involved an opioid. On average, there is more than one fatal opioid overdose a day. Heroin plays an increasing role in overdose deaths in New York City, doubling in 2013.
This report describes the results of an evaluation of the Green Carts program, which provided permits to vendors to operate fresh fruit and vegetable carts in neighborhoods with low levels of consumption.
This report details data from the Physical Activity and Transit Survey on perceived availability, quality and cost of fresh fruits and vegetables among NYC residents.
This report describes characteristics and circumstances of heat-related deaths in New York City during the 2013 summer season based on a review of death certificates and medical examiner investigation reports.
This report features data from the NYC Alcohol Survey, a special survey of adult New Yorkers that asked about drinking patterns as well as experiences of specific harms from drinking, such as arguments, assaults, unwanted sexual advances, or having to care for someone who had too much to drink. The survey found that more than one in five adult New Yorkers had experienced one or more of these harms.