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Health Advocates Call for Better Support as NYC’s Asylum Seekers Struggle to Access Care

By: Kaya Laterman With over 200,000 asylum seekers arriving in New York City since October 2022, doctors and health advocates are facing...

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Mental HealthNews

Rikers Officers Accused of Violating City Rules, Locking Mentally Ill Detainees in Cells for Weeks

Correction officers routinely lock severely mentally ill men in their cells on Rikers Island for weeks and even months in violation of...

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EnvironmentNews

EPA Cleanup Plans for Toxic Newtown Creek Face Scrutiny from Environmental Groups

By: Owen Lavine Environmental advocates probed into the Environmental Protection Agency’s preliminary plans to clean up the eastern...

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Report Flags Safety Issues in City Parks Bathrooms

The New York City Council on Thursday launched an investigation into the cleanliness, conditions, functionality, safety and...

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Coney Island to Receive Expanded Birthing Services

Content Distributed by NYC Newswire NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health is creating a comprehensive women’s health service...

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Next Stage of EV Charger Expansion Rolls Out Across Brooklyn

With more New Yorkers transitioning to electric vehicles, New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis...

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NewsWellness

City Study Highlights Dangers of Social Media for Youth

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin...

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Healing Hands: Mahalo Massage Brings Comfort and Transformation

By: C. Zawadi Morris FSwWhen was the last time you had a massage? I’m not talking about the 10-minute foot massage that comes with a...

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Expanded Financial Aid Now Available for Northwell Health Patients

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with Northwell Health on Tuesday to expand access to financial assistance...

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June 8 Event Promotes Wellness Among Black Men

By: Christopher Edwards For the third year, Brooklyn nonprofit Heart, Body & Soul will host the Black Man’s Health Festival...

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