The de Blasio Administration today announced the issuance of citywide guidance and new NYPD protocols to clarify and institutionalize the City’s policy that it will not voluntarily cooperate with federal immigration enforcement activities, and will only coordinate in limited circumstances, including where there is a public safety risk. Continue Reading →
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Health Department Launches Help Me Quit App To Help New Yorkers Quit Smoking
The Health Department today launched the NYC HelpMeQuit app, a free tool to help New Yorkers quit smoking from Harlem to Hollis. Continue Reading →
Health Department Deploys A Team To Puerto Rico As Part Of City’ Ongoing Relief Efforts
As part of the City’s ongoing Hurricane Maria relief efforts, the Health Department today deployed First Deputy Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot and three public health experts to Puerto Rico. Continue Reading →
Health Department Launches Campaign “Breastfeeding Friendly Communities” From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department’s Center for Health Equity launched a new campaign “Breastfeeding Friendly Communities” to raise awareness about a mother’s right to breastfeed in public whenever and wherever she chooses. Continue Reading →
Health Department Launches “The Sour Side Of Sweet” Sugary Drinks Campaign
The Health Department today announced a new media campaign and educational materials on the health dangers of consuming sugary-sweetened beverages. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And First Lady McCray Release Domestic Violence Task Force Report
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray today released the Domestic Violence Task Force Report, recommendations to reduce domestic violence in New York City. Continue Reading →
Mayor Bill de Blasio Community And Outreach Effort From Harlem To Hollis
The Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit and Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Commission on Human Rights announced today a series of ongoing events and a new social media ad campaign that promote respect, understanding, and support for the City’s diverse Muslim communities. Continue Reading →
Health Department Awards Washington Heights Organization And Others For Community Development
The Health Department and the Fund for Public Health in New York today announced the release of $400,000 in grants to eight community-based organizations in neighborhoods across the city as part of Take Care New York (TCNY) 2020. Continue Reading →
Consumer Affairs Commissioner Launches Effort To Improve Health In Harlem And More
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas (pictured) today announced the Collaborative for Neighborhood Financial Health… Continue Reading →