Fueled by Fear and Rumors on Social Media, Face Masks are Selling Out
The coronavirus is spreading globally and the Chinese community in New York City is worried
Public Health
Travel to China Is Still a Go for Many…For Now
Despite coronavirus fears, many travel agents say cancellations haven’t yet happened.
Williamsburg Residents Divided on Vaccines, Despite Mayor’s Health Emergency Declaration
A measles outbreak has largely been concentrated in the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn. They are split about how to proceed.
Williamsburg Residents Divided on Vaccines, Despite Mayor's Health Emergency Declaration
A measles outbreak has largely been concentrated in the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn. They are split about how to proceed.
Jump In Measles Cases Prompts Emergency Order
Fines threatened for unvaccinated Williamsburgers
Child Care Centers—Many in Queens—Get Health Violations for Having Unvaccinated Students
Health department data shows that parents’ resistance to flu shots often ends up with the childcare center getting penalized
Taking Black Mothers by the Hand
TB Rears Its Head in the City. Should We Worry?
A ten percent rise in TB in the city is seen as a shot across the bow
Far Rockaway: A Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Wasteland
A Killer Flu Has Schools Working to Protect Children
A fourth NYC child has succumbed to this year’s epidemic, still on the rise, and schools are fighting back
Parents Say Report of Lead Found in City's School Is Overblown
By Allison Lau and Katryna Perera Nestled between Manhattan and Queens is a small island that has been receiving more attention than usual–Roosevelt Island. To be precise, the island’s school–P.S./I.S. 217. It’s been in the headlines with reports of water laced with lead at the levels seen in Flint, Mich. Specifically, the New York Department of Water […]
Parents Say Report of Lead Found in City’s School Is Overblown
By Allison Lau and Katryna Perera Nestled between Manhattan and Queens is a small island that has been receiving more attention than usual–Roosevelt Island. To be precise, the island’s school–P.S./I.S. 217. It’s been in the headlines with reports of water laced with lead at the levels seen in Flint, Mich. Specifically, the New York Department of Water […]
New Yorkers Prep to Fight Hate Crimes
A training session to learn to take on haters, in a time of rising hate
The Scarlet H
People with herpes feel they’re stigmatized, but some artists and entertainers find that talking about it openly helps.
Canned Peas or Tampons?
Women on food stamps often have to make difficult choices, but some legislative efforts may make it easier.