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Climate Change, West Coast Fires Mean Filthy Air for New York City
Filthy air continues. Particulate matter soared so high that counts are now officially rated “Unhealthy.” At roughly 4X the normal level. By David Stone The
Health disparities report looks at concerning and hopeful trends in New York
By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square contributor/July 14th, 2021 (The Center Square) – Food insecurity increased 27% for New York households led by an
Spotted on Main Street: A New Red Bus Trend
A new Red Bus trend, spotted by a vigilant Roosevelt Islander who prefers being anonymous… Maskless and shoeless and a clear sign of RIOC’s continuing
NYC Public School Families to Get Up to $1,320 Per Child in Food Help
Christina Veiga, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Jun 14 at 6:17pm EDTby THE CITY A public school in Bedford-Stuyvesant was giving away free
As the long fight continues, Ellen Polivy asks your help in passing the New York Health Act
Battling for the New York Health Act, local activist Ellen Polivy fights the long game, and she’s not about to give up soon. Good healthcare
Y’all welcome to RIOC’s Swift Rapid RIVAA COVID-19 Art Testing Site Gallery
Roosevelt Island’s original hybrid, the Swift RIVAA COVID-19 Art Testing Site Gallery is coming soon. And y’all are welcome to the confection born of art
New York’s state beaches, pools to reopen for Memorial Day
Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor/May 12 (The Center Square) – The gradual reopening of New York hit another milestone Wednesday as Gov. Andrew
New York enacts law requiring businesses to take steps to combat airborne disease
Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor/May 6th, 2021 (The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that requires workplaces to follow certain standards to prevent the spread of airborne diseases, but only after the he got an agreement from lawmakers to make some “technical changes” to the legislation.
New York joins New Jersey, Connecticut in plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions
Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor/May 3rd, 2021 (The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the most significant easing of COVID-restrictions since the pandemic began. The move to reopen more of New York’s economy came as part of a joint initiative with neighboring states New Jersey and Connecticut, which
