Paid Family Leave Passes in Assembly
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. is optimistic that a family leave policy to help New Yorkers more easily take time off from work to…
Health
Top Pharmacies to Offer Anti-Overdose Drug without Prescription throughout NYC
PHOTO: Naloxone is a medication that can prevent death when administered during an opioid overdose. Photo Courtesy of University of Washington By Michael V. Cusenza “Miracle.”…
Katz Recaps Year, Details Vision of Future in State of the Borough Address
PHOTO: Queens Borough President Melinda Katz delivered the State of the Borough address last week at Queens College. Photo Courtesy of BP Katz’s Office By Michael V….
De Blasio Touts $82B Preliminary Budget, ‘Targeted Investments’
PHOTO: Mayor Bill de Blasio last Thursday said that the FY2017 Preliminary Budget “builds on the strong economic foundation we’ve created.” Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography…
Borough’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens on Queens Boulevard
PHOTO: Assemblyman Jeff Aubry (r.) listened to Dr. Laura Bultman, Vireo clinical director and board member, as he toured the Elmhurst facility last Friday. Photo Courtesy…
MTA Bans Hoverboards from Trains, Buses, and Stations
PHOTO: The MTA has announced that possession of hoverboards aboard the City subway, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Staten Island Railway or Access-A-Ride is…
Addabbo Highlights Legislative Priorities for 2016
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr., last week outlined some of his key priorities for the next several months, including ethics reforms, paid family leave, and education reforms….
Off-Duty Officer Talks Distraught Man Down from Queens Center Balcony
PHOTO: Off-duty City Police Officer Christian Campoverde last week saved a man from leaping off a Queens Center Mall balcony. Photo Courtesy of NYPD By Michael…
Students, Foundation and Goldfeder Team Up to Send Care Packs to Troops
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder (last row, c.) joined PS 146 students and teachers in sending care packages to military personnel stationed in Afghanistan. Photo Courtesy of NYS Assembly…
Pols, Sept. 11 First Responders Call on Congress to Renew Zadroga Act
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio last week joined elected officials on city, state, and federal levels, and Sept. 11 first responders in pressuring Congress to renew…
Pampered Chef Makes it Happen
Traditionally, I am one of those people who remain highly suspect of the myriad products that flood the market: the ones whose salespeople either walk…
City AIDS Plan Aims to ‘Drastically Reduce’ New HIV Cases by 2020
PHOTO: On Tuesday, World AIDS Day, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council announced an ambitious new plan that aims to end the epidemic in…
Mayor, First Lady Release ‘Mental Health Roadmap’; ThriveNYC plan pledges support of mental well-being of New Yorkers
PHOTO: NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray this week joined her husband, Mayor Bill de Blasio, in unveiling ‘ThriveNYC: A Mental Health Roadmap for All.’ Photo…
Six Months Later, Community Still Helping Valentina’s Family Heal
PHOTO: Valentina’s mom Danielle Allen (l.) last Thursday passed out heart-shaped balloons to friends, family, and members of the community who have been touched by…
New Research Details Size and Scope of City Mental Health Crisis
PHOTO: Mayor Bill de Blasio and city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Mary Bassett, M.D. Photo Courtesy of Rob Bennett/Mayoral Photography Unit A Substance…