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New Baby Bonds Bill Seeks to Help Kids Who Lost Parents to COVID

In April 2022, THE CITY’s MISSING THEM project—along with Columbia Journalism Investigations, Type Investigations and City Limits—published a story that revealed that more than 8,600 New York City children have…

Education Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Improving Mental Health Outcomes in NYC Begins at Birth

“To most effectively and efficiently address New York City’s mental health challenges, we must focus on our youngest residents and their caregivers.”

Climate and Environment Health Housing and Homelessness

‘Passive House’ Buildings Boast Climate & Health Perks. Why Aren’t There More of Them?

New York has 123 homes constructed under the environmentally friendly “passive house” building standard certified by Passive House Institute US. But architects and environmental experts say it should become the…

Government Health Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: Forced Hospitalization is the Wrong Approach to Mental Health

“This policy, while likely formed with good intent, is short-sighted and places more strain on a system that is close to breaking. It also shifts focus and continues to villainize…

Government Health Justice Opinion

Opinion: Bringing Fresh Produce to New York’s Correctional Facilities

“The high rates of health issues mentioned in carceral settings are a health equity issue likely resulting, at least in part, from the low accessibility of fresh produce and poor…

Education Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Kids Belong in School, But Need Mental Healthcare Access

“While I applaud Gov. Hochul’s initial steps to alleviate the shortage of services in school, I hope that she and federal officials consider addressing the therapist shortage …Without those steps,…

Education Government Health

Kids Who Lost Parents to COVID, In Their Own Words

More than 8,700 children in New York City are grieving a parent or caregiver who died of COVID. Here are some of their favorite memories, and what they wish others…

Government Health Politics

Gas Stoves Contribute to Nearly 19% of NY’s Child Asthma Cases, Analysis Estimates

Advocates say the findings add new urgency to the state’s efforts to transition its energy sources away from fossil fuels, and as environmental groups renew calls for state lawmakers to…

Health

Los síntomas de COVID persistente son más frecuentes entre los latinos y los residentes del Bronx

El año pasado, el índice de latinos a través de toda la ciudad y de residentes del Bronx que reportaron síntomas de COVID persistente fue desproporcionadamente alto, según nuevos datos…

Government Health Housing and Homelessness Politics

In Wake of Rezonings, Renewed Call for More Health Facilities on Hospital-Starved Rockaway Peninsula

Residential rezonings, including one approved this summer for Edgemere, are poised to bring thousands of new apartments to the Rockaways over the next decade, but just a single hospital has…

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