Bronx
A NEW PLACE TO PARK THE FAMILY — NOT THE CAR
Tanveer Ali |
Over the next few years, residential buildings will replace open spaces at some public housing complexes.
Health and Environment
'PUBLIC' BOARD SHAPES CITY
IN PRIVATE ALBANY HUDDLES
Rachel Nielsen |
Big development decisions have local pols and citizens sitting up and taking notice of a powerful yet obscure state board.
Health and Environment
TESTING, TESTING: LEAD LAB TO CLOSE,
BLOOD TESTING SERVICES RELOCATED
Brendan Pierson |
Lab advocates question whether other testers can deliver same service.
Health and Environment
UNIVERSAL TRANSLATOR
Robert Neuwirt |
New rules require hospitals to get serious about communicating with patients who don’t speak English.
Health and Environment
NEW HOME FOR GIBBS
C. Feldman |
Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Linda Gibbs named deputy mayor for health and human services.
Bronx
A NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK: BOROUGH
PRESIDENTS HAVE BIG PLANS FOR 2006
City Limits |
City Limits asked each of the five BPs to outline their top priorities for the coming year. Here’s what they said.
Health and Environment
WAITING FOR JUSTICE:
MENTALLY ILL MAN WAS STUCK IN RIKERS
Jaime Adame |
The case of Bonergy Quelal, accused of setting a subway fire in February 2004, finally reached its conclusion last week. Why did it take so long?
Health and Environment
SINGING FOR YOUR STITCHES
E. Holmgren |
Bushwick hospital reaches out to artists. A new pilot program lets them donate their talents in exchange for care.
Health and Environment
MEATLESS MONDAYS?
Bennett Baumer |
City launches study and interventions to improve workplace health.
Health and Environment
BRAD H. EXTENDED
D. Bell |
Discharge planning also required for mentally ill inmates housed in hospitals.
