Category Archives: Health advisory
Suspension of Tolls & Fares Throughout NYC
Tolls are already suspended at the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge. Starting at 8:00 PM today, the following changes will go into effect: Tolls will be suspended on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Fares will … Continue reading
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Advisory for all New York City Residents
As you all are aware, Hurricane Irene is making her way up the East Coast. The bulk of the storm is scheduled to hit New York City by Saturday night. I encourage ALL residents of Coney Island and Seagate, who … Continue reading
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Preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irene
The Office of Emergency Management has been diligently preparing the entire city for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. According to OEM, the Hurricane is making its way up the east coast by way of the Bahamas. The bulk of the … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Health, Health advisory, Manhattan, New York City, Public safety, Queens, Staten Island
NYC Department of Health Spraying for West Nile Virus
Please be advised that the NYC Health Department will be spraying throughout a portion of Brooklyn. Specific areas include Coney Island, Sea Gate, Gravesend, Bath Beach, and parts of Brighton Beach. A recent study conducted by the Health Department identified … Continue reading
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Air quality warning today
The city’s Office of Emergency Management has issued a warning that today’s Air Quality Index is over 100 for ozone. This can be unhealthy for some people, such as the young, the elderly and people with respiratory or heart conditions. … Continue reading
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Another hot one
It’s going to be another hot day so stay cool, and remember, you can find your nearest cooling center by visiting this Web site.
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Stay cool during the heat wave
New York City is currently undergoing a major heatwave, with temperatures expected to break 100 degrees. It’s incredibly important to stay cool and hydrated, especially for children and the elderly. Here’s some tips to stay cool: Whenever possible, stay out … Continue reading
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Stay healthy during flu season
Flu season is upon us, and it’s very important to get vaccinated, especially for children and the elderly. To get more information on vaccinations for the flu, and for H1N1, visit the Department of Health’s Web site here. You can … Continue reading
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Summer in the city
Temperatures are soaring, and in response the city has opened cooling centers. To find a cooling center near you, visit this link. In addition, a lot of people are going to be hitting the beach to cool off. Last year … Continue reading
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Filed under Coney Island, Health advisory
Swine flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed several cases of human swine flu in Queens. So far, the students who have gotten sick have only experienced mild symptoms. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene … Continue reading
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