Department of health
Official testing numbers have been cut nearly in half over two weeks. Last year, a similar drop took six months.
Jan 31, 6:00 AM
"We’re going to be ready for September 20th," said Dr. Ted Long, a senior health official for the city.
Aug 18, 2021 6:44 PM
City health officials have expressed particular concern about the spread of the virus among the city's Orthodox community.
Sep 25, 2020 9:53 AM
There have been more than 200 recent confirmed cases in the Brooklyn neighborhood.
Aug 12, 2020 3:44 PM
Health inspectors will now be authorized to look for CBD food-and-beverage products as part of routine food safety inspections.
Updated: Jul 3, 2019 12:23 PM
An investigation from WNYC found lead-dust levels as much as 1,000 times the city';s current safety standard in four schools.
Updated: Jun 27, 2019 2:59 PM