Dr. Thomas Farley

A destroyed home is viewed along the beach in Bell Harbor on April 29, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Ad Campaign Highlights Counseling Services For Superstorm Sandy Victims

Project Hope was launched shortly after Sandy in November 2012 in order to provide crisis counseling and emotional support for those hit hardest by the storm.

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NYC Health Dept. Officially Rolls Out Teen Reproductive Health App

The “Teens in NYC — Protection” mobile app was quietly made available in early spring before getting a more public rollout Wednesday at a health care center in the Bronx.

2013/05/08

Cigarette Display In NYC (Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images News)

City Council Holds Hearing On Series Of Tough Anti-Smoking Measures

The bills before the City Council would reduce the visibility and accessibility of cigarettes. The council’s health committee took up debate Thursday on the proposals.

2013/05/02

FILE - A nurse teaches a diabetic patient how to draw her own insulin injections. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Health Department Issues Warning After Alarming Diabetes Study

In the wake of a new study showing that more than 10 percent of New York City adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has issued some reminders for control and prevention.

2013/04/27

Study: More Than 10 Percent Of NYC Adults Diagnosed With Diabetes

An estimated 650,000 adult residents city-wide were diagnosed with the disease in 2011, the health department said.

2013/04/25

New York City Proposing Raising Age For Tobacco Purchases To 21

On Monday it was personal. Queens Councilman James Gennaro teared up as he joined Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Health Commissioner Thomas Farley to sponsor a bill to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products in New York City.

2013/04/22

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city will appeal a judge's decision to halt a super-sized sugary drinks ban. (credit: Getty Images)

Not So Fast! Judge Halts New York City’s Super-Sized Sugary Drink Ban

New York Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling ruled Monday that the city may not enforce the new regulation, which would have put a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks — both bottled and fountain.

2013/03/11

Person receiving vaccine (file/credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

NYC Warns Of ‘Absolutely Terrifying’ Meningitis Outbreak, Urges Vaccination Among Gay Men

The outbreak of meningitis among gay men has sickened four people already this year, increasing the number of cases to 17 since 2012, according to city health officials.

2013/03/06

Bloomberg (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images); Salt shaker (credit: Clipart.com)

Bloomberg Praises Companies For Success In Sodium Reduction Initiative

Among the products that met their reduced sodium goal include Butterball cold cuts, Heinz ketchup, Starbucks breakfast sandwiches and Teddy Grahams cookies.

2013/02/11

A pedestrian bundled up against the cold walks through the streets of Manhattan on January 24, 2013. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Light Snow Falls Friday As Frigid Cold Continues

The snowfall was creating some slick spots across the Tri-State and with temperatures in teens, wet spots could turn icy, according to AccuWeather.

2013/01/25

A 32-ounce soda is filled at a Manhattan McDonalds on September 13, 2012.(Photo Illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

New York City Lawyers, Beverage Industry Duel In Court Over Big Drink Ban

The beverage industry is trying to take the fizz out of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s big sugary soda ban. The two sides battled like Coke versus Pepsi in court on Wednesday.

2013/01/23

Gov. Andrew Cuomo receives a flu shot from Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah to encourage all New Yorkers to guard against a bad flu season. (credit: Gov. Cuomo Flickr)

Farley: ‘Severe’ Strain Of Flu Reaches Epidemic Proportions In New York City

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said the flu vaccine will protect most people from getting the flu and even if you do become sick, the flu will be milder.

2013/01/10

Superstorm Sandy's destruction seen in the Rockaways - Dec. 7, 2012 (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

City Urges Those Still Without Heat To Find Alternate Living Arrangements

New York City officials are urging New Yorkers still without heat since superstorm Sandy to relocate immediately, and they’ll help you find a new place to stay.

2012/12/21

Rescue Workers At Ground Zero (credit: Beth A. Keiser/AFP/Getty Images)

Study Finds Increased Rate Of 3 Types Of Cancer Among 9/11 Recovery Workers

The most comprehensive study on whether the toxins in the air at ground zero after 9/11 are linked to cancers is unlikely to end the debate over health questions.

2012/12/18

Mayor Bloomberg gets flu shot from pharmacist Barbara Naprawa at Duane Reade in lower Manhattan Oct. 25, 2012 (credit: Rich Lamb/WCBS 880)

Mayor Bloomberg Gets Flu Shot, Urges New Yorkers To Do The Same

The mayor got his flu shot from pharmacist Barbara Naprawa at a Duane Reade pharmacy in lower Manhattan. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley also received his influenza vaccine at the Duane Reade Thursday morning.

2012/10/25

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