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Chelsea's Free Public Flu Shot Clinic Closed for at Least a Year

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

September 08, 2011

Chelsea's Free Public Flu Shot Clinic Closed for at Least a Year

The Department of Health closed down a flu shot clinic in Chelsea while renovations are made.
City Cooling Centers Remain Open Wednesday as Heat Wave Continues

Manhattan

July 19, 2011

City Cooling Centers Remain Open Wednesday as Heat Wave Continues

Cooling centers throughout the city will remain open Wednesday.
Computer Glitch Delays City Budget Vote

Manhattan

June 29, 2011

Computer Glitch Delays City Budget Vote

The City Council will now vote on the austere 2012 budget and its deep cuts Wednesday morning.
Uptown Residents Applaud Restaurant Crackdown

Washington Heights & Inwood

May 10, 2011

Uptown Residents Applaud Restaurant Crackdown

Many residents applauded the Health Department when it closed neighborhood eateries after failing inspections.
Telepan Chef Says Health Inspector Apologized Over Bad Grade

Upper West Side

April 20, 2011

Telepan Chef Says Health Inspector Apologized Over Bad Grade

Chef Bill Telepan says a health inspector told him he was "doing a great job," then gave him a bad rating.
City College Students Threaten Cafeteria Boycott Over Health Violations

Harlem

April 19, 2011

City College Students Threaten Cafeteria Boycott Over Health Violations

City health inspectors uncovered 7 critical violations during a March 15 inspection.
Kenny's Bakery Closed by Health Department

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 11, 2011

Kenny's Bakery Closed by Health Department

Kenny's Bakery, an Inwood institution, was closed all weekend after failing a health department inspection on Friday.
State Sen. Adriano Espaillat to Hold Town Hall Meeting

Washington Heights & Inwood

February 08, 2011

State Sen. Adriano Espaillat to Hold Town Hall Meeting

State Sen. Adriano Espaillat plans to discuss various issues that effect those who live in the 31st State Senate District.
No Decaying Teeth or Lungs Allowed in Smoking Ads, Judge Rules

Manhattan

December 30, 2010

No Decaying Teeth or Lungs Allowed in Smoking Ads, Judge Rules

New York can't place graphics ads featuring diseased body parts next to cigarette ads anymore, a judge ruled.
'Rat Team' Meets to Combat Rampant Rodents

Lower East Side & East Village

December 13, 2010

'Rat Team' Meets to Combat Rampant Rodents

A group of city agencies gathered to discuss a plan for battling vermin on the rat-infested Lower East Side.
Health Department Launches Graphic Campaign Against Holiday Binge Drinking

Manhattan

November 30, 2010

Health Department Launches Graphic Campaign Against Holiday Binge Drinking

The Department of Health released posters on Tuesday discouraging excessive drinking during the holidays.
Popular Inwood Restaurant Mamajuana Cafe Temporarily Shut Down by Health Department

Washington Heights & Inwood

November 19, 2010

Popular Inwood Restaurant Mamajuana Cafe Temporarily Shut Down by Health Department

Mamajuana was closed by the Health department after receiving 82 violation points, but reopened Friday night.
When Office Chairs Attack: How to Create an Injury-Free Desk Setup

Manhattan

November 18, 2010

When Office Chairs Attack: How to Create an Injury-Free Desk Setup

Nicole Bode tries out an exercise ball instead of her office chair.
Battle for Prime Spots has Food Vendors Sleeping in Their Carts, Report Says

Manhattan

November 01, 2010

Battle for Prime Spots has Food Vendors Sleeping in Their Carts, Report Says

Some food carts in Manhattan are doubling as bedrooms for their owners, according to a published report.
Two of Inwood's Most Popular Restaurants Hit with Dismal Health Grades

Washington Heights & Inwood

August 04, 2010

Two of Inwood's Most Popular Restaurants Hit with Dismal Health Grades

Mamajuana and Il Sole were ranked amongst the worst restaurants in Inwood in terms of restaurant violations.

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