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Department of Health

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Manhattan

February 13, 2012

City Introduces Condom-Finding App for Valentine's Day

The app allows you find locations giving away the city's free condoms.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

January 21, 2012

Jay-Z's 40/40 Club Closed for Health Violations

Jay-Z's 40/40 Club was shuttered by the Department of Health a day after its lavish reopening.

Upper East Side

January 11, 2012

Lenox Hill Hospital Investigated after Beyonce Gives Birth, Report Says

Lenox Hill reportedly came under investigation after Beyonce's stay to give birth to Blue Ivy Carter.

Manhattan

November 21, 2011

Carriage Horse Drivers Association Fights Back Against Critics

The Horse and Carriage Association of New York City claims the ASPCA and NYCLASS have "defrauded" the public about the carriage horse industry in New York. 

Washington Heights & Inwood

November 21, 2011

Popular Inwood Chinese Restaurant Closed After Failing Health Inspection

Sherman Avenue Chinese restaurant One Family was shuttered by the city last week after failing a Health Department inspection.

Midtown

October 12, 2011

What's the Stink? Bloomberg OK With Manure on Streets

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the streets used to be "covered" in horse manure in the olden days, but "we survived," he said.

Manhattan

August 01, 2011

High Inspection Grades Save Restaurants Cash, Says Health Dept

A new study found that restaurants owners have saved millions by earning "A" grades.

Washington Heights & Inwood

July 25, 2011

Food Truck Crackdown Shuts Uptown Vendors

A lone food vendor continues to sell hamburgers and fried food along a stretch of Amsterdam Avenue after police and the Department of Health carried out a sweep.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 18, 2011

Mars Bar Closes for Good

The notorious East Village dive Mars Bar closed Monday after an inspection by the Health Department that found 850 fruit flies.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 23, 2011

City Offers Tips to Keep Rats Out of Your Garden

The city's Health Department offered tips on how to keep rats away during an East Village community garden meeting.

Manhattan

June 12, 2011

Uptown Tenants Look to City to Quell Rat Problem

A group of tenants gathered last week to pressure their landlord to take care of a longstanding and growing rat problem.

Downtown

May 17, 2011

Downtown Restaurants Rack Up Health Violations

At least 10 restaurants, including Mike's Papaya, Max's and Bridge Cafe, racked up numerous violations.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 16, 2011

Ray's Candy Store Stays Open Despite Order From Health Department

The longtime Avenue A eatery and local hangout was closed Monday by the Health Department after an inspection.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 21, 2011

East Village Soup Kitchen Faces Uncertain Future

The popular soup kitchen and food pantry at Trinity Parish is waiting to see if a state grant will be renewed.

Upper East Side

April 08, 2011

Stricter Window Guard Rules Proposed in Wake of Fatal Fall

The legislation would put enforcement powers under a single city agency's control.