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Midtown & Theater District

April 26, 2013

Mixed Martial Arts Foe Launches Bill to Create Fighters' Health Care Fund

Though pro MMA fights aren't legal in NY, promoters could be forced to pay for fighters' health care.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

March 22, 2013

Supporters of Troubled Hospital Set to Rally on 'Obamacare' Anniversary

Advocates say that Interfaith Hospital is in danger of losing vital services.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

December 04, 2012

Brooklyn Hairdresser Raises Money for Her Own Gender Surgery

Bryn Kelly has started a campaign to raise money for her own gender-confirming surgery.

Lenox Hill

October 18, 2012

Lenox Hill Hospital Nurses Vote to Strike If Demands Not Met

Lenox Hill Hospital nurses could go on strike as early as Nov. 1 if contract negotiations fall apart.

Upper East Side

March 29, 2012

Bloomberg Willing to Work for Either Party in White House

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he would consider serving either party in the White House.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

February 13, 2012

Wyckoff Heights Hospital Slated to Merge with Two Other Hospitals

Wyckoff Heights Hospital, which Bushwick residents say fills a crucial need, is moving closer to closure.

Downtown

October 26, 2011

Occupy Wall Street Protests Health Care System at St. Vincent's Site

About 300 demonstrators marched from Zuccotti Park to the former St. Vincent's Hospital to protest the American health care system.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 17, 2011

White House Summit Tackles Problems Faced by Latino New Yorkers

The White House Hispanic Community Action Summit at Baruch College will bring together local organizations and federal officials Tuesday to brainstorm solutions to help the Latino community.

Manhattan

October 02, 2011

Mayor's Girlfriend Says President Obama 'Has a Lot to Learn'

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's girlfriend, Diana Taylor, criticized President Obama, Senator Gillibrand and the slew of Republican presidential hopefuls in an interview with the New York Observer.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

September 27, 2011

Village Residents Say Health Care Is Worse Since St. Vincent's Closure

Two-thirds of more than 1,400 people surveyed reported that it has been more difficult for them to obtain health care since the hospital closed.

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.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

August 22, 2011

Bellevue Hospital to Expand Children's Psych Ward

Bellevue Hospital Center has ramped up its children's services in recent months, including a new $2.3 million plan to expand its children's psychiatric ward.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

July 28, 2011

Bellevue Opens $5.2M Neonatal ICU

Using input from staff members and parents, Bellevue Hospital built a new neonatal intensive care unit.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

July 26, 2011

Bellevue Gets $350K for Murray Hill High School Health Center

Norman Thomas High School will use the funds to create new examination and screening rooms for students. 

Greenwich Village & SoHo

October 22, 2010

Villagers Want Neighborhood Health Assessment To Help Bring Hospital Back To St. Vincent's Site

Community advocates said plans for a health survey continue even as former St.Vincent's properties go up for sale.