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Thursday, September 2, 2010
HEALTH
Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking Public Access to St. Vincent's Financial Records
A lawsuit seeking release of St. Vincent's financial documents has been shot down by a bankruptcy court judge.
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St. Vincent’s Files Motion to Halt Lawsuit
Lawyers for St. Vincent’s filed a motion to block efforts to access the failed hospital's financial documents.
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It Felt Like the Hottest Summer Ever in Manhattan — Because it Was
The average temperature in June, July and August was 77.8 degrees making it the hottest summer ever recorded here.
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Park Avenue Prepares for Crosswalk Timers to Protect Pedestrians
The timers are part of the Department of Transportation's new pedestrian safety program.
St. Vincent's Clinic Plan Dead, 'Urgicenter' to be Built Instead
Plan for a temporary 24-hour clinic at the old St. Vincent’s site are dead — but a new “Urgicenter” is on its way.
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July's Deadly Heat Wave Killed Manhattan Man, Report Says
A fifth person died due to July's record-breaking heat, the medical examiner's office announced Wednesday.
St. Vincent’s Selling Behavioral Health Facility in Westchester
St. Vincent’s has struck a deal to sell its mental health and chemical dependency center in Westchester.
'Obamacare' Goes Into Effect in New York
The New York Bridge Plan is now accepting applications from uninsured locals with preexisting medical conditions.
St. Vincent's Demise Leaves Community Health Centers Facing New...
Community health centers helping to fill the void after St. Vincent's Hospital closed are feeling the squeeze.
Latex Ball Celebrates Best Dressed and Safe Sex
Hundreds of dancers and models strutted down a runway at the annual Latex Ball.
New Records Set at Harlem Race Honoring Percy Sutton
The Percy Sutton 5k was run to honor the man who brought the New York City Marathon to all five boroughs.
Bedbugs Move Into Empire State Building
Bedbugs have moved into the Empire State Building as the city considers hiring specially trained hounds to sniff them out.
St. Vincent's Urgent Care Delayed By Birth Control Fight
The former owners of St. Vincent's reportedly object to a new urgent care facility providing birth control.
Med Students Tried to Bribe Their Way Into Harlem Hospital Job, DA...
Four medical students allegedly paid more than $100,000 to a consultant in hopes of landing a job at Harlem Hospital.
For Marathon Training, Don't Let Lunch Slow You Down
Megan Kretz, a runner and food blogger, shares tips on how to eat healthier to prepare for the New York City marathon.
Manhattan Has the City's Worst Air Quality, Study Says
The city-wide Department of Health survey found Manhattan to have the worst air quality of all the boroughs.
Bedbugs Close Times Square Movie Theater
AMC promises 'aggressive' and 'pro-active' counterattack after Empire 25 theater on 42nd Street is shut.
Child 'Lion King' Star Set for Leukemia Surgery
Lion King star Shannon Tavarez, 11, is scheduled to undergo an umbilical-cord blood transplant for her leukemia.
Former St. Vincent's Hospital Staff File Lawsuit Seeking Financial...
The suit alleges that management drove St. Vincent's into the ground, and threw away $300,000 on a golf outing.
St. Vincent's Bled Dry by Execs Before Closing, Suit Says
Ten executives at St. Vincent's Hospital were paid a staggering $10 million per year in wages, a new lawsuit claims.
City Poised to Launch First-Ever Clothing Recycling Program
The Textile Recycling program will set up clothing recycling bins around the city by the end of the year.
Bergdorf Goodman Hires Bedbug Dog, Just to be Safe
Bergdorf Goodman has enlisted the services of a bedbug-sniffing beagle to make sure the store stays critter-free.
Health Department Ranks Doma Cafe Worst in the Village
Doma Cafe on Perry Street did not fare well under the Health Department's new cleanliness ratings system.
Hotel Restaurant 540 Park Ranks Among the Dirtiest on the Upper...
540 Park, the restaurant in the Loews Regency Hotel, is among the dirtiest eateries on the Upper East Side.
City Emergency Responders To Use New 'Therapeutic Hypothermia'...
Therapeutic hypothermia involves paramedics lowering the body temperature of a heart attack patient.
City Unveils Latest Anti-Sugary Drink Campaign Ad
The city has launched a new ad campaign discouraging New Yorkers from drinking sugary beverages.
New Group Collecting Tales of Medical Trauma After St. Vincent's...
A committee is collecting stories about how medical treatment has been harder to get since St. Vincent's closed.
City Burned Through Record Amounts of Electricity in Hot July,...
Con Edison delivered more electricity to New Yorkers in July than in any other month in the utility's history.
Sick 9/11 Responders Plan D.C. Protest After Pols Fail to Pass...
Angry supporters plan to keep fighting for the 9/11 health bill that was defeated on Capital Hill last week.
9/11 Health Bill's Defeat is a 'Disgrace,' Say First Responders,...
The House will take the bill up again in the fall, but that could be too late for those who are sick.
9/11 Health Care Bill Voted Down in the House, Rep. Anthony Weiner...
The 9/11 health bill, known as the Zadroga Act, failed to get the 2/3 majority necessary to pass the House Thursday.
Free Outdoor Yoga Draws Enormous Crowd in Inwood Hill Park
Free yoga in Inwood Hill Park inspired new and experienced yogis to do sun salutations under the setting sun.
The Developers Are Coming, Cycling Advocates to Warn in Revere Ride
Recalling the midnight ride of Paul Revere, a bicycle advocacy group dramatizes threats to community gardens.
New Yorkers Advise the City on How to Deal With Bed Bugs
The City Council unveiled a new $500,000 anti-bed bug plan.
July Could Scorch the Record Books as Hottest Month Ever
Triple-digit days and plenty of 90-plus degree temperatures may make July the hottest month ever on record.
East Harlem Aims to Become More Friendly for Seniors
The initiative could call for more bathrooms and public seating for aging East Harlem residents.
Restaurateurs Brace for New Health Department Grades
The Health Department will begin issuing grades to the city's restaurants this week based on safety inspection violations.
Speaker Shelly Silver Combats Rat Infestation on Fulton Street
Residents say the problem has grown worse in the past several months.
Chelsea Advocacy Group Helps Manhattanites Growing Old with HIV/AIDS
Gay Men's Health Crisis is expanding programs to help those with HIV/AIDS face new challenges as they age.
Five Students Rushed to Hospital After Drinking from a Water Fountain
Five students got sick after drinking blue-colored water from a lower Manhattan school fountain.
East Harlem Non-Profit Bests Ohio, Wins $25,000 Grant
LeBron James wasn't the only prize New York tangled with Ohio over — the states were also in competition for grant money.
Time Added to New York City Crosswalks for the Elderly
Crosswalks in more than 400 intersections in the city have had four seconds added to them.
Financial District Resident Documents Damage to Wildlife After BP...
Esther Regelson, a Financial District resident, documented the impact of the oil spill on wildlife.
Hundreds Attend Bone Marrow Drive for 'Lion King' Child Star With...
"Lion King" star Shannon Talvarez, 11, is looking for her genetic match to help treat her for leukemia.
Disabled Athletes an Inspiration at NYC Triathlon
Of the 3,000 competitors participating in Sunday's New York City Triathlon, 70 had disabilities.
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