The Metropolitan Transit Authority banned alcohol advertising in 2018, amid concerns about underage drinking. Extensive research shows that alcohol ads drive consumption, particularly for young people.
The club served middle school students who often take on adult responsibilities at home, like meal preparation.
SNAP-Ed, which funds nutrition programs across New York City, will expire Sept. 30. Without it, families may have less fresh produce — and advocates worry about increased child hunger.
For decades, these clinics have provided a wide range of health care to students, offering vaccines, teeth cleaning, or help for mental health struggles, all at no cost.
Members of the public who visited the Cohen Children’s Medical Center last week may have been exposed to measles.
With measles cases on the rise nationally, NYC public health experts are encouraging vaccination against the disease.
The city is funding a guaranteed income program for the first time ever, joining a growing movement of antipoverty programs across the country.