Department of Health

Aug
22

Spraying Planned For West Nile Virus

Source: NYC.govHealth Department trucks will be driving through Bath Beach, Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge today, weather permitting, to
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May
22

Measles Outbreak Continues To Grow

A Microscopic Look at the Measles Virus (Source: Center For Disease Control via Wikimedia Commons)The measles outbreak in Borough
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Mar
13
Catskill Bagel Closed by DOH

Catskill Bagel Closed by DOH

The Department of Health [http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/services/restaurant-inspection.shtml] closed down Catskill Bagel on Cortelyou
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Oct
16

Op-Ed: A Slice Of Life That’s Become Divisive

Stained glass at the Cloisters shows baby Jesus’ bris, in which some accounts say he received metzitzah b’peh. (Source:
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Sep
27
Pamir Village Cafe Closed by Health Department

Pamir Village Cafe Closed by Health Department

Pamir Village Cafe on the corner of Parkville Avenue and Coney Island Avenue has been closed for over two weeks
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Jun
22

It’s Mosquito Season! Here Are A Few Tips To Keep Yourself Bite Free

Source: Gravitywave/FlickrIt’s summer! Yes, that means nice weather and sunny days at the beach, but it also means
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Jan
25

Gentile Vows To End City’s Assault On Small Business

The following is a press release from the office of Councilman Vincent Gentile: COUNCILMAN GENTILE VOWS TO END CITY’S
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May
27

Preschool Honors Veterans With Flag Raising Event

Source: Be Proud FoundationA local preschool assembled its students outside yesterday for a flag raising in honor of those who’
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Feb
09

Halikarnas Reopen and Clean, Lost Big To DOH Mess

Courtesy of Gene BerardelliWe wrote about Halikarnas’ sudden closure last month by the Health Department [/halikarnas-restaurant-closed-by-doh/], and then told you
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