Court Clears Way for 9/11 Illness Lawsuit
March 26, 2008
A federal appeals court has refused to give New York City immunity from the lawsuits of thousands of city workers and construction laborers who say they now suffer from respiratory illnesses after they helped clean up ground zero in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
The lawsuits claim that the city failed to [...]
Council members push for removal of pulverized tires from city parks
March 26, 2008
Three City Council members are pushing to get an estimated 30 million pounds of pulverized tires out of city parks, saying there are too many unanswered health questions about using the material in artificial turf.
“We shouldn’t be taking any risks when it comes to the health of our children, especially when alternatives are available,” said [...]
Medicaid Soars, Covering 1/3 Of New Yorkers
March 20, 2008
Amid a “historic” increase in statewide Medicaid enrollment, nearly a third of New York City residents are now on the state’s rolls, with 1 million joining between 2000 and 2005.
A report published yesterday by the United Hospital Fund documents a 55% increase in statewide Medicaid enrollment, which reached 4.3 million in 2005, up from 2.8 [...]
Cabrini Medical Center Closes Its Doors
March 18, 2008
Cabrini Medical Center shut its doors yesterday, becoming the second hospital in New York City to comply with the recommendations of a state health care commission.
At 12:01 a.m. yesterday, the 338-bed Gramercy Park hospital handed over operations of its 60 hospice beds to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Greenwich Village. Over the weekend, Cabrini shut its [...]
City Lawmakers Find ‘Alarming’ Report of Drugs in Water
March 10, 2008
Elected officials and environmental advocates are poised to ask the city tough questions in the wake of a news report asserting that New Yorkers are likely consuming trace amounts of pharmaceuticals when they drink from the local water supply.
The report contends that traces of at least 15 pharmaceuticals or their byproducts — including hormones and [...]
Cig tax would puff up prices by $1.50
March 5, 2008
A coalition of health groups will call Wednesday on state leaders to dig another $1.50 out of the pockets of smokers every time they buy a pack of cigarettes.
With New York facing a budget gap of some $5 billion, American Cancer Society activist Russell Sciandra predicted lawmakers will latch onto the idea of jacking up [...]
Cool Reception for Frozen Senior Fare
March 4, 2008
Commissioner of Aging Edwin Mendez-Santiago told skeptical lawmakers yesterday the frozen meals the city is considering for seniors aren’t the average TV dinner.
“It’s not the same as when we take our own leftovers and stick it in the freezer,” the commissioner said.
“Within seconds of when the food is cooked, it’s immediately flash frozen so that [...]
State To Slim Weight-Loss Surgery Options
March 3, 2008
The Spitzer administration is cracking down on the number of hospitals that perform weight-loss surgery, an increasingly popular procedure performed in more than a dozen hospitals citywide.
Citing quality control and cost, the state will restrict how many institutions may perform bariatric surgery, even as the number of patients seeking the surgery nationwide and in New [...]
Council Bill Would Cover Health Care Costs For Ground Zero Workers
February 27, 2008
The city would foot the cost of health care for city workers suffering illnesses related to toxin exposure at ground zero until they can receive disability payments, if a bill by a City Council member, Michael McMahon of Staten Island, passes.
“I was shocked when I learned that our heroes of 9/11 were not receiving the [...]
Parks Department vow continued use of controversial crumb rubber turf
February 22, 2008
The Parks Department says it has no plans to stop using a controversial type of artificial turf made from ground-up tires, but critics say it has already switched to a different turf.
“It is our understanding that they have stopped using crumb rubber,” said Christian DiPalermo, executive director of New Yorkers for Parks.
“This is a major, major policy [...]
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