Governor Declares State of Emergency over Swine Flu

Governor Declares State of Emergency over Swine Flu »

New York Gov. David Paterson has declared a state of emergency because of the rise in swine flu cases. The executive order means that far more health care professionals – including dentists – will be permitted to...

October 29 2009 / No comment / Read More »
Schools Start H1N1 Flu Vaccinations

Schools Start H1N1 Flu Vaccinations »

The first phase of H1N1 immunizations in city schools got underway this morning. According to the Department of Education, 125 elementary schools across the city with enrollment of less than 400 students began giving vaccines...

October 28 2009 / No comment / Read More »
NYC School Swine Flu Vaccinations Begin Next Week

NYC School Swine Flu Vaccinations Begin Next Week »

New York City schools will start vaccinating students against swine flu next week. Mayor Michael Bloomberg is urging parents to sign the consent forms that are going home with schoolchildren. Bloomberg joined Schools Chancellor Joel...

October 20 2009 / No comment / Read More »
State Defends Flu Shot Policy for Health Workers

State Defends Flu Shot Policy for Health Workers »

Amid a chorus of protests from nurses, a state Health Department official Tuesday defended the state’s decision to mandate flu vaccines for health care workers because too few had voluntarily gotten the shot in the...

October 14 2009 / 1 comment / Read More »

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About Swine Flu | H1N1

H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

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Andrew Cuomo

Govenor “To Busy” to Meet Archbishop Dolan in Albany for Conference

Govenor “To Busy” to Meet Archbishop Dolan in Albany for Conference

Mayor Bloomberg isn’t the only person getting snubbed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo these days. Cuomo’s office told the state’s Catholic Conference this week that the governor would not have the time to meet...

Mar 3, 2011 / More »

Michael Bloomberg

Mayor’s Approval Rating Hits Eight-Year Low

Mayor’s Approval Rating Hits Eight-Year Low

Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s approval rating is at its lowest point in eight years. According to a newly released Quinnipiac University poll, 51 percent of New Yorkers disapprove of the job he’s doing. Thirty-nine...

Mar 16, 2011 / More »

Kirsten Gillibrand

Kirsten Gillibrand Urges GOP To Focus on Jobs not DOMA

Kirsten Gillibrand Urges GOP To Focus on Jobs not DOMA

Just one day after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) announced that House Republicans would take action to defend the Defense of Marriage Act, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) is urging GOP leadership not...

Mar 2, 2011 / More »

Dean Skelos

Majority Leader Dean Skelos Says Redistricting Pledge Not Broken

Majority Leader Dean Skelos Says Redistricting Pledge Not Broken

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos was a popular target this week, branded a deceiver by editorial writers, and singled out by former mayor Ed Koch for reneging on his promise to reform the...

Mar 5, 2011 / More »

Peter King

Congressman Peter King Pushes Bill To Block City’s 9/11 Trial

Congressman Peter King Pushes Bill To Block City’s 9/11 Trial

Long Island Congressman Peter King said in the Republican Party’s weekly address Saturday that the United States needs to send a different message in the war on terrorism. The chairman of the House...

Jan 12, 2010 / More »

Christine Quinn

Rallying for a Bill, With Sermons and Songs

Rallying for a Bill, With Sermons and Songs

When members of the City Council want Speaker Christine C. Quinn to call a hearing on a piece of legislation, they have a few options. They can try to cut a deal; they...

Jan 12, 2011 / More »

Bill de Blasio

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio Declares War On NYC Slumlords

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio Declares War On NYC Slumlords

There’s a new housing scam to report. Bad landlords, reportedly lining their pockets with taxpayer dough for housing the formerly homeless — but in deplorable conditions. The public advocate told CBS 2’s Marcia...

Mar 14, 2011 / More »

Pedro Espada

Pedro Espada Back in Court “Feels Great” New Trial Date

Pedro Espada Back in Court “Feels Great” New Trial Date

Pedro Espada Jr., the former State Senate majority leader who is facing federal corruption charges, strode into federal court in Brooklyn on Friday with a far different demeanor than he did four months...

Mar 4, 2011 / More »
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