Public Health News

Right off the cuffs of Hoosick Falls water quality being ok'd by the EPA, they are being urged to test the city of Newburgh's water supply, where toxic chemical contamination has been found.

On Thursday, May 5th, the New York City Council voted in favor of Int. 0209-2014! This is a monumental step towards building a more progressive city, and this legislation will serve to make for a cleaner and healthier New York City and environment!

Although researchers see many fish species thriving in the long-contaminated body of water, the small-mouth bass, a popular catch for local fisherman, show signs of polybrominated biphenyl ethers, or PBDEs.

Bike share programs have been popping up in lots of cities across the United States, and researchers are studying their pros and cons compared to private cycling, walking, driving, and public transit.

Amidst the backdrop of a national water crisis, New York City officials have assured residents they have the situation under control.

Today, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the City Council Transportation Committee unveiled the plan to make this year’s Earth Day one for the books.

Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with his counterparts in Vermont and New Hampshire, has entreated the Environmental Protection Agency to revise national guidelines on PFOA consumption.