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[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

Voting is how New Yorkers show up for each other — for your community, your loved ones, and yourself.  There's still time to vote early. Election Day is June 23. Don’t wait — make your plan at https://t.co/uZvCBN9cf5

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

New Yorkers: By carrying naloxone, you can help reverse an overdose anywhere, anytime.

One small kit holds the power to save someone’s life.

Get free naloxone in NYC: https://t.co/P9bhM19JM3

[Dr. Alister Martin @NYCHealthCommr]

This #Juneteenth, I'm reminded of my mom's words: "Freedom is never handed down generously but won through struggle and preserved through memory."

At @nychealthy we are fighting for every New Yorker to have the freedom to live longer, healthier lives in a more affordable city.

[Dr. Alister Martin @NYCHealthCommr]

Epidemiological field survey conducted by @nycHealthy this morning.

The results are in:

Can confirm — joy is contagious.

Happy parade day, New York.

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

RT @NYCMayor: New York: We’ve got a big crowd here celebrating our Knicks.

Bus service is suspended in much of lower Manhattan. Subways ar…

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The last time the Knicks won a championship was 1973. Some things take time, but the wait is always worth it. Congratulations to the 2026 NBA Champions New York Knicks! 🧡💙

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

⚽Stay informed during the World Cup in two easy steps! Either way, @NotifyNYC gets you real-time updates on crowds, transit, and weather all summer long.  

By text: SUMMER26 to 692-692.  
Para recibir alertas, envía SUMMER26ESP al 692-692. 
Pour recevoir des alertes, envoyez SUMMER26FRE au 692-692.  

On WhatsApp: follow “Notify NYC - World Cup Alerts” or visit https://t.co/j6h8YIvr0p 
from your phone.  

#FWC26NYNJ #WeAreNYNJ

[NYCEM - Notify NYC @NotifyNYC]

Attending Pride events next weekend, June 26th-June 28th? Stay up-to-date on weather & other important event information from Notify NYC by texting NYCPRIDE to 692692. For Spanish, text NYCPRIDEESP

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

Is your child's first or second birthday coming up? Remind your health care provider to test them for lead.

Most children with lead poisoning do not look or feel sick.

Learn more: https://t.co/kGxs9t7E7O

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

West Nile virus was detected in people for the first time in the U.S. over 25 years ago. Now it’s the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the country. Learn more about West Nile virus and how to prevent mosquito bites: https://t.co/Lgj45OqCsE

[Lynn Schulman 舒曼琳 @Lynn4NYC]

New York City is gearing up for a summer packed with major events, celebrations, and visitors from around the world.

To help New Yorkers stay safe, healthy, and enjoy everything the season has to offer, @NYCHealthCommr, and I as @NYCCouncil Health Committee Chair, have teamed up to share health and safety tips for the months ahead.

Read our op-ed and learn how to stay in the game all summer long.
https://t.co/5PVCiKHRLJ

[HRA @NYCHRA]

Don’t risk your SNAP benefits. If you have no dependent children, aren’t pregnant, or caring for someone who can’t care for themselves, you may be an ABAWD and have to meet work requirements.

Check your notices. HRA can help. Visit https://t.co/VHey6yeBZ6 or log into #ACCESSHRA.

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

Parents: Making sure your children are vaccinated on schedule not only helps protect your family, it also keeps your community safe!

Communities develop herd immunity to measles when at least 95% of residents are vaccinated.

Learn more: https://t.co/gI5AFazFJR

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

Are you a 9/11 survivor or responder? Need help enrolling in the World Trade Center Health Program?

Our 9/11 Treatment Referral Program can help guide you through the process and connect you with available benefits and services.

More info: https://t.co/wYr6WU6RVI

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

Each year, young children are injured or die in falls from unguarded windows. These falls are preventable.

Make sure you have properly installed window guards: https://t.co/KLCLI5DPR5

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NYC's outdoor pools open in less than two weeks! Wondering which pools are visited the most?

Find out this answer to this and more through NYC #OpenData: https://t.co/ylfEjsVhvx

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Which Knicks player's name do you think will see the biggest jump among NYC newborns?

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According to our birth data, only 5 NYC babies were named Jalen since March 1, 2026.

We expect this number to change just in time for next year’s March Madness. 👀

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

Today we released our annual report on heat-related mortality in NYC. The report shows that approximately 500 New Yorkers die from heat-related causes each year, making heat one of the deadliest weather-related hazards in NYC.

Read more: https://t.co/9piFl80xkq

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

Planning on using drugs or alcohol this summer? Be mindful that doing so in extreme heat carries increased risks and follow these tips for safer use.

For alcohol and drug use services, visit https://t.co/lWHA661Epv