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Tue, 2013-10-01 23:48 — mdmcdonald
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Climate Change Health Threats in New York

Sat, 2015-01-10 16:57 — Kathy Gilbeaux

Air Pollution Vulnerability

Ozone Smog and Allergenic Ragweed Occurrence

nrdc.org

Climate change will worsen smog and cause plants to produce more pollen pollution, increasing respiratory health threats, particularly for people with allergies and asthma.

CLICK HERE - See how New York is vulnerable to air pollution impacts...

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Situation Report

Gov. Cuomo’s Plan To Use Clean Water Funds For Tappan Zee Bridge OK’d

Tue, 2014-09-09 06:44 — Norea

Tappan Zee Bridge as seen from Chopper 880 on May 13, 2014. (Photo by Tom Kaminski, WCBS Newsradio 880)August 6, 2014 7:31 PM - cbslocal.com - CBS Radio Inc.

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to use clean water funds on the new Tappan Zee Bridge was approved Wednesday by a key state board despite objections from environmental groups that said the money should support drinking water and sewer treatment projects. 

The $256 million loan from the clean water fund would help pay for the $3.9 billion span being built north of New York City. Cuomo’s administration argues the novel use of the funds would help minimize the cost of tolls on the new bridge and pay for work associated with the construction that would protect the Hudson River Valley.

 http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/06/gov-cuomos-plan-to-use-clean-water-funds-for-tappan-zee-bridge-okd/

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The Rockaways Free Clinic Fills Healthcare Gap in Queens

Sun, 2014-01-26 23:10 — Kathy Gilbeaux

In October, 2013, Doctors of the World opened the doors of the Rockaways Free Clinic to local uninsured adults. A year after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the area, many residents were still displaced from healthcare services. Learn how the Rockaways Free Clinic has proven a beacon of hope for locals; hear their stories.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqMsMDsk6Wk

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Non-Profit Wants to Transform Shuttered Peninsula Hospital Into Senior Housing

Wed, 2014-01-22 19:45 — Kathy Gilbeaux

      

Shuttered Peninsula Hospital in Rockaway could be transformed into senior housing under one proposal by a non-profit group.  Debbie Egan-Chin/New York Daily News

nydailynews.com - by Lisa L. Colangelo - January 21, 2014

The shuttered Peninsula Hospital building has caught the eye of a nonprofit group that wants to transform it into housing for veterans and senior citizens.

But Rockaway residents, who haven’t given up hope the hospital will reopen as another medical facility, are wary of the plan.

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Doctors of the World Opens First U.S. Clinic in Rockaways

Tue, 2013-10-01 23:51 — Kathy Gilbeaux

doctorsoftheworld.org - by Henry Chang - September 12, 2013

While Hurricane Sandy was 10 months ago, the storm's damage continues to impact individuals on a daily basis. It is estimated that nearly 60% of healthcare providers still remain closed due to storm damage.

Doctors of the World USA's (MdM USA) initial efforts following the storm were centered on identifying local residents who lack access to healthcare and bringing volunteer doctors for home visits in the Rockaways section of Queens, NY. While deploying these services, the chronic deficit in healthcare infrastructure in the area has also become evident.

Prior to the hurricane, the Rockaways already had federal designation as a Medically Underserved Area and a Health Professional Shortage Area. Twenty-two percent of area residents live below the poverty line and 24% lack consistent health insurance coverage.  

It is in response to this situational observation and direct community requests that MdM USA will open its free medical clinic, the Doctors of the World Rockaways Free Clinic in Rockaway Park, New York.

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