New Bill Shall Ban Cigarette Discounts In New York

Medicine & Technology Feb 23, 2017

Campaigns against smoking intensify alongside a new proposed bill. The said bill aims to ban any form of discounts such as coupons to all tobacco products including cigarettes.

One In Every Five New Yorkers Suffers From Mental Health Problems

Nov 16, 2015

A new study by the NYC Health Department and Mental Hygiene revealed that in every five New Yorkers, one will likely suffer from mental health problems such as depression, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts.

Instagram Adds New App Feature for New York Fashion Week

Sep 11, 2015

As Spring Collection 2016 is set to be released on September 10, Instagram collaborated with New York Fashion Week and added a specialized "The Best of Fashion Week Updated Daily by @Instagram" feature on its app just for the event.

A Closer Look On Climate Change "Wild Card"

Sep 09, 2015

The Climate Change and Global Warming have been happening progressively over the years.

Fight Against Legionnaire’s Disease

Aug 26, 2015

New York City's battle againts the deadliest outbreak of Legionnaire's disease still on going.

Tanning Salons Sued by New York Over Cancer Risk

Apr 24, 2015

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has filed a lawsuit against two tanning salon franchises - Portafino Spas, LLC and Total Tan, Inc., saying there is "nothing safe about indoor tanning." He has also served notice that intends to sue Beach Bum Tanning Salons and Planet Fitness as well. Together, the four franchises operate 155 tanning salons around the state.

Another ‘Big’ Species Added to Endangered Species List? The Sasquatch Debate

Oct 26, 2014

While we ecologists like to often err on the side of caution when it comes to the preservation of species dwindling in the wild, this one has got to be one for the record books. We’ve heard of protecting mammals, marine species, and even those who choose to cross over state lines to inhabit new ecological niches. But what about protecting a “cryptide”? While most people are chalking it up to urban legends, one man from Chautauqua Lake, New York is making a plea to “Save Sasquatch”.

New York City records its first ebola case; patient took "populated" subway

Oct 24, 2014

A doctor who recently came home from Guinea was diagnosed with Ebola and is now confined at the Bellevue Hospital in New York City.

Partial Eclipse Captures Daylight—Seen Across the Northern Sky (CA, NV, NY, OR, FL)

Oct 23, 2014

Today marks a rare occasion, one where alignment makes a spectacle in the sky. While you can expect the autumn day to have cool weather and an added air of sunshine, you can also expect quite a surprise when part of the sun disappears in the mid-afternoon shade. It’s a rare occurrence that you won’t catch for another 3 years at the soonest, but the partial solar eclipse won’t be enjoyed by everyone. Mostly it’ll be a show for the northern United States.