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.@NWSNewYorkNY Heat Advisory for NYC: 11 AM - 8 PM on Friday, 7/25. Seek a cool space, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, & stay hydrated. For more info & safety tips, visit NYC.gov/beattheheat or weather.gov/okx. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2rjosBI. #NYwx

We explored air quality data from the first three months of #CongestionPricing and found that levels of the pollutant PM2.5 remained steady or decreased both within and outside the tolling zone. Read our data story to learn more: on.nyc.gov/449X4rX

Summer Streets starts this Saturday! Catch us in #Queens and #onStatenIsland. 🗓️July 26 ⏰7AM-3PM 📍Vernon Blvd + Forest Ave More info: nyc.gov/SummerStreets

This season, we've found mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in 36 NYC ZIP codes spanning Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. With mosquito season in full swing, all New Yorkers should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites: on.nyc.gov/mosquitoes

Today we're announcing the expansion of no- to low-cost medication abortion to the Fort Greene Sexual Health Clinic, our fourth clinic to offer this service. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/45gRILX

Bronx residents: Join our free, bilingual Stellar Farmers Markets workshops, now through November. Learn to make healthy meals with fresh produce and get $2 in Health Bucks for fruits and veggies to use at any NYC farmers market! 🥬🍑🌶️ More info: on.nyc.gov/3MHxYXH

Our Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center is distributing free cribs and car seats to community members! If your child needs a crib or car seat, visit on.nyc.gov/4f1keEN to learn more and register.

Gardening is a great way to spend time outside and be active, but some urban garden sites may have dangerous pollutants in the soil. If you garden in NYC, follow these tips to make sure you're gardening safely and growing food that is safe to eat: on.nyc.gov/450iC9I

Do you know what the Air Quality Index (AQI) levels mean and how they affect your health? The higher the AQI, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. Learn more: nyc.gov/airquality

Deaths from heat increased in the past decade in NYC, mainly due to hotter summers overall. Among those who died from heat stress, the place of death was most often an un-air-conditioned home. Learn more in our new report: on.nyc.gov/4eARty1

.@nycHealthy Ground-based mosquito adulticiding in Queens: Between 8:30 PM on 7/23 and 6:00 AM on 7/24. Map: flic.kr/p/2rhSuHo. Info: on.nyc.gov/3aHuKQ7 or 311 Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/1mwJI15.

Every New Yorker has a story about rats — or more likely, a complaint. If you've made a rat complaint using 311, you may wonder who receives it, and how it fits into the bigger picture of rat mitigation. Read our new data story to find out: on.nyc.gov/44NAnu9

To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, we'll be treating areas in Queens on Wednesday, July 23, between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. More info: on.nyc.gov/40wL7ui

In NYC, Black people die of heat-related illness at a disproportionately high rate. This inequity is rooted in systemic racism, including lack of equitable access to resources such as healthy housing with A/C, and health care. Learn more in our report: on.nyc.gov/heatreport

Our Citywide Doula Initiative provides free access to doula support for eligible New Yorkers, so you can have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby! Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3pqV5Os

Calling all NYC restaurants: In celebration of the 15th anniversary of restaurant grading in NYC, we’d like to give you a special shoutout! 🧑‍🍳️ ✨ ✅ Post a photo of your team with your A grade ✅ Tag @nychealthy We’ll share your photos throughout the week!

West Nile virus can cause serious illness, especially in people 55 and older and those with a weakened immune system. Use an EPA-registered repellent to help protect you and your loved ones from mosquito bites that can cause West Nile virus. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3hy7FlZ

Anyone 18 years old or younger can receive free breakfast and lunch at select NYC Public Schools, parks, libraries, and more this summer. No application is required! 😁🍊 For a full list of dates, times and locations, visit: on.nyc.gov/SummerMeals @NYCSchools

Are you enrolled in the Essential Plan? Do you have asthma? Under the Essential Plan Cooling Program, you may be eligible for a free air conditioner to help you keep your home cool this summer! More info: bit.ly/44cjx7M

Enjoy the sun safely this summer! Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. You can reduce your risk of skin cancer by taking these steps to avoid harmful UV rays: on.nyc.gov/3DuOsxU