Poop Slope: Shockingly, Park Slope Ranks Low On Dog Waste Complaints

So many New Yorkers aren't picking up after dogs that a new ad campaign resorted to this slogan: "Don't Leave _ _it On The Sidewalk."

Park Slope's COVID Levels Among Top 10 Highest In City, Data Shows

Three years after New York City went into lockdown, the coronavirus is hitting lows across the city — but not in Park Slope.

Park Slope Has Best Bivalent Vax Rates In BK, But Rates Still Low

Park Slope residents have had more of the updated booster than anywhere else in Brooklyn.

Park Slope's Methodist Names New Chief Of Cardiac Surgery

Dr. Sandhya K. Balaram will head an expansion of cardiovascular care at New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital, the hospital said.

Park Slope Hospital Gets C Safety Grade In National Ranking

Brooklyn Methodist Hospital was ranked on 32 safety categories and received below average scores on 14, Leapfrog's newest report shows.

Park Slope Gym Wants To Hypnotize You Into Working Out

The chain Blink Fitness will launch a "gymnosis" program they say will motivate you to exercise.

City Offers Free COVID Tests At Douglass Street Pool As Cases Spike

Efforts to expand at-home test kit distribution come as the mayor faces criticism for his handling of the latest BA.5-fueled COVID surge.

Park Slope Hospital Earns 'C' In New Safety Ranking

Leapfrog, a watchdog organization, analyzed the hospital's ability to prevent errors that harm patients.

NYC Could Be Flush With Toilets If Park Slope Lawmaker's Bill Passes

A group of Brooklyn City Council members say they're done doing the waiting dance for public toilets.

NYC Doctor Pays $500K To Settle Medicare Fraud Claims: Feds

Dr. Josef Schenker agreed to pay $564,217.70 to resolve claims that he charged Medicare for services he did not deliver, prosecutors said.

Park Slope ZIP Sees Highest COVID Rate In Brooklyn As Cases Rise

The city is expected to move from low to medium-level risk in the next few days. Here's where cases stand in Park Slope.

Acupuncture Insurance Scam Costs Doctor $7M, Feds Say

The doctor, who has an office in Park Slope, claimed acupuncture was necessary surgery to get more insurance money, prosecutors said.

Park Slope COVID Rates Start Dipping, But Cases Still High: Data

The neighborhood's positivity rates have dropped in the last week as the omicron surge "plateaus" across New York City. Here's the latest.

Park Slope COVID Rates Triple, But Are Still Among Lowest In NYC

As the omicron variant takes hold of the city, Park Slope rates have spiked dramatically in the last two weeks. Here's what to know.

Hospital Capacity In Park Slope Area: See Latest Numbers

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Brooklyn.

CityMD Closing 3 Brooklyn Clinics Amid Staff Shortages

The popular COVID-testing spot is closing three Brooklyn clinics due to staffing issues, but other nearby sites will remain open.

NYC Lab Warned To Stop Advertising 48-Hour COVID Test Results: AG

The attorney general issued a warning on Monday to Brooklyn's LabQ, which had patients waiting double the time advertised on their website.

Here's Where To Get A Coronavirus Test In Park Slope: 9 Locations

The state of New York has broken its all-time COVID cases record three days in a row, with NYC accounting for 12,404 positives on Sunday.

Coronavirus Cases Up 40 Percent Recently In Brooklyn: CDC

Brooklyn is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Park Slope Hits 75-Percent Full Vaccination Rate: Data

The ZIP code that covers the majority of the neighborhood hit the milestone for residents of all ages this week, data shows.

Anti-Vax Protesters Block Traffic At De Blasio's Park Slope Home

Despite acknowledging the mayor was not home, the group chanted with drums and bullhorns on the block for two hours, video shows.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Brooklyn: CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Brooklyn.

Rat Sightings More Than Doubled In Park Slope Area In 2021: Data

There were hundreds more rat sightings in Community Board 6 this year than in both 2020 and 2019, according to 311 data. Here's where.

Brooklyn Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Brooklyn compares to the U.S.

Park Slope Vaccine Rates Tick Above 70% Amid Citywide Boost

More than 70 percent of residents of all ages have now gotten at least their first dose in both Park Slope ZIP codes, data shows.

Park Slope Hospital Worker Joins Lawsuit Against Vaccine Mandate

Four healthcare workers have signed onto a lawsuit claiming they should be exempted from the mandate given their religious beliefs.

City To Spray Park Slope, Prospect Heights For Mosquitoes

Trucks will spray pesticides in several Brooklyn ZIP codes this week in an annual effort to prevent the risk of the West Nile virus.

1 Out Of Every 15 People In Park Slope Has Gotten COVID-19: Data

Looking at data for Park Slope's two ZIP codes, more than 7,000 neighbors have come down with the virus since the start of the pandemic.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Park Slope Area

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Brooklyn and across NY.

Park Slope COVID-19 Rates Inch Upwards Amid Delta's Spread

As the delta variant spreads, coronavirus rates ticked up in Park Slope after hitting record lows. Vaccinations remain high.

75 Percent Of Park Slope Adults Now Partially Vaccinated: Data

The neighborhood's major ZIP code surpassed the 75-percent milestone this week after hovering just under it for weeks, data shows.

Park Slope Nears 75-Percent Partial Vaccination Rate: Data

Just under 75 percent of adults in Park Slope's main ZIP code were partially vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Friday, data shows.

Park Slope Dips Below 1% Coronavirus Rate, Lowest In BK: Data

The neighborhood's two ZIP codes have consistently been among the lowest coronavirus positivity rates in the city.

Brooklyn Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Park Slope area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Half Of Park Slopers Are Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID: Data

The ZIP code covering the majority of Park Slope is one of the first in New York City to reach a 50 percent full vaccination rate.

Park Slope ZIP Has Lowest Coronavirus Rate In Brooklyn: Data

Both ZIP codes covering Park Slope have dipped below a 2-percent coronavirus positivity rate as local vaccination rates continue to grow.

Prospect Park Launches Filtration System For Toxic Algae Blooms

The "ecoWEIR" pilot program has been in the works for years as a way to control the blue-green algae blooms.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Park Slope Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Brooklyn.

How Much Of Brooklyn Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the Park Slope area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Half Of Park Slopers Are Now Partially Vaccinated: Data

The ZIP code covering the majority of Park Slope is one of the first in New York City to reach a 50 percent vaccination rate, data shows.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.

5 Advantages Of Integrative Medicine

Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.

5 Things To Know About Colon Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.

Live With Less Stress In 4 Steps

Balancing work and life is stressful. Northwell Health physicians discuss ways on how to cope.

Mediterranean Diet Can Halt Need For Reflux Medications

Foods play an important role in our health. Northwell Health physicians show how a change in diet can affect gastrointestinal conditions.