Making NYC Healthier

The Covid-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the importance of public health policy in dense urban environments. The Manhattan BP is pushing to create new indoor air quality regulations to keep New Yorkers safe inside, create new, clean, accessible public bathrooms, improve mental health and behavioral healthcare in New York City, and more.

Our Initiatives

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Public Health Alert: Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Public Health Alert: Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Stay informed on the recent August 2025 Legionnaires' Disease outbreak in Central Harlem.

Breaking the Cycle

A plan to address NYC's behavioral health crisis.

Public Bathrooms

Public Bathrooms

A matter of health and equity, public bathrooms should be all over Manhattan

Breathing Better

Breathing Better

Elevating New York City's commitment to ensuring superior indoor and outdoor air quality for all.

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Latest News

In Crain’s: Northwell gets support for $2B Lenox Hill project with new mental health clinic

In Crain’s: Northwell gets support for $2B Lenox Hill project with new mental health clinic

As a part of that deal, Northwell agreed to build a new outpatient behavioral health facility to serve up to 30,000 patients annually at 300 E.

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