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dr. mary bassett

Dr. Mary Bassett's first few years as health commissioner has been dominated by microbes.

NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett Still Hears the Voices of Her Patients

Dr. Mary Bassett, New York City's health commissioner, talks about smoking, heroin, and an incurable malady: politics.
By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio with other leaders on Staten Island today (Photo: Will Bredderman for Observer).

In Staten Island, de Blasio Announces New Anti-Heroin Initiatives

"We desperately need help on Staten Island," James Oddo said, and Bill de Blasio promised to deliver.
By Will Bredderman
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Dr. Mary Bassett, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Board of Health Approves Repeal of Consent Forms for Circumsion Ritual

The city's Board of Health today relaxed the rules surrounding the controversial ultra-Orthodox Jewish practice of metzitzah b'peh.
By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio is being lambasted on Twitter for tweeting out a mock New York Post cover from his official account. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

De Blasio Hails New ‘Universe’ of Legionnaires’ Regulations

By Will Bredderman
Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo Announces Statewide Legionnaires’ Disease Regulations

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a press conference to address the Legionnaire's disease outbreak earlier this month. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Legionnaires’ Outbreak Contained in the South Bronx, de Blasio Says

By Jillian Jorgensen
Comptroller Scott Stringer and Mayor BIll de Blasio.

De Blasio and Stringer Clash Over City’s Handling of Legionnaires’ Disease

By Will Bredderman
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito say they'll work together on legionella regulations. (Photo: Mark Lennihan-Pool/Getty Images)

Cuomo, de Blasio and Mark-Viverito Announce ‘Joint’ Regulations for Legionella

By Jillian Jorgensen
Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett discuss new legislation to combat Legionnaires' disease. (Photo: William Alatriste for the New York City Council)

Cuomo and de Blasio Offer Differing Answers to Legionnaires’ Disease Crisis

By Jillian Jorgensen and Will Bredderman
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett at a 2014 press conference. (Photo: Rob Bennett/Mayoral Photography Office)

Bronx Legionnaires’ Outbreak Is ‘Largest’ in New York City’s History

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

De Blasio: Don’t Crank Up Your Air Conditioner Tonight

By Jillian Jorgensen
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