Stringer: Many in areas of Brooklyn and Queens lack health insurance
In some New York City neighborhoods, almost a quarter of residents lack health insurance.
That was one of the unsettling details uncovered in a district-by-district analysis by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer. The analysis, released on Monday, highlights the disparity between neighborhoods across the city when it comes to the rates of insurance coverage.
On average, slightly more than 10 percent of Brooklynites lack health insurance. The citywide average is 11.4 percent, or 962,000 residents.