Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State's Health Department joined WHO's GOARN to boost global health security and infectious disease response.

Jason Brundige was sentenced to 84 months in prison for cocaine distribution and firearms offenses in an effort to combat violent crime and drug trafficking.

National Grid and Con Edison reported some of their highest-ever gas deliveries during the Feb. cold snap. Utilities warn household bills will likely increase as usage and wholesale prices climbed.

Gov. Kathy Hochul extended a disaster emergency in Bronx and New York counties through Feb. 12 as a nurses’ strike strains local hospitals and prompts contingency staffing.

A cold snap in NYC has caused 18 deaths, with Mayor Mamdani urging shelter use and the city expanding warming resources. Hypothermia, snowstorm effects, and transportation delays impact the city.

NYPD seeks three men linked to Staten Island burglaries, with burglaries and a Range Rover theft reported early February 1 in New Dorp and nearby neighborhoods. No injuries were reported.

Three men, aged 22, were rescued from Jamaica Bay, Queens, after falling through the ice, with emergency services, including NYPD and FDNY, responding rapidly. The men were hospitalized in stable condition.

Officer Espinosa was killed in a DUI crash; the accused, Matthew Smith, pleaded not guilty despite evidence of reckless driving and a high BAC level. The loss has deeply affected both the community and law enforcement.

Zucker Hillside Hospital has initiated a study observing participants use substances like alcohol, cannabis, psilocybin, and MDMA to understand their therapeutic potential and risks.

A 2-year-old boy in Queens died after his father allegedly beat him at a shelter; the father, charged with attempted murder and assault, pleaded not guilty. The child suffered severe injuries and delayed medical care, leading to his death.

NYC suspends alternate side parking through February 8 for snow removal, while metered parking remains active and other parking regulations still apply.

A fire at a Queens warehouse injured three firefighters; the FDNY responded rapidly despite severe cold weather conditions. Cause under investigation.

Bausch and Lannett will pay over $17 million following allegations of generic drug price-fixing, with Attorney General Letitia James leading a multi-state coalition.