A Yonkers treatment‑plant power failure unleashed a massive raw‑sewage discharge into the Hudson, prompting a Westchester advisory from NYC north to Tarrytown. Officials closed a Sleepy Hollow beach club while labs test the water.

Two Legionnaires cases on the Upper East Side have prompted a city investigation. Officials warn more illnesses may be reported and urge symptomatic residents to seek care.

A Stony Brook study finds blood‑based molecular signatures linking PTSD in 9/11 responders to faster biological aging and higher chronic‑disease risk.

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Feil Family Pavilion adds nine operating rooms and expanded ICU capacity — largely paid for with Sandy recovery dollars — and could host open‑heart surgery once state regulators sign off.

State lawmakers approved a law requiring monthly heavy‑metal testing and public posting of results for baby food and, for the first time, infant formula.

A state‑funded, $32 million, 60‑bed recovery center opened on Wards Island to provide medication‑assisted treatment and stabilization for men in early recovery.

NYC Health + Hospitals is opening a second Bridge to Home site in Crown Heights, adding 50 private rooms and 24/7 clinical care to help residents secure permanent housing.

NYU's Dr. Jinsy Andrews breaks down gene-targeted ALS advances and offers practical brain-health tips for patients and caregivers.

NYC launched a $500K multilingual campaign through June to connect New Yorkers with free enrollment counselors as federal changes threaten coverage. The city is offering phone and online help.

The Health Department alerted One Haven Plaza residents after two tenants were diagnosed with Legionnaires in the last 11 months. Officials urge anyone with fever or cough to seek care.

The FDA cleared Enhertu for neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of HER2‑positive early breast cancer after DESTINY trials showed higher pCR and lower recurrence risk.

NewYork‑Presbyterian reported a $240M net loss even as operating income improved, underscoring how non‑operating swings can overwhelm hospital finances.

New reviews and large U.S. studies link extreme heat to higher maternal complications; experts urge more prenatal guidance, cooling access and workplace protections in NYC.