New York City Joins Multi-City Coalition to Defend $4 Billion in Federal Research Funding from NIH Cuts
New York City joins a coalition to protect $4 billion in federal research funding from potential NIH cuts, arguing the importance for medical research and local economies.
New York Senate Poised to Decide on Landmark Medically Assisted Suicide Bill
The NY Senate is set to vote on the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which could legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, following the Assembly's approval.
NY Attorney General Letitia James Battles FDA to Liberate Abortion Pill alongside Californian, Massachusetts, and New Jersey Counterparts
AG Letitia James and counterparts filed a petition asking the FDA to lift restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone, highlighting its safety record and arguing against the REMS program's barriers.
California, NY, Illinois, and 22+ States Join Forces to Back Michigan’s Ban on Youth Conversion Therapy
New York's Attorney General Letitia James joins a coalition in support of Michigan's ban on conversion therapy for minors, submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
New York Attorney General Recovers Over $660,000 for Exploited Foreign Nurses from Staffing Agency
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured over $660,000 for nurses exploited by a staffing agency that imposed severe penalties for early resignation.
Jersey Teen and New Yorker Triumph Over Sickle Cell With Pioneering Gene Therapy
Gerald Quartey from New Jersey and Sebastien Beauzile from New York received a revolutionary gene therapy, Lyfgenia, marking them free from sickle cell disease pain.
Music Icon Billy Joel Axes Global Tour Amid Battle with Brain Disorder
Billy Joel cancels concerts until 2026 due to a brain condition, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), affecting his hearing, vision, and balance. Ticket refunds will be automatic.
Attorney General James Rallies 38 Attorneys General in Urgent Plea to Congress to Save 9/11 Health Program from Funding Crisis
AG Letitia James and 38 other attorneys general urge Congress to address the funding shortfall of the World Trade Center Health Program to continue supporting 9/11 responders and survivors.
New York Reports 32% Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths as Governor Hochul Highlights State's Countermeasures
Governor Hochul reports a 32% drop in NY drug overdose deaths in 2024, crediting state efforts including using $400 million in funds for initiatives and providing free overdose prevention tools.
Over 2 Million New Yorkers Risk Losing Health Insurance Under Proposed GOP Bill, Governor Hochul and Advocates Push Back
Proposed GOP health insurance changes may cause over 2 million New Yorkers to lose coverage, with concerns over new work requirements and potential $11 billion economic impact.
Lenox Hill Hospital Gains Political Support for $2B Expansion with New Mental Health Clinic Promise in NYC
Lenox Hill Hospital plans a $2 billion expansion in NYC, including a new mental health clinic. Borough President Mark Levine supports the project, which faces local concerns about its size and construction impact.
Survey Reveals Over a Third of New Yorkers Admit to Littering, Young Men in Bronx and Queens Leading the Trend
A survey shows over a third of New Yorkers admit to littering, mainly men aged 18-34 from the Bronx and Queens. Despite this, locals have a strong city pride.
Indianapolis-Based Ray & Mascari Inc. and Williams Farms Repack LLC Issue Multi-State Tomato Recall Over Salmonella Concerns
The FDA has recalled certain tomatoes due to potential salmonella contamination from Ray & Mascari Inc. and Williams Farms Repack LLC, affecting multiple states. No illnesses reported yet.












