New York City's allergy season arrives early and is expected to last longer due to climate change, with peak tree and grass pollen causing extended discomfort for sufferers.

Manhattan Community Board 8 voted against Lenox Hill Hospital's expansion, which proposes a building height reduction but still raises community concerns over neighborhood character and zoning.

Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital closed after a long battle, ending its 135-year service to Manhattan following a NY appeals court ruling. An expanded urgent care center will open nearby.

NYC's mental health system struggles with a vicious cycle of shuttling individuals between the streets, subways, ERs, and back, with unsupportive infrastructure and a shortage of psychiatric beds.

NY Attorney General Letitia James criticizes the Trump administration's suspension of Title X funding for reproductive health services, highlighting the harm to marginalized communities.

Layoffs at the World Trade Center Health Program by the Trump administration raise concerns for 9/11 survivors' healthcare, as pivotal staff, including Dr. John Howard of NIOSH, are cut.

Attorney General Letitia James is urging New Yorkers to see if they can claim a share of a $39.1 million settlement from Apotex Corp over alleged generic drug price fixing.

Flu cases and hospitalizations are dropping in New York, signaling a possible end to a severe flu season. Health experts still advise getting vaccinated, as flu A strains dominate and the season hasn't officially ended.

Upper East Side residents are debating the expansion of Lenox Hill Hospital, which includes increasing bed capacity and a taller structure, amidst concerns about construction impacts.

Mayor Adams and New York City leaders honored the 46,000+ lives lost to COVID-19 and highlighted the city's resilience and collective efforts, including healthcare responses and the transition to remote learning.

Gothamist reflects on the tensions leading to NYC schools' closure in March 2020, highlighting the pressure Mayor de Blasio faced and the decisions' impacts on education and services for students.

NYC unveils Woodhull II Residence, offering 93 units of affordable and supportive housing for homeless, low-income seniors, and New Yorkers, part of a health-focused housing initiative.

The article details the crisis of New York City's mental health system, highlighting its inability to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illnesses, leading to repeated cycles of neglect and few long-term care options.