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 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.

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.

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.

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.