New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $9.6 million plan to enhance mental health support in rural New York, including new CTI teams and the Farmers Supporting Farmers program.

New York City data reveals 7,800 involuntary psych evaluations in a year, with a high number not admitted for care, raising questions about Mayor Adams' approach and the disproportionate impact on Black residents.

NY Governor Hochul signed laws protecting reproductive rights, responding to restrictive policies in other states post-Dobbs. Measures include safety for medication abortion and infrastructure funding.

NYC's ambulance response times for critical emergencies have increased, with FDNY citing staffing issues as a cause. The FDNY is seeking solutions, including telehealth, to improve service.

NY AG Letitia James condemned the Louisiana indictment of a NY doctor for providing abortion care, emphasizing her state's defense of reproductive rights.

Metsera Inc. and Maze Therapeutics Inc. raised $415 million in IPOs, indicating a strong month for US health care industry market debuts, with Metsera targeting obesity and Maze focusing on kidney, heart, and metabolic diseases.

NYC Council probes potential conflict of interest involving city official Nate Bliss and his former employer Taconic Partners' redevelopment of a public health lab.

New York City is allocating funds from opioid settlements to community organizations aiding drug users with services like harm reduction and addiction treatment.

New York lawmakers passed a bill to protect digital health data, requiring consent before data collection and sale, with serious fines for violations.

Lily Woo, a 73-year-old 9/11 hero and former NYC school principal, received a lifesaving kidney from a stranger, Samantha Marks, after a public search.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and health commissioner Dr. Morse have pledged continued support for abortion access, highlighting the Abortion Access Hub's role in aiding thousands, many from restrictive states.

Nearly one in four New York nursing homes have safety and quality issues, with similar concerns in 25% of US homes. Data suggests for-profit homes are often lower-rated; state hospitals also rank poorly nationally.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $188 million investment into seven healthcare partnerships in New York, aimed at enhancing care quality and stabilizing safety-net hospitals.