Gov. Hochul signed a law in NY allowing dental assistants and nurses to apply fluoride treatments to children, improving access to preventive dental care.

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the raccoon were euthanized and tested negative for rabies, sparking debate over wildlife management after being taken from owner Mark Longo.

NYC officials report about 350 annual deaths due to heat, emphasizing the risks in homes without air conditioning and the challenge of introducing cooling legislation.

New York's project to create a health costs transparency tool, despite significant investment, remains unused by the public, leaving residents facing high medical expenses.