Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian reached a tentative deal with hospital management after a historic strike, with a union vote pending to ratify workplace protections and salary increases.

Ongoing NYC nurses strike reaches day 39 with crucial talks centering on staffing levels as NewYork-Presbyterian nurses push for a resolution similar to recent successful hospital negotiations.

Letitia James won $2.5 million and forced reforms after finding EmblemHealth’s directories left patients stranded without mental-health care. The settlement includes restitution and monitoring.

State officials say groups of dead birds on Long Island could be HPAI. DEC advises avoiding contact, keeping pets away and reporting clustered carcasses.

A Patchogue father says he's cancer-free after treatment for a massive colon tumor. Local doctors warn of a spike in early-onset colorectal cancer and urge screening.

NYC nurses return to work after a historic strike with new contracts improving conditions and pay, while colleagues at NewYork-Presbyterian continue striking.

NYC’s flu tally passed 146,000 after a small weekly rise; children make up the bulk of cases and officials are urging vaccination and early treatment.

NYC Health Dept. reports over 1,700 flu cases in a week, urging vaccinations amid persistent risks. Season may last until May, with data showing racial disparities in cases.

Nurses at Mount Sinai and Montefiore approved new contracts, ending a strike, while their colleagues at NewYork-Presbyterian voted against a similar deal, continuing the labor dispute.

An unvaccinated infant who recently traveled abroad tested positive for measles, marking New York City’s first case of 2026 and prompting contact tracing.

The FDA announced a recall of over 20,000 bottles of a triglyceride medication due to an oxidation issue that may lead to leakage and inconsistent treatment.

Legionella bacteria found in Harlem's 3333 Broadway apartments led to a struggle for residents who were advised to avoid showers, causing inconvenience and worry, especially after recent Legionnaires' cases and deaths in Harlem.

Mayor Mamdani reported 16 deaths due to the cold in NYC, with hypothermia implicated in most cases, despite the city's efforts to provide shelter and warming units.