New York City experiences the highest flu cases in a decade, with a significant increase and emergency room visits, attributed to a virulent strain and vaccine mismatch. Health advice includes vaccination and preventive measures.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the SUPPORT Act, aimed at improving oversight and care for individuals with serious mental illness discharged from psychiatric care after being found unfit for trial.

The NYC medical examiner's office is launching a free genetic testing program for relatives of sudden death victims to prevent inherited disease deaths.

NYC's OnPoint NYC has reported nearly 2000 overdose interventions at their centers, with a potential saving of $55 million, but expansion plans are uncertain amid debate over their long-term efficacy.

NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with Fidelis Care for wrongfully charging for free COVID-19 and HIV screenings, affecting over 18,000 New Yorkers. Fidelis will refund $2.8 million and pay a $175,000 state penalty.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is about to sign a law allowing medically-assisted death for terminally ill patients with less than six months to live.

New York and New Jersey hospitals see a rise in flu and respiratory virus cases, with the flu declared "prevalent" and a potential severe flu strain, "subclade K," on the rise.

The FDA has issued a recall for Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are advised to return the products for a refund.

NYC health department data shows a 5.4% rise in HIV diagnoses, marking a four-year trend, amid concerns of federal funding cuts for HIV prevention and treatment efforts.

Governor Hochul grants $100 million for 30 community projects in New York to enhance health, connection, and well-being through the NY BRICKS program.

New York Governor Hochul signed a bill mandating insurance coverage for lung cancer follow-up screenings without cost-sharing to aid early detection and treatment.

New York's new law, signed by Gov. Hochul, allows close friends to authorize organ donations for those without kin, aims to increase transplant rates.

FDNY firefighters and union leaders seek answers after the discovery of documents revealing concealed information on toxins at Ground Zero from 9/11, prompting concerns over health risks faced by first responders.