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.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams reported early success in reaching a health milestone with the city's life expectancy now at 83.2 years, surpassing the HealthyNYC 2030 goal.

Mayor Eric Adams plans to offer reemployment to former NYC workers fired over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, with no back pay, amid staffing shortages.

NYU Langone Health researchers have made advancements in pig kidney transplants, potentially benefiting thousands awaiting transplants, with NYU teams led by Drs. Griesemer and Montgomery working on overcoming organ rejection.

New York City and Newark enact "code blue" to aid the homeless during freezing temperatures and wind chills, with outreach workers providing shelter access.