State lawmakers approved a law requiring monthly heavy‑metal testing and public posting of results for baby food and, for the first time, infant formula.

A state‑funded, $32 million, 60‑bed recovery center opened on Wards Island to provide medication‑assisted treatment and stabilization for men in early recovery.

New York’s state lab detected Borrelia mayonii in Herkimer County ticks and a federal report ties a locally acquired case to the finding. Officials urge vigilance this tick season.

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital broke ground on a $55M pediatric emergency department that will add exam rooms, critical-care bays and telemedicine capacity for Long Island families.

NYC Health + Hospitals is opening a second Bridge to Home site in Crown Heights, adding 50 private rooms and 24/7 clinical care to help residents secure permanent housing.

CVS Caremark will add Eli Lilly’s Zepbound back to some commercial formularies on Oct. 1, 2026, reversing a mid‑2025 exclusion that limited patient options.

NYU's Dr. Jinsy Andrews breaks down gene-targeted ALS advances and offers practical brain-health tips for patients and caregivers.

A Long Island resident survived a rare Bourbon virus infection — the first confirmed human case in New York State — public‑health officials say. Prevention and testing remain key.

Regional blood banks declared an emergency after donations plunged and type O supplies fell to critically low levels across the New York–New Jersey region.

NYC launched a $500K multilingual campaign through June to connect New Yorkers with free enrollment counselors as federal changes threaten coverage. The city is offering phone and online help.

Northwell and Fidelis are negotiating a contract that could remove Northwell providers from many Fidelis plans on July 15. Patients with chronic conditions face rushed provider changes.

The Health Department alerted One Haven Plaza residents after two tenants were diagnosed with Legionnaires in the last 11 months. Officials urge anyone with fever or cough to seek care.

Overdose deaths in New York fell 22% in the latest year, continuing a three‑year slide as officials and researchers debate what's behind the decline. Local programs and a possible drug‑supply change are both being cited.