ByHeart baby formula is linked to a botulism outbreak, prompting a recall after hospitalizing 13 infants; further testing is pending amid an FDA investigation.

Staten Island reports a nearly 50% drop in drug overdose deaths, falling from 157 to 81 in a year, moving from the second to fourth highest rate in NYC.

Made Fresh Salads Inc. recalls salads in New York for potential Listeria contamination, affecting both macaroni and tuna salads in large containers. No illnesses reported yet.

NY Attorney General Letitia James won a court order against the Trump administration's restrictions on sexual education curricula, protecting inclusivity in health education.

Harlem residents are experiencing persistent brown tap water issues, causing concern and inconvenience despite DEP assurances of safety due to minerals.

New York City reports a decrease in opioid overdose deaths to 2,192 in 2024, a significant drop from the previous year's 3,056 fatalities, despite persistent racial and geographic disparities.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul allocates $30 million in state funds to cover meals for nearly 3 million New Yorkers at risk due to federal SNAP benefit cuts. She also launched a website to document the impact of federal budget cuts on residents.

NY AG Letitia James obtained a preliminary injunction against federal funding cuts for school-based mental health programs, a legal move following a lawsuit by 16 attorneys general.

Paralympic swimmer Ali Truwit is set to run the TCS New York City Marathon after overcoming a shark attack that resulted in the loss of her left foot. She now runs on a prosthetic blade and aims to change perceptions of disability.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the elimination of $135 million in medical debt for 75,000 New Yorkers, as part of NYC's $2 billion debt relief initiative.

NY Attorney General Letitia James issued cease-and-desist letters to three companies for selling skin-lightening creams with dangerous mercury levels.

Women sue Pfizer, claiming the contraceptive Depo-Provera caused brain tumors; over 1,300 lawsuits are being consolidated, suggesting Pfizer may face billions in claims.

New York Governor Hochul extends an executive order allowing pharmacists to administer the 2025-26 COVID vaccine, urging federal action on child vaccination access.