Governor Kathy Hochul signs an executive order allowing New York pharmacies to prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines without doctor's prescriptions.

New Yorkers face new hurdles for COVID vaccinations, with prescriptions now needed at CVS and Walgreens due to state regulations, amid awaiting ACIP recommendations and insurance coverage decisions.

The Ice Cream Factory recalled Vanilla G.Nutt ice cream in New York due to undeclared almonds, posing an allergy risk. No illnesses reported; refunds are offered.

New York maintains high vaccination rates due to strict school immunization policies as students return to school, with city health services emphasizing regular checkups and flu vaccinations.

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, linked to cooling towers at two buildings including Harlem Hospital, has resulted in 7 deaths and 114 cases. City officials address oversight issues and plan stricter regulations and testing.

New York City's Mayor Adams and Commissioner Campion advanced a new health plan, offering premium-free coverage and more providers nationwide, aiming for taxpayer savings and expanded benefits for 750,000 city workers and retirees.

DJ Daniel, 13, with brain cancer, was named honorary NYC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety to fulfill his dream and raise awareness about police efforts.

NY Attorney General Letitia James reached a settlement with MVP Health Plan to address its inaccurate mental health provider directory and improve service access.

NYC reports first human West Nile virus cases of the season; two individuals from Queens tested positive, with one having serious brain infection. Officials urge preventive measures.

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has resulted in a sixth death, with 111 confirmed cases and ongoing investigations into water-cooling towers contaminated with Legionella.

A Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem has prompted concerns about NYC's health oversight after a decline in cooling tower inspectors, despite funding increases. Former Governor Cuomo seeks an independent probe into the city's handling of the crisis.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump files a lawsuit against two construction companies and NYC over a preventable Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem, claiming negligence after five deaths and over a hundred illnesses.

A fifth death linked to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been reported, with cases reaching 108. Affected cooling towers have been cleaned, but inspections had declined.