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.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams seeks $48 million from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for the city's opioid crisis mitigation efforts as part of a broader $7.4 billion proposed settlement.

A 13-year-old boy named Sanjay Samuel is brain-dead and in a coma after being shot outside a Dunkin' Donuts in Queens. The suspect is at large, and officials urge public assistance in the investigation.

NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Morse faced scrutiny over the response to a Legionnaires' outbreak, discussing preventative measures and admitting to difficulty in completely eliminating risk.

New York will invest $218 million in a new EHR system for its mental health facilities, aimed at improving psychiatric care and reducing administrative burdens, with Oracle Health implementing the upgrade.