Shane Tamura, who killed four in Manhattan, claimed in a note he had CTE and blamed the NFL, though links to his claims are unsubstantiated. He had mental health issues and a gun permit.

Central Harlem is battling a Legionnaires' disease outbreak with five confirmed cases. Health officials are probing local water systems and urging higher-risk individuals to be alert to symptoms. No deaths have been reported.

NYC begins spraying pesticides in select Bronx and Staten Island areas to prevent the spread of West Nile virus, with no human cases reported in the city so far.

New York City health officials are investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in Central Harlem, with increased testing and focus on affected ZIP codes.

NYC Health + Hospitals expanded mental health services to 41 domestic violence shelters, improving therapy wait times from months to days and aiming to better serve the increasing number of shelter residents.

Nassau County faces a rabies resurgence, with 25 cases since July last year, and health officials are responding with vaccination efforts and public warnings to avoid and report wildlife interactions.

New York City has joined a legal battle to protect federal funding for youth mental health programs, challenging a reinterpretation of a 1996 act that might restrict access based on immigration status.

Attorney General Letitia James leads 21 states in suing HHS and CMS to block a rule that could strip millions of healthcare coverage and exclude gender-affirming care.

New York Attorney General secures over $200 million from Gilead Sciences for its illegal kickback scheme promoting HIV drugs, benefiting Medicaid and other programs nationwide.

New York AG Letitia James secures $720 million from 8 drug companies for their roles in the opioid crisis, to fund treatment and prevention in the state.

Medicaid cuts threaten jobs and healthcare in the Bronx, with two-thirds of residents reliant on the program. New York officials forecast widespread coverage loss and economic impact, while efforts to mitigate the crisis are currently uncertain.

NYC reports the lowest opioid overdose deaths in Q3 of 2024 since 2020, with initiatives to improve access to treatments and use of $4 million in yearly funds towards these efforts.

NYC Mayor Adams' Citywide Doula Initiative served over 3,200 individuals and attended over 2,300 births in 2024, significantly aiding maternal health, particularly among Black, non-Hispanic women.