The article discusses the high maternal mortality rates among Black women in New York City and the advocacy for more birthing centers to provide culturally competent and midwife-led care to help address this crisis.

NYC's composting initiatives are expanding with free compost and bin giveaways, as the city sees a surge in organic waste collection and imposes fines for non-compliance with new composting rules.

Federal health funding cuts in New York have led to the closure of a Long Island mental health program and risk loss of $360 million for various health services. Public health defense against diseases like measles and tuberculosis is also impacted.

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory found a way to potentially slow pancreatic cancer by targeting proteins FGFR2 and EGFR, bringing new hope to patients.

NY health officials delay the $9 billion CDPAP overhaul after advocacy pressure, amid lawsuits over an alleged rigged bidding process favoring Public Partnerships LLC.

Manhattan Community Board 8 voted against Lenox Hill Hospital's expansion, which proposes a building height reduction but still raises community concerns over neighborhood character and zoning.

New York faces budget challenges affecting the Medical Indemity Fund, which supports victims of birth-related medical malpractice, and the loss of 200+ public health jobs after federal funding cuts.

Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital closed after a long battle, ending its 135-year service to Manhattan following a NY appeals court ruling. An expanded urgent care center will open nearby.

NYC's mental health system struggles with a vicious cycle of shuttling individuals between the streets, subways, ERs, and back, with unsupportive infrastructure and a shortage of psychiatric beds.

NY Attorney General Letitia James criticizes the Trump administration's suspension of Title X funding for reproductive health services, highlighting the harm to marginalized communities.

Layoffs at the World Trade Center Health Program by the Trump administration raise concerns for 9/11 survivors' healthcare, as pivotal staff, including Dr. John Howard of NIOSH, are cut.

NY Governor Hochul announced the opening of 125 new psychiatric beds in state facilities since December, emphasizing enhanced care for mental health challenges.

New York State Health Department warns of rising measles cases and stresses the importance of vaccination before travel, highlighting the risks and urging residents to check immunization status.