Governor Kathy Hochul announces DFS Connect, a new digital platform for New Yorkers to report excessive prescription drug price increases and issues with PBMs.

NYC's Mayor Eric Adams celebrates Mental Health Week by highlighting the city's expanding behavioral health services, supported by state funds, part of an ongoing commitment to enhance mental healthcare infrastructure.

Flu cases and hospitalizations are dropping in New York, signaling a possible end to a severe flu season. Health experts still advise getting vaccinated, as flu A strains dominate and the season hasn't officially ended.

Upper East Side residents are debating the expansion of Lenox Hill Hospital, which includes increasing bed capacity and a taller structure, amidst concerns about construction impacts.

NYC Health Dept. advises against feeding pets raw Savage Cat Food due to bird flu, which caused two cat deaths. A recall has been issued for contaminated lots.

Mayor Adams and New York City leaders honored the 46,000+ lives lost to COVID-19 and highlighted the city's resilience and collective efforts, including healthcare responses and the transition to remote learning.

Sebastien Beauzile from Long Island was cured of sickle cell anemia using a new genetic treatment, marking a major milestone in the treatment of the disease.

Gothamist reflects on the tensions leading to NYC schools' closure in March 2020, highlighting the pressure Mayor de Blasio faced and the decisions' impacts on education and services for students.

Two domestic cats in New York City were diagnosed with bird flu, prompting an inquiry and public health guidelines to prevent further spread. Human risk remains low despite the outbreak affecting 48 bird flocks statewide.

NYC unveils Woodhull II Residence, offering 93 units of affordable and supportive housing for homeless, low-income seniors, and New Yorkers, part of a health-focused housing initiative.

The article details the crisis of New York City's mental health system, highlighting its inability to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illnesses, leading to repeated cycles of neglect and few long-term care options.

New York's AG Letitia James has secured over $4.6 million for citizens facing wrongful medical charges, with the Health Care Helpline resolving 4,800 complaints.

AG Letitia James leads a coalition supporting Medicaid recipients' right to choose healthcare providers, opposing South Carolina's exclusion of Planned Parenthood.