Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian reached a tentative deal with hospital management after a historic strike, with a union vote pending to ratify workplace protections and salary increases.

Ongoing NYC nurses strike reaches day 39 with crucial talks centering on staffing levels as NewYork-Presbyterian nurses push for a resolution similar to recent successful hospital negotiations.

Letitia James won $2.5 million and forced reforms after finding EmblemHealth’s directories left patients stranded without mental-health care. The settlement includes restitution and monitoring.

Shaman Botanicals is recalling one lot of Advanced Alkaloids chewable tablets after tests found excess 7-OH; refunds and returns are being arranged.

State officials say groups of dead birds on Long Island could be HPAI. DEC advises avoiding contact, keeping pets away and reporting clustered carcasses.

A Patchogue father says he's cancer-free after treatment for a massive colon tumor. Local doctors warn of a spike in early-onset colorectal cancer and urge screening.

NYC nurses return to work after a historic strike with new contracts improving conditions and pay, while colleagues at NewYork-Presbyterian continue striking.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $6.5 million investment in Choose Healthy Life to improve health equity, expanding services in Black churches and underserved communities in New York.

NYC’s flu tally passed 146,000 after a small weekly rise; children make up the bulk of cases and officials are urging vaccination and early treatment.

NYC health officials reported a measles case in an unvaccinated infant with recent travel history and are notifying potential contacts while emphasizing the importance of MMR vaccination.

NYC Health Dept. reports over 1,700 flu cases in a week, urging vaccinations amid persistent risks. Season may last until May, with data showing racial disparities in cases.

Nurses at Mount Sinai and Montefiore approved new contracts, ending a strike, while their colleagues at NewYork-Presbyterian voted against a similar deal, continuing the labor dispute.

NYC's Health Department expanded its Relay overdose prevention program to a 16th location, with reported decreases in overdose deaths and a strong commitment to proven prevention strategies.