NYC Health Department reports a decline in flu cases with 143,000 infections, predominantly in children. Urges continued vigilance with vaccinations and hygiene as flu season persists.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $43 million investment to expand psychiatric services for New Yorkers in crisis, including increasing inpatient and emergency program capacities.

New York City nurses reached an agreement with hospitals to preserve healthcare benefits, a key issue in ongoing strike negotiations addressing pay, staffing, and workplace safety.

Governor Kathy Hochul initiates the construction of the $1.7 billion Wadsworth Center, a state-of-the-art public health laboratory, to enhance New York's public health capacity.

Dollar Tree settles for $559,250 with NY over selling recalled lead-contaminated applesauce despite knowing about the issue, endangering children's health.

Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Remover has been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination, affecting over a million bottles across the U.S. and Canada.

NYC faces severe cold with risks of hypothermia and frostbite. Sub-zero wind chills and below-freezing temps are expected throughout the week, with possible significant snowfall over the weekend.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders join NYC nurses on strike as negotiations stagnate. Nurses demand better pay and conditions; hospitals cite high costs and staffing challenges.

NYC nurses' strike over wages, staffing, and safety continues, raising patient care concerns as studies suggest increased mortality rates during such strikes.

A 13-year-old from Nassau County needs a kidney transplant due to a rare UVJ obstruction. His family is unable to donate, and his kidney function is critically low, requiring urgent donor matching.

The FDA has classified a cheese recall as Class I, with recalled Pecorino Romano potentially causing serious health issues, especially in at-risk groups, due to listeria contamination.

Nurses in New York City continue to strike for the third day, demanding better staffing and working conditions, clashing with hospital executives over healthcare benefits and patient care.

Harlem residents are concerned after two Legionnaires' disease cases were found in an apartment complex, prompting health department action and testing for Legionella bacteria in the building's water system.