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A 2019 city law requires Rikers to close by 2027, but advocates renewed calls for its immediate shutdown after another man died in custody there on Wednesday
Health

Another Rikers Island death: Man succumbs after reported seizure; third in-custody death at facility in two weeks

By Adam Daly
SNAP
The Bronx

Supermarket manager in Bronx warns of SNAP cuts’ impact on small businesses

By Emily Swanson
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Brooklyn

Slices and stories: AARP marks 90 years of Social Security at Bed-Stuy pizza pop-up

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil & Paul Frangipane
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The Bronx

Hochul and Torres rally at Lincoln Hospital against ‘cruel’ Trump health care cuts

By Emily Swanson
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Health

Mayor Adams floats state bill to involuntarily hospitalize individuals for public substance use, amid reelection push

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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Funeral for 1-year-old River Wilson highlights concerns over daycare regulations and accountability

By Emily Swanson
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Brooklyn

Medicaid cuts could force Brooklyn’s safety-net hospitals to close, leave thousands uninsured

By Kirstyn Brendlen
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Health

Clinicians call on Hochul to approve shield law to protect youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy
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Nassau

New Hyde Park floats increasing penalties for keeping livestock in homes, animal abuse

By Isabella Gallo
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Nassau

Big Beautiful Bill impact on local hospitals remains unknown

By Emma Alexander
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Brooklyn

‘Big Beautiful Cuts’: Protestors blast Malliotakis over healthcare ‘Poison Pill’

By Gabriele Holtermann
U.S. Respresentative Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson State Assembly Member Landon Dais and nonprofit partners and small farms gathered to warn about the potential devastating impacts that the proposed $300 million in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could have on families in the Bronx.
The Bronx

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact

By Sadie Brown
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Health

EXCLUSIVE | Caesars Palace pledges $5M investment in community sexual health center if Times Square casino bid approved

By Ajani Stella
Mayor Eric Adams speaks announces new social services hub in Brooklyn
Health

Mayor Adams will not switch city retirees to Medicare Advantage plan

By Ajani Stella
Health

Press Release | VillageCareMAX and Elderplan/‌HomeFirst to Merge: Forming One of New York’s largest not-for-profit health plans

By PoliticsNY Staff
medicaid
The Bronx

Bronx Dems urge U.S. Senate to reject cuts to medicaid they warn could be “catastrophic”

By Sadie Brown
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton lead a news conference on the Million Dollar Staircase at the New York State Capitol in Albany ahead of Monday's vote.
Health

New York on the cusp of allowing medical aid in helping terminally ill die as state Senate sends controversial bill to Hochul’s desk

By Adam Daly
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The Bronx

Mayor Adams announces plan to close Rikers jail barge, create marine terminal in Hunts Point

By Emily Swanson
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Nassau

Suozzi, Gillen, healthcare leaders concerned over possible cuts

By Casey Fahrer
Former President Joe Biden
Health

Former President Biden battling ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer, spokesperson says

By Robert Pozarycki
In New York State, 25 influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported in the last year - the highest recorded amount ever in New York.
Health

New York sees highest-ever child flu-related deaths, 10 in NYC: state health officials

By Adam Daly
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Health

‘We fight for better workplaces’: Health care professionals use National Nurses Week to advocate better work conditions

By Jada Camille
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Health

‘Outrageous betrayal’: NY senators seethe as Trump admin slashes 9/11 health program staffing

By amNewYork
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The Bronx

Bronx leaders call on city to declare diabetes a public health emergency

By Christian Murray

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