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Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about mental health and public safety
Health

Is Hochul’s push for greater involuntary confinement power the answer to addressing severe mental illness and saving lives?

By Megan McGibney
People speak and cheer at a rally in support of the HEAT Act.
Nassau

HEAT Act stuck in Assembly could cap Long Islander’s energy costs

By Isabella Gallo
people at a podium during a rally for the WTC Health Program
Health

New York senators demand Trump Administration restore ‘revolting’ cuts made to WTC Health Program for 9/11 first responders

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
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The Bronx

Rep. Torres blasts Gov. Hochul over proposed cuts to Medicaid-funded autism services

By Emily Swanson
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Health

How would Hochul’s involuntary commitment power play potentially impact the way NYC handles severe mental illness in the subways?

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
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Brooklyn

‘Hands off our healthcare’: Brooklynites protest Rep. Malliotakis’ support for Republican budget proposal

By Lauren Rapp
Straphangers say they commute in rush hour alongside sleeping homeless.
Health

Mental health: City Council says they found serious flaws in Mayor Adams’ involuntary removal policy in new report

By Ethan Stark-Miller
COVID 19 Memorial Wall
Brooklyn

Families of pandemic nursing home victims mark five years, demand Cuomo take accountability

By Dean Moses
Woman and doctor at Planned Parenthood office focus on reproductive health
Health

Planned Parenthood’s New York chapter requests $2.5M from NYC Council to protect care amid Medicaid cuts

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Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking about reproductive rights
Health

Reproductive rights: Hochul strengthens NY shield law to protect abortion providers from out-of-state prosecution

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LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Erik Bottcher and Tiffany Cabán.
Health

City lawmakers introduce package of bills to safeguard TGNCNBI New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy
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Brooklyn

First six Brooklyn organizations chosen for BP Reynoso’s Community Baby Shower Fund

By Lauren Rapp
Trans activists protest NYU Langone pause on gender-affirming care
Health

‘Blood on your hands’: Thousands protest NYU Langone halt of trans youth gender-affirming care after Trump order

By Dean Moses
Trump's attempted efforts to freeze federal Medicaid funding worries New York healthcare providers.
Health

Trump administration’s push to halt Medicaid funding rescinded amid controversy and backlash

By Jada Camille
hospital
The Bronx

Gov. Hochul announces $140 million for upgrades at Bronx hospital

By Emily Swanson
US President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the White House, in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2025.
Health

Trump signs executive order targeting youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy
Sen. Salazar presented The New York Foundling CEO Melanie Hartzog and residents of 8 Schenck Court with a $500,000 cheque Friday
Brooklyn

Brooklyn group home receives $500K for upgrades from local pol

By Adam Daly
Mayor Adams announces $80 million in medical debt forgiveness for low income New Yorkers through historic debt relief program.
Health

Mayor Adams launches historic medical debt relief program, 35,000 New Yorkers forgiven of debt worth $80 million

By Jada Camille
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The Bronx

Doctors’ union and NYC H+H reach tentative deal to avert strike

By Emily Swanson
Lots of news is brewing on the East End for 2025
Long Island

2025 Preview: Key East End Stories to Follow This Year

By Timothy Bolger
Activists staged a three day sit-in at the capitol in Albany, to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act into law.
The Bronx

Hochul signs Climate Change Superfund Act championed by Bronx Assembly Member

By Sadie Brown
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Brooklyn

Three bills from state Sen. Andrew Gounardes signed into law, codifying protections for firefighters, families

By Kirstyn Brendlen
US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) leaves following a ceremony to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette's address to the 18th Congress, in Washington, U.S., December 10, 2024.
Health

GOP-led House passes bill blocking gender-affirming care for military families

By Matt Tracy
City Council member speaks at hospital closure rally
Manhattan

City Council rallies in effort to stop hospital closures in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn

By Max Parrott

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