The public health department in New York is one of the largest agencies of its kind. In addition to local health challenges, ...

New York City has long been a global beacon for LGBTQ+ people. As of 2023, about 907,000 adults in our city (14%) identified ...

JCCA -formerly known as Jewish Child Care Association- a child welfare organization in New York City, launched its first ...

In our February 14, 2025 blog post, we detailed a proposed expansion of Article 45-A of New York’s Public Health Law ...

Photo by Gabriele Holtermann In 2024, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released its first-ever report on the state of mental health among New Yorkers. The report found that 48 ...

The owner of the two pit bulls that mauled Penny the chihuahua had been ordered to keep his dogs muzzled and walk them separately before the attack.

Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan will replace Dr. Wilma Wooten, who retired after leading the county through the pandemic.

As the NYC Health Department faces federal funding cuts, some City Council members want to “Trump proof” local public health infrastructure.

A wave of new construction for backyard and basement apartments on the lots of existing one- and two-family homes — known as ...

Mounting concerns about the future of Medicaid and public health funding cast a shadow over a New York City Council health budget hearing on Friday.

Mpox cases have been on the rise in New York City, according to new data. Since Jan. 1, 149 people in the city have tested positive for the virus, the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene ...