NYC COVID Cases Jump 125% In July As Experts Warn Of Summer Surge

The coronavirus isn't taking a summer vacation.

Aggressive obesity guidelines sparks life-saving conversations

The new suggestions include earlier obesity evaluations for kids as young as two and medication for those 12 and above.

Trader Joe's Falafel May Have Rocks: NYC Stores Face 2nd Stony Recall

Also, look out for bugs in Trader Joe's broccoli cheddar soup.

3 NYC Hospitals Among Nation's Very Best: U.S. News Ranking

Beyond the trio on the prestigious "Honor Roll," other city-based hospitals were highly ranked in specialties.

More than 1,200 People Participate in the Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium

Participants from across NYC, the country and even Tokyo brought energy and spirit to Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation's Annual Event

Meat Allergy Cases Linked To Tick Bites Grow In NYC Region: CDC

A meat allergy triggered by tick bites is likely greater than official numbers suggest, according to a new study.

NYC Gynecologist Accused Of Sexually Abusing 200 Patients Sentenced

The gynecologist was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison by a federal judge who called his crimes unprecedented.

Rocks In Trader Joe's Cookies Spur Recall: What NYC Needs To Know

Trader Joe's recall message contained some good advice: "Do not eat them."

Migrants Walk Out Of Shelter After Spoiled Food Sickens Kids, Again

Shelter staff responded to the improvised protest by telling worried parents that they could leave if they didn’t like it.

NYC V. Vape Vendors: Federal Suit Aims To Snuff Out Illegal Sales

And Mayor Eric Adams isn't content with going after the sellers of flavored disposable vapes: "I believe that we need to ban cigarettes."

Tiny Bugs, Unhealthy Smoke: NYC Air Full Of Creepy Problems

The air quality index Friday morning hit 165, which is officially "unhealthy" for everyone. Oh, there are also tiny bugs everywhere.

NYCHA's Decade Of Court-Monitored Mold Cleanup Starts To Show Results

The pace of tenant requests for repairs has dropped dramatically since 2019; a federal judge’s oversight and unusual management discipline.

NYC Wildfire: July 4 Plans Could Be Smoked Out, Gov Warns

“It is impossible for us to predict what will happen for the holiday celebrations on Monday and Tuesday the Fourth,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

NYC Restaurants, Bodegas Must Put Trash In Containers Under New Rules

Rat-friendly mountains of bagged food waste on sidewalks will be banned starting July 30, officials said.

NYC Air Quality Could Deteriorate By Thursday From Wildfire Smoke

The city's air quality index is expected to be in the moderate range Wednesday, but could worsen later, health officials warned.

Wildfire Smoke Due To Return To NYC This Week, Governor Warns

Gov. Hochul urged New Yorkers this week to track air quality and be prepared to wear masks again.

Food Parasite Hits NYC, Source Remains Unknown: CDC

More than 200 people across the U.S, including New York City, have fallen ill with a nasty stomach illness called cyclosporiasis.

NYC Medical Centers Shut Out Of Top 10 Children's Hospitals: U.S. News

But several hospitals in the city ranked nationally for pediatric specialities, as well as among state and regional rankings.

Sex Wellness Company Founder Pleads Not Guilty In NY Forced Labor Case

An entrepreneur who promoted group "orgasmic meditation" pleaded not guilty to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt.

NYC Moves To Protect Gender-Affirming Care As States Restrict Access

The city won't cooperate with prosecutions over gender-affirming care that come from other states, a new executive order states.

How To Stay Safe As Hazardous Wildfire Smoke Engulfs New York

From limiting outdoor exposure to wearing a mask to cleaning air filters — New Yorkers can take steps to protect themselves.

Radioactive Waste From Old Queens Chemical Plant To Be Cleaned By City

A $1.6 million settlement requires the city to clean up the Wolff-Alport Chemical Company Superfund site that borders Bushwick.

‘Drenched In Fecal Matter': Feds Probe Working Conditions At LaGuardia Cargo Company

Swissport employees allege they are exposed to health and safety dangers inside and outside planes.

New York Lifting COVID Vaccine Mandate For Health Care Workers

The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."

These 5 NYC Hospitals Ranked Among America's Best Maternity Centers

Having a baby in New York City? A handful of maternity hospitals deserve your attention, according to a ranking by Newsweek.

New York City Council Considering New Lead Paint Laws With Thousands Of Kids Still Showing Unsafe Lead Levels Every Year

Now, with thousands of New York City kids still showing unsafe lead levels per year, City Council is considering a new package of laws.

If you lost a loved one, read this: Author Bill Leone shares his story

Author Bill Leone lost his wife to a rare illness. His journey into grief led him to write a memoir, "My Life With My Wife," about grief.

How To Get Mental Health Help In NYC Public Schools

Schools are straining to keep up with counseling demand as mental health woes mount for young people.

Home Safe Home!

ASSISTED LIVING TECHNOLOGIES UNVEILS NEXT GENERATION TECH SOLUTIONS TO KEEP SENIORS SAFE AT HOME

Unending Raw Sewage Leak Plagues Williamsburg Public Housing Development

“They come. They clean it up and it happens again,” said Lewis. “This is too much. It’s been here for years.”

NYC Hospital Safety Ratings Unveiled: See The Best, Worst In City

Just three New York City hospitals received an "A" grade for safety, while 26 receiving a middling "C," according to a new Leapfrog study.

New 'Lead Czar' Joins NYC Rat Czar

Jasmine Blake, a NYCHA veteran, will be the city's "lead compliance officer," officials announced Tuesday.

NY Could Face Mail-Ordered Abortion Pill Ban With Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court could temporarily ban Wednesday a New York pharmaceutical company from mailing out the nation's most common abortion drug.

NYC Lands First 'Rat Czar' To Send Rodents Packing

Kathleen Corradi, a city education official, will take the long-promised job: “You’ll be seeing a lot of me, and a lot less rats.”

Don't Lick The Spoon, CDC Warns NY Amid Flour Salmonella Outbreak

A New Yorker fell ill with salmonella in a nationwide outbreak that health officials have linked to flour.

NYC Trash Set Out Times Change Friday

No joke, New Yorkers starting April 1 will have to wait till 8 p.m. to put their plastic garbage bags to the curb.

Possible E. Coli Contamination Spurs Beef Recall In NY: Feds

More than 3,000 pounds of Angus beef sent to restaurants and hotels across the northeast have been recalled, officials said.

Sen. Chuck Schumer Implores DEA To Fight Drug Xylazine, Which Can Rot Skin

Schumer says that xylazine Schumer is resistant.

Deadly Fungal Infection Found In NYC Spreads At Alarming Rate: Study

New York City is a hotspot for the drug-resistant Candida auris fungus.

NYC Is Almost Out Of Blood: Donor Center

The New York Blood Center declared 2023's first "blood emergency" as Type O Negative supply threatened to reach its final drop in one day.