Anyone who’s ever worked in a New York restaurant will tell you the same thing: the waiting game for health department letter ...

Every five years, the city Health Department assesses and ranks public health hazards based on their likelihood, potential ...

An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for Wednesday in New York City and parts of the state.The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health issued the advisory ...

A fresh coronavirus strain that is quickly gaining traction abroad has been detected in New York and other parts of the ...

The New York State Department of Health has posted a Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard to warn residents when weather conditions increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. A week-long forecast ...

Federal investigators are scrutinizing New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s overhaul of the state’s consumer-directed personal assistance program (CDPAP), ...

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

Women in New York and nationwide face challenges with alcohol use. Data from the state’s Department of Health data showed 13% ...

As weather agencies around the world predict a rise in annual temperatures, New York State is addressing a predicted increase ...

The New York State Department of Health announces the launch of its interactive New York State Heat Risk and Illness ...

Some fish caught in New York lakes and rivers may be unsafe to eat due to elevated levels of chemicals known as PFAS​, state ...

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