The workers who care for people with disabilities are underpaid, overwhelmed, and increasingly leaving the field. Advocates ...

Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled a five year, $650 million plan to address homelessness — including  a special new facility to ...

Governor Kathy Hochul says public violence has been a growing concern in our state for some time and now there’s an extra worry in recent weeks following a surge in violent attacks in New York City, ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more people with mental health struggles into treatment.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ...

"In New York City and New York State we are seeing an increase in flu numbers,” said Dr. Gendlina. The State Health Department says the flu is now widespread, with cases up 72% in New York City.

Chief Leo Niemczyk plans to use the money, provided through a Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant ... after working since 1996 for the New York City Police Department where ...

Sweeping new efforts to protect the brain health of service members, including stricter safety standards for existing and new weapons, were included in the annual defense policy bill approved by ...

A state task force has called for sweeping changes to New York’s behavioral health crisis response, recommending a system that prioritizes health-led interventions and reduces law enforcement ...

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