NYC Expands Free Abortion Pills To City Health Clinics

A sweeping "New York City Women's Health Agenda" includes a suite of women's health measures beyond abortion access, Mayor Eric Adams said.

Monkeypox Surpasses 1,000 Cases In NYC, Officials Say

A week ago, there were just over 600 monkeypox cases in the city. Health officials worry the virus could soon become "uncontainable."

These NYC Hospitals Among The Nation's Top 20: U.S. News

See which New York City hospitals ranked among the best in the state and nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This Is The County In The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro Area With The Most Deaths From COVID-19

Bronx County ranks among the top 25% of all U.S. counties or county-equivalents by COVID-19 death rate per capita.

Some States Are Vaccinating For COVID Faster Than Others, Here's How New York Stacks Up

As of July 23, New York has received about 48,974,400 vaccinations and administered about 82.7% of those doses.

More Monkeypox Vaccines Are Coming To NYC. Should You Get Vaccinated ? And How?

Your guide to all things monkeypox ? from symptoms to where to get vaccinated in the city.

Delta Variant Spreads As Manhattan Is Ahead In Vaccinations

See how many recent coronavirus cases in Manhattan have involved the delta variant.

NYC Hits 9.5M COVID Vaccinations

The city's milestone comes amid fears lower vaccination rates in other states could fuel the Delta variant's spread.

Lenox Hill Hospital Doctors Pull Off Stunning Surgery, Save 6-Year-Old Ethiopian Girl With Massive Facial Tumor

A 6-year-old Ethiopian girl was born with a face tumor that grew to a massive size.

COVID Vaccination Tourists Flock From Colombia To New York To Get Their Shot At Safety

Dr. Marie Louise Bonnet works at a hospital in Colombia — but, like Bolaños, she had to come to New York to get vaccinated.

Temporary Morgue Lingers In NYC, A Reminder Of COVID's Pain

About 200 bodies remain in a morgue set up at the height of the pandemic.

COVID Delta Variant Now 2nd-Most Common In NYC, Data Shows

Over the past four weeks, the Delta variant accounted for 17 percent of cases tested for different coronavirus strains, new data shows.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreading In NYC; City Officials Urge Residents To Get Vaccinated: ‘We Need To Take This Seriously'

"The Delta variant is highly infectious, and cases are rising in New York City. If you are unvaccinated, the time to get your shot is NOW.”

NYC Readies July 7 'Hometown Heroes Parade,' Mayor Says

A massive ticker tape parade honoring New Yorkers who helped pull the city through the pandemic soon will wind through the Canyon of Heroes.

NYC 'Carefully' Monitoring Delta COVID Variant's Rise, Mayor Says

“The answer to the Delta variant is more and more and more vaccination,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Making A Stink About Lack Of Bathrooms At Brooklyn's Betsy Head Park

“[A few] weeks ago I saw a child defecate on himself, because there’s no bathrooms. And at that point, I just, like, flipped out.”

Off-Duty Long Beach Lifeguard Nickoli Alfasi Rescues Swimmer In Distress

Lifeguard Nickoli Alfasi was riding his bike Thursday night when he spotted the swimmer struggling with the current near a jetty.

NYC's Public Hospital System Hits 1M COVID Vaccine Doses

The 12-year-old daughter of Health + Hospitals worker received the 1 millionth dose given by the city's health system.

NYC In-Home COVID Vaccinations Now Open For All

“That life-saving vaccine is now available right at your doorstep,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

COVID State Of Emergency To End In New York, Cuomo Says

The State of Emergency that has been in place since the start of the coronavirus pandemic will expire on Thursday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Many EMTs Carrying Trauma From The Height Of The Pandemic

The amount of trauma they witnessed was a heavy burden many are still carrying.

Rats Overrun Plaza At Brooklyn Subway Stop That Mayor Promised To Help

“They’re not small rats,” Torres told THE CITY in Spanish. “They’re huge.”

NYC Surpasses 9M COVID Vaccination Shots

"This is just a staggering figure," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday, which also saw coronavirus positivity hit a new record low.

NY Mass COVID Vaccination Sites Will Be Scaled Back

The Javits Center mass vaccination site remains open, but York College's will close as the state shifts toward areas with low vaccinations.

COVID Restrictions Lifted: Citi Field Returning To Full Capacity For Mets-Braves Doubleheader On Monday

The New York Mets announced Wednesday that the park will be back to 100% capacity for Monday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves.

A Shot At $2,500: Here's NYC's Latest COVID Vaccine Incentive

“I think the vast majority of New Yorkers could really use $2,500 right now,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

See The Photos: NYC Firework Show Marks End Of COVID Restrictions

Miss Tuesday's night's firework show? Want to experience it again? Here's a sampling of photos from the big pandemic-capping event.

NYC COVID Reopening Fireworks Set To Blast Away Pandemic Blues

Here's where and when to watch Tuesday night's impromptu fireworks celebrating the end of most coronavirus restrictions.

COVID Restrictions End In NY As Adult Vaccinations Pass 70%

In a major reopening step, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday ended most remaining pandemic restrictions on capacity, social distancing and more.

NY On Cusp Of Ending Most COVID Restrictions

As of Monday, 69.9 percent of New Yorkers received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine — a wider reopening is promised after 70 percent.

NYC Orgs Will Get $100 Per COVID Vaccine Referral

"We want to incentivize these great community-based organizations to bring in folks who just haven’t gotten around to it,” the mayor said.

New York Public Libraries Offer Free Pfizer Vaccines

Two libraries in Manhattan will be administering vaccines for the next few days.

Massive 'Hometown Heroes Parade' Will Honor NYC Frontline Workers

Mayor Bill de Blasio promised the July 7 parade for essential workers will be in the tradition of ticker tape parades.

Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Stops Admitting Patients As Delayed Shutdown Proceeds

Dr. Subhash Malhotra, who has worked at the hospital since 1982, agreed. “This is going to decimate the health care in the neighborhood.”

UK Coronavirus Strain Remains NYC's Most Common Variant

New York City launched a new page displaying the latest data on COVID-19 variants spreading in the city.

NYC Now Has 'Functional Immunity' From COVID

NYC is 76 percent to its goal of having 5 million people fully vaccinated by the end of June, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Flatiron Fitness Series Returns to Plazas and Hotel Rooftops

Flatiron Partnership's summer series of outdoor fitness classes is back with more classes, fitness-studio partners, and locations than ever

‘Blood Emergency’ In NYC As Supplies Run Low

New York Blood Center only has three days of blood left — and the nonprofit promises New Yorkers it won’t hurt to make a donation.

When COVID Vaccinations Reach 70%, More Restrictions Lift: Cuomo

The state's vaccination rate is at 68.6 percent, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, signaling the end of most remaining pandemic restrictions.

West Village Residents Fed Up With Proliferation Of Trash, Graffiti And Homeless: ‘It Is Not Acceptable'

On a tour of the West Village, CBS cameras found uncollected garbage on block after block.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.

5 Advantages Of Integrative Medicine

Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.

5 Things To Know About Colon Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.

Live With Less Stress In 4 Steps

Balancing work and life is stressful. Northwell Health physicians discuss ways on how to cope.

Mediterranean Diet Can Halt Need For Reflux Medications

Foods play an important role in our health. Northwell Health physicians show how a change in diet can affect gastrointestinal conditions.