RSV vaccine is leading to decrease in infant hospitalizations, docs say
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses fail to ratify tentative contract
The largest and longest nurses strike in New York City history is going to continue at NewYork-Presbyterian after union members failed to ratify a tentative agreement on Wednesday, officials said.
Pride flag removed from Stonewall National Monument in NYC
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
Thousands impacted by Mount Sinai, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield contract dispute
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Man, dog found dead in mobile veterinary van in Queens
An investigation is underway into how a man and a dog died inside a mobile veterinary van in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday.
NYC man detained by ICE in November to be released on bond
A Brooklyn man who was detained by ICE after a routine green card interview is finally set to return home after more than two months in custody.
Over 100 cats rescued from deplorable conditions at Long Island home
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Federal cuts impacting programs under Zadroga Act, 9/11 advocate groups say
Advocate groups for 9/11 victims say federal staffing cuts and a hiring freeze are making it more difficult for first responders to get help from Zadroga Act programs.
Man mauled to death by pit bull on Staten Island, police say
The NYPD is investigating after a man was fatally mauled by a dog on Staten Island on Sunday. Police said the attack happened Sunday afternoon at a home on New Dorp Lane.
No deal after striking nurses, NewYork-Presbyterian resume negotiations
There was no deal Thursday after NewYork-Presbyterian and NYSNA resumed negotiations with the help of a mediator.
NYC nurses strike continues on third day with no end in sight
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Largest nurses strike in New York City history continues for a second day
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
N.J. special needs students allegedly given hot sauce as discipline
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Flu continues to spread at high rates in NYC, officials say
Local pharmacies and urgent care centers are feeling the impact as the flu continues to spread at high rates across New York City.
L.I. travel agent accused of defrauding clients of more than $50,000
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.