Adult changing facilities are focus of bill introduced by Harckham and Rolison

The Democratic and Republican state senators are backing the “Traveling with Dignity Act” for people with disabilities.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• November 7, 2023

Democrats and Republicans turn out for opening of Brooklyn facility for older New Yorkers

The new Bay Ridge Center was celebrated with a show of bipartisan support that helped make the facility possible.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• November 1, 2023

After Damian Williams’ striking comments on supervised injection sites, New York leaders are quiet

The U.S. attorney said his office is prepared to take action as the sites are in violation of state and federal law, but he declined to elaborate further.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• August 12, 2023

Is New York ready to legalize supervised injection sites?

Two sites in New York have saved hundreds of lives, but stigma and lack of buy-in from the governor might prevent expansion.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 8, 2023

Rally held in support of medication abortions on college campuses

New legislation would require health centers on all SUNY and CUNY schools to make the pill available to students.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• December 15, 2022

Opinion: Funding safety net hospitals must be a priority in next legislative session

With budget season approaching, Albany should prioritize creating a sustainable and equitable payment structure for these institutions.

• By Ramon Rodriguez and David Perlstein, NYN Media
• December 9, 2022

New York City’s first safe injection sites avert 633 drug overdoses on anniversary

OnPoint NYC’s two overdose prevention centers have served more than 2,100 people in their first year.

• By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
• December 3, 2022

Community health clinics set to lose critical $100M funding stream

A little-known federal initiative, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, supports services that wouldn’t otherwise get reimbursed.

• By Aviva Stahl, NYN Media
• October 6, 2022

Nonprofit uses trauma-informed architecture to serve vulnerable families

The architectural designs were incorporated into the reopening of the Genovese Family Life Center run by SCO Family of Services in Jamaica, Queens.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo, NYN Media
• October 4, 2022

32BJ Health Fund conference tackles uncontrolled hospital pricing

The fall event gathered legislators, national experts and healthcare leaders.

• By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
• September 22, 2022

SUNY Downstate is still in debt after serving as a ‘COVID-only’ hospital during the pandemic

President Wayne Riley said the state needs to recognize the institution’s contributions to Brooklyn and beyond.

• By Pete Tomao, NYN Media
• August 25, 2022

Female-majority council passes bill to expand doula access

The legislation was passed along with several other maternal health-related bills on Thursday.

• By Annie McDonough, NYN Media
• August 12, 2022

New York City’s IT czar answers to monkeypox website failures

“We have learned from our mistakes and we are committed to doing better going forward,” a health department official said.

• By Annie McDonough, NYN Media
• August 11, 2022

NYC nonprofits respond to monkeypox outbreak

As members of the LGBTQ+ community seek coveted monkeypox vaccination appointments, the uptake in demand is also revealing the wider disparities in vaccination access.

• By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
• August 4, 2022

SOMOS Community Care moves forward after helping NYC’s most vulnerable residents during COVID-19

The nonprofit bills itself as the largest, physician-led network in the five boroughs.

• By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
• July 28, 2022

In a letter to state leaders, unions back immigrant health care expansion

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 23, 2022

Opinion: New York State is ready for statewide injection sites

• By Annette Gaudino, Brianna Norton and Clifton Garmon
• February 9, 2022

Human services workers want cost-of-living adjustment restored

More than 900 attendees joined a virtual rally to pressure the mayor and City Council.

• By Maryam Rahaman
• June 10, 2021

The new coronavirus is resulting in canceled fundraisers in New York

As health officials recommend that people avoid crowds, benefits are being rescheduled.

• By Kay Dervishi
• March 10, 2020