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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Dr. Mary Bassett the state’s new health commissioner, she said Wednesday, citing a versatile skill set and breadth of experience she believes will help guide the state through the final throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bassett assumes the role on Dec. 1. It was less than a week ago Hochul said Dr. Howard…

NY State Health Chief, Howard Zucker, resigns. Adam Kuperstein reports.

New York state Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has submitted his resignation, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. Zucker will stay on board until a replacement is made to assist in the transition amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, where he led the defense of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s oft-critized response. It’s not clear who might replace him. Hochul,...

New York’s health agency is walking back a recent statement by the state’s top health official, who had cast doubt on reports from nurses about dire shortages of protective gear at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in late March and early April

A state-wide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in New York has been temporarily put on hold

New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says new state figures show the number of new HIV diagnoses has dropped to a new low since the peak of the epidemic.

In 14 days, the state of New York will enforce a ban on flavored e-cigarettes, leaving vaping advocates steaming mad. NBC 4 New York’s Adam Kuperstein reports.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid growing health concerns connected to vaping, especially among young people.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a plan to combat a frightening public health phenomenon — one he hopes will protect New Yorkers from what he deems as “harmful and addictive” vaping products.

Flu season may not be done yet in New York, but those who work closely with patients can now take one less precaution if they so choose.

Mayor de Blasio has announced his support for the fair and safe legalization of marijuana Thursday morning and outlined a plan for how New York City will adapt to the legalization of recreational marijuana, days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his plan to push for the measure across the state.

Gov. Cuomo wants to legalize recreational marijuana in New York, he announced Monday while outlining his agenda for the next year. It’s a big shift for him. Andrew Siff reports.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo threw his support behind legalizing recreational marijuana on Monday, as part of a push for what he described as a “true justice agenda” in the coming year.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed a panel to draft legislation to legalize marijuana in the state.

Mayor de Blasio and NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill revealed that starting Sept. 1 New Yorkers with no prior record who are found smoking marijuana will receive a summons and will not be arrested.

The number of influenza cases has risen sharply across New York as the state reported its first child death from the flu this season.

The number of influenza cases has risen sharply across New York as the state reported its first child death from the flu this season.

Here’s what to know for Friday, Dec. 15.

The state Health Department says influenza is now prevalent in New York state, which means health care workers who haven’t had a flu shot must wear procedural masks around patients.