New Yorkers Dealing With Unusual Symptoms From COVID Variant
A new COVID variant is now spreading in New York and it’s not acting like the others. Doctors say these unexpected symptoms could be the first warning signs.
Adjusted mortality rate increased for seniors after hurricane-related flooding
(HealthDay News) — For older adults, the overall adjusted mortality risk is higher in flooded regions versus nonflooded regions for up to five years after hurricane landfall, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Frontiers in Public Health. Olivia J. Keenan, from the Weill Cornell Medical College...
N.Y. Weather: Heat advisory likely as temperatures soar into 90s this week
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— Staten Island residents should prepare for a scorching week with temperatures potentially reaching the low 90s and heat indices approaching 95 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. An air quality alert is in effect from 11 a.m. Sunday to 11 p.m., warning of potentially unhealthy...
Why so many Legionnaires’ cases in NY? Environmental and human factors may play a...
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. New York City’s ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem, which has killed three people and sickened dozens more, is the latest in a series of similar clusters that have made headlines in recent years, usually in the summer...
Air quality health advisory issued for NYC metro region due to elevated ozone levels
New York (WRGB) — An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for the New York City Metro region, effective Sunday, August 10, 2025, due to elevated ozone levels, according to a release from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health...
Cuomo calls out NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani over rent-stabilized apartment: ‘Move out immediately’
Former governor Andrew Cuomo has criticized mayoral rival Zohran Mamdani for allegedly living in a rent-stabilized apartment while earning a more than six-figure income.
Starbucks Confirms Massive Closures In New York Stores
Starbucks is closing nearly 100 stores. See if your favorite location made the list before it disappears for good. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing, make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, and download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile App. Starbucks is retooling and...
AARP New York Celebrates Social Security’s 90th Anniversary at Pizza Pop-Up in the Bronx...
(Bronx, NY) — Today, AARP New York hosted its latest Pizza Pop-Up in celebration of Social Security’s 90th anniversary—this time bringing the campaign to Pugsley Pizza in the Bronx, where Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) joined residents to hear how the program has shaped their lives. Over slices of classic New...
Move over, N.Y. — famous chef says the best pizza is in New Jersey
Outsiders tend to think that New York or *shudders* Connecticut have great pizza, but this may put the argument to rest. Obviously, New Jersey is the state to come out on top when it comes to a delicious slice. Just ask celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Recently, the site Tasting Table...
6 New Yorkers Charged In $66 Million Food Stamp Scam
Six New Yorkers have been charged in a massive $66 million SNAP scheme. As SNAP benefits get cut by the current administration, 6 New York State residents violated the system, and worse yet, the ringleader was a federal employee. Working Families In New York To Lose Medicaid & SNAP Benefits.
