Health Care

Ash covers an emergency vehicle as it lies near the area known as Ground Zero, following the collapse of the Twin Towers.

Health Care

NYC schools begin contacting 9/11 survivors about health risks

Students and teachers near ground zero were exposed to toxins. They’re only being told now.

By BOB HENNELLY

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces an emergency executive action to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes in New York.

Health Care

What Cuomo’s executive order on vaping will and won’t do

It doesn’t ban menthols or regulate the black market.

By MATTIE QUINN

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New York City firefighters and journalists stand near the area known as Ground Zero after the collapse of the Twin Towers.

Health Care

How 9/11 survivors can get help

It’s not too late to apply for compensation for health care costs.

By JEFF COLTIN

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Jon Stewart hugs 9/11 first responder John Feal while U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand look on, after the Senate's passage of the 9/11 Compensation Fund.

Health Care

After holdup, Senate votes to extend 9/11 victims fund

Funding for those affected by the deadly attacks will be extended through 2092.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

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Jon Stewart advocates for 9/11 first responders on Capitol Hill, June 10.

Health Care

Republican senators can’t hold up 9/11 victim funding forever

Jon Stewart’s viral speech pretty much guaranteed an early-August vote.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

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Health Care

Why New York’s hospitals do terrible in federal rankings

By some measures, the Empire State has the worst health care in the nation.

By MATTIE QUINN

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Health Care

How could Georgia’s 'heartbeat' bill apply to New York?

Georgia women might be prosecuted for getting an abortion out of state.

By EMMA BOLTON

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Health Care

Health care proposals are heating up

Hot-button issues span vaccines, single-payer health care and the Medical Aid in Dying Act.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Is there enough time to legalize recreational marijuana?

Health Care

Closing the window on recreational marijuana

Some advocates say the support is there, but time may be running out.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Health Care

Is the Justice Center just?

Critics say a state agency that investigates abuse and neglect in facilities serving people with special needs is unfair to the accused.

By ALISA PARTLAN, HELLA WINSTON

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