Health Care
Corey Johnson cited depression in deciding not to run for mayor. His frankness reflects a shift.
Continued investment and flexibility will be important despite city and state budgetary constraints.
The state may expand disability benefits and workers compensation to those still suffering from COVID-19.
The death of Daniel Prude in Rochester has prompted calls to reimagine mental health crisis response.
Disability advocates point to a nursing shortage, among other causes.
Increased reliance on Medicaid could further increase the state’s spending, though federal aid has helped offset the burden.
Mixed messages and flimsy regulations could leave nurses and others defenseless again.
In the latest instance of COVID inequality, performers at MTV award show get special treatment.
Without more funding, the city says it will be forced to fire 400 first responders.
A new Health Department report said it could be too costly to implement for some hospitals and nursing homes.
