Health Care

Alain Kaloyeros, right, leaves federal court in New York.

Health Care

Ignore that Buffalo Billion conviction. We're legalizing pot!

Health Department recommends legalizing marijuana the day after Kaloyeros is convicted.

By GRACE SEGERS

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a rally following President Donald Trump's decision Monday night to nominate Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Health Care

What happens in New York if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade?

The state’s 1970 abortion law is outdated, liberal critics say.

By GRACE SEGERS

Policy

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Brooklyn VA employees hold a rally in October, 2017 to demand the Department of Veterans Affairs fills all staffing vacancies.

Health Care

The uncertain future of the Brooklyn VA hospital

Donovan introduces legislation amid privatization fears.

By MAX PARROTT

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Health Care

Missing water tank reports at many NYC hospitals

Rust, muck and pigeons cited at facilities that house the city’s most vulnerable.

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

Policy

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Health Care

The other argument for recreational pot

State lawmakers tout the potential health benefits of opening marijuana up to everyone.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Health Care

What is driving New York’s health care costs?

Hospital costs, drug prices and societal norms are among the causes, experts say.

By FERNANDA NUNES

Policy

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo and 1199SEIU President George Gresham

Health Care

State budget includes health care fund after $2.8 million lobbying push

New York’s 2018-19 budget responded to the Trump administration by creating a new health care shortfall fund.

By BEN JAY

Policy

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo with Health Commissioner Howard Zucker and Budget Director Robert Mujica

Health Care

Cuomo’s ‘half-baked’ health care revenue proposals

Experts warn that the governor's plan to tax the health care industry is a risky bet.

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

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Health Care

Health care officials offer diagnoses for New York's funding challenges

Richard Gottfried, Mitchell Katz and Carlina Rivera weigh in.

By CITY & STATE

Policy

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Health Care

Exclusive: NYC Council to consider bills to combat opioid epidemic

One would make citizens first responders.

By GRACE SEGERS

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