New York State Department of Health
Coverage of New York State Department of Health in the Nexus archive.
- New York State lawmakers propose bill to fully legalize bathhouses again
New York State lawmakers propose a bill to legalize gay bathhouses by repealing AIDS-era restrictions, citing advances in HIV prevention like PrEP. The legislation, called the Public Health Modernization Act, would require the state health department to create regulations for such facilities, with plans for a potential 'world-class' venue in NYC.
- West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes reported in NYC: NYSDOH
West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes have been reported in New York City and Long Island, according to the New York State Department of Health. The virus is more common during the summer.
- Poisoned tots and other ugly consequences of Albany’s bungled weed legalization
New York's state Department of Health reported a doubling of cannabis-poisoning-related emergency-room visits from 2016 to 2024. The article attributes this increase to Albany's bungled weed legalization.
- DOH identifies West Nile virus mosquitos downstate
The New York State Department of Health confirmed West Nile virus in mosquito pools across Nassau, Rockland, and Suffolk counties and advised residents to follow safety protocols to prevent potential outbreaks.
- Nearly 400 New Yorkers infected with explosive diarrhea-causing parasite, cyclosporiasis. Here’s what health experts say you can do to avoid it.
Nearly 400 New Yorkers have been infected with cyclosporiasis, a parasite causing explosive diarrhea, as part of a 17-state outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control reports over 80 hospitalizations, with the parasite linked to contaminated foods like cilantro, salad mix, and raspberries.
- Report on Elevated Lung Cancer Fails to Quell Uproar Around New York’s Largest Landfill
A June report by the New York State Department of Health found no link between Seneca Meadows landfill and elevated lung cancer diagnoses in two nearby census tracts from 1996-2021. The report failed to address public concerns about the landfill's potential health impacts.
- NYS legalized blood on ambulances, crews still can't use it
In September 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation allowing ground ambulances to carry blood for lifesaving care. However, the New York State Department of Health has not yet released regulations, leaving emergency service providers in limbo for nearly two years.
- NY power failure leads to 'treated discharge' spill into Hudson River
Sewage spilled into the Hudson River in New York due to a power failure at the Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to health and environmental officials. The incident involved 'treated discharge' entering the river.
- Feds say NY home caregiver program used slanted bidding scheme
The U.S. Justice Department sued New York's Department of Health, alleging a biased bidding process favored Public Partnerships LLC for a Medicaid home care program, costing taxpayers millions. New York denied the accusations, claiming the process was fair and legally upheld by a state court, while asserting the program saved $1 billion by removing administrative inefficiencies.
- A hot new filler made from dead people's fat is being 'smuggled' into New York, state regulators say
Tiger Aesthetics faces legal challenges in New York over distributing alloClae, a cadaver-derived filler, without state licensing. New York regulators accuse the company of smuggling the FDA-regulated product, while Tiger claims it is legally available nationwide. Some surgeons continue offering the high-cost procedure despite a regulatory crackdown.
- Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch
The US government may allow 18 American passengers exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus to return home after a six-week quarantine, requiring 24/7 monitoring outside their homes. The passengers, part of a cruise group linked to 13 cases and three deaths, are currently quarantined in Nebraska, but New York has refused to permit this arrangement.
- CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruise
The CDC failed to inform New York health officials about a Manhattan resident who was potentially exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship. The woman, a dual citizen of New Zealand and the US, traveled freely after leaving the ship. Her ability to continue traveling raises concerns about the potential spread of the disease.
- Catholic nuns caring for dying patients fight New York trans rule, face jail time
Catholic nuns in New York are suing Governor Kathy Hochul over a state law requiring long-term care facilities to comply with gender identity policies, threatening their religious practices and facing penalties including fines and jail time. The lawsuit challenges a 2023 law mandating non-discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV status in care facilities.