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Cortland County Coalition Works to Prepare Residents for Upcoming Medicaid Changes

A coalition of Cortland County agencies and organizations is working to inform residents about upcoming changes to Medicaid that are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027, including new work requirements and more frequent coverage renewals. The changes stem from federal legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,...

Cortland County, NY · 6d
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Broome County faces higher risk of mental health disorders compared to the rest of New York state

Broome County has been found to have disproportionately high numbers of mental health risk factors when compared to New York state averages. According to Mental Health America, New York state was found to have an average score of 30.2 individuals at risk for severe depression per 100,000 people in the state population. Broome County exceeds New York state’s average, with a scoring of 34.03 individuals at risk of severe depression per 100,000 people. Broome County also has higher averages than New York state for other mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation.

Broome County, NY · 7d
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LGBTQ Network holds free community health fair on Long Island

New York · 5d

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Medical services company settles with 4 states over 2023 hack of sensitive patient records

State attorneys general on Friday announced a health care services company has agreed to pay $300,000 and make sweeping changes to its security practices following a March 2023 breach exposing the data of more than 13 million people nationwide. The case, brought by AGs in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York...

New York · 6d
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New York Health Officials Say Flu Season Arrived Early

New York’s health commissioner says flu season arrived early this year and is urging residents to take precautions before holiday gatherings and travel. Commissioner James McDonald said New Yorkers should stay current on recommended vaccinations, including seasonal flu, COVID and RSV vaccines. He described the flu vaccine and good hand hygiene as important protection against serious illness and complications from flu.

New York · 6d

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

New York · 6d

TheStreet

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Modern Estate Planning: Protect What Matters Most

Elder law attorney Lawrence Eric Davidow explains how families can protect assets, preserve inheritances and prepare for long-term care.

New York · 6d

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First New York measles death in decades triggers concerns about lower vaccination rates

Amid the spread of a disease once considered eradicated, New York reported its first death from measles in over 30 years earlier this week. An unvaccinated child in Lewis County, which is in upstate New York, died from an infectious disease that has been making a comeback amid vaccine skepticism fueled by the current federal administration and social media.

Lewis County, NY · 7d

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

Lewis County, NY · 7d

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DEC Region 9 highlights more than $34 million in grants awarded to local water quality protection projects

Funding to update aging water infrastructure, protect drinking water, reduce contributors to harmful algal blooms, and improve habitat; local grant awards part of $249 million in grants awarded to 181 water quality protection projects across state   . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation press release. New York State...

New York · 7d

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6 candidates compete in 3 contested North Country state races

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There are three contested state races in the North Country in Tuesday’s election, with six candidates on the ballot. A new member of the Assembly is coming to New York’s 117th Assembly District, which represents parts of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

New York · 10d

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Free Bus Rides to Vaccine Appointments Available for Broome Residents

Broome County residents will be able to receive free bus rides to vaccine appointments over a five-month period. Broome Health Department and county officials say from November 2026 through March 2027, people can ride Broome County Transit buses to and from both pharmacies and doctors' offices for various vaccine shot appointments. These shots include COVID-19, flu, and RSV.

Broome County, NY · 7d

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This hospital is tailoring diabetes care to help Hispanic community

New York · 8d

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Mannion cites living costs, health care and corruption as key issues after NY-22 win

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For the first time in nearly 50 years, a Democrat representing Syracuse has won reelection to Congress. Rep. John Mannion secured a second term representing New York’s 22nd Congressional District, a historically Republican-leaning district where voters have backed both parties. His reelection marks a milestone for Democrats in Central New York, but Mannion now faces the challenge of holding and expanding support in a politically divided district.

Syracuse, NY · 8d

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Rising premiums, fewer options: The fallout of NY’s health plan rollbacks

The New York Essential Plan was a game changer for Talia Holzman. She and her husband have lived in the Tri-Lakes area for two years. He had a job at a restaurant and she worked remotely for a nonprofit. Last fall, when she and her husband each lost their jobs in rapid succession, they also lost their health insurance. In the midst of upheaval, she found they qualified for the Essential Plan.

New York · 8d

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Lafayette (NY) Voters Narrowly Reject New Tax to Expand Ambulance Service

LaFayette, N.Y. — LaFayette voters narrowly rejected a new tax to pay for better local ambulance service, according to results Tuesday night. With all Election Day and early votes counted, 1,149 people, or 50.8%, voted against the proposal Tuesday. Another 1,113, or 49.2%, voted for it, according to the unofficial Onondaga County election results.

Lafayette, NY · 8d

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WMCHealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students

WMCHealth has received a five-year, $5 million state grant to expand its healthcare workforce training program, with plans to support 400 students preparing to enter the field. The funding from the New York State Department of Health will transform the existing Rising Senior Program into the Targete…

New York · 8d

Gothamist

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Medicaid is changing. We want to hear from NYers about what's ahead.

Activists protest cuts to SNAP and Medicaid on Nov. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Upcoming changes could push hundreds of thousands onto the rolls of the uninsured. [ more › ]

New York · 9d