New York

In a sign of how desperate some states are for health care workers during the pandemic, New York has begun teaching EMT skills to National Guard members.

New York City businesses that do not comply could face fines starting at $1,000. Meantime, Gov. Kathy Hochul says most of the state's essential workers can return to work five days after a positive test if they're vaccinated and meet other safety standards.

The state's vaccine mandate for hospital and nursing home workers takes effect on Monday, and officials are bracing for staffing shortages. Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a plan for filling them.

A 20-year report on the health consequences of the attacks finds the mental health quality-of-life indicators for first repsonders is better than average Americans, even as their physical health declines.

More than 100 bills have been introduced in 42 states this year to regulate these companies, which serve as conduits for drug manufacturers, health insurers and pharmacies.

Despite being hit hard early in the pandemic, New York City lags behind in vaccinating people 65 and older, and its efforts to reach the homebound and disabled have been disorganized.

It's unclear how the nation's largest school district will be able to accommodate 100% of its students in person under current social distancing guidelines.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is speaking out against accusations that his administration has not been forthcoming about the scope of nursing home deaths related to COVID-19.

Amid accusations of a cover-up, state lawmakers have called for investigations, stripping Gov. Andrew Cuomo of his emergency powers and even his resignation.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has rescinded an order requiring people traveling from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to the Sunshine State to quarantine…