The Year of the Pig is almost here! The Lunar New Year, which is on February 5, marks for many Asian cultures and communities the start of a new year. Each lunar year is also tied to a zodiac animal -- and this year will be that of the pig.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act and legislation banning the practice of conversion therapy, signifying a landmark victory for the LGBTQ community and fulfilling the Governor's vow to sign this legislation within the first 100 days of the...

We hope you’ve been enjoying the new year! If you still have new year resolutions in mind, we have the perfect suggestion for you -- that’s potentially one of the best and easiest health resolutions you can have: getting a physical.

Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is an illegal substance commonly abused. In this blog of our Substance Abuse 101 series, we're going to to talk about what meth is, its health effects, and why it is an abused substance.

Cocaine is another commonly abused substance. It has a number of negative health effects and is also illegal in the United States.

Because of the federal government shutdown, most SNAP recipients will receive their February SNAP benefits early.

This week, the New York legislature passed historic transgender anti-discrimination law. Commonly referred to as GENDA, the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, classifies gender identity a protected class in regards to housing, employment, and public accommodations.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a proposal to raise the minimum sales age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21 will be included in the 2019 executive budget.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his administration will launch the largest, most comprehensive plan in the nation to guarantee health care for every New Yorker.

Marijuana is another substance that is commonly abused. Although some states have legalized its use, it is still illegal in many states, and excessively used by lots folks.