Health

New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect Aug. 5, allowing eligible terminally ill adults to request life-ending medication. Here's who qualifies, how it works and why access may vary.

A free homesteading workshop is coming to Mohawk, NY, featuring DIY Goo Gone, jar upcycling, and waste-reducing skills. Here's how to register.

Free summer meals are available for kids across Central New York. See meal sites around the region, and find a free meal near you this summer.

Looking for a place to cool off? Here's a list of cooling centers in Utica, Rome, New Hartford and across Central New York during this week's heat wave.

Starting July 1, 2026, eligible Medicare recipients in Central New York can access the new GLP-1 Bridge Program.

Teens can get free access to Planet Fitness locations through the High School Summer Pass program.

A hantavirus case is under investigation in New York.

Rome Health is introducing new fees for missed appointments and late cancellations. Here’s what patients need to know.

The plan would offer rebates for electric lawn equipment to reduce pollution and noise.

Tick season is creeping in earlier this year and it could be a rough ride in 2026. Residents are already on alert for these tiny, troublesome pests.

Tuberculosis cases are rising again across the U.S., and New York is seeing some of the highest numbers.

This winter, a wave of wild bird deaths has local officials on alert. It’s a crucial moment for all of us to stay informed and safe.