9/11 Tribute Museum closing its doors for the final time

The 9/11 Tribute Museum is closing for good after Wednesday due to financial pressures made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.

Judge: Andrew Cuomo can keep book deal money

A New York judge has ruled in favor of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and against a state ethics commission that wanted him to give up $5 million he was paid to write a book.

Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say

Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.

NYC schools release COVID protocols for new school year

The New York City Department of Education says it will no longer randomly test willing students for COVID-19 and will rely instead on at-home tests.

2 human West Nile virus cases reported in NYC

New York City's Health Department has announced that two human cases of West Nile virus have been found; one case in Brooklyn and another in Queens.

What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law

President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.

Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report

Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms

First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.

Scottish government makes period products free for all

The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.

'Quiet quitting' is nothing new

We are hearing of people doing something called quiet quitting. However, it does not mean people are actually leaving their jobs. So what is quiet quitting?

Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope

With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school

Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.

Back-to-school shopping savings tips

Inflation has hit back-to-school shoppers. So what can parents do? A parent and lifestyle expert has these tips on where to look for deals.

WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns

Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.

LIRR ridership remains much lower than from pre-COVID

The Long Island Rail Road is running behind schedule when it comes to getting back all the riders it lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Polio in New York: What to know

The poliovirus has been found in New York sewage. Most people who get polio have no visible symptoms but some can become paralyzed. Here is what you need to know.

Polio virus found in NYC wastewater

State health officials say that sewage samples from New York City have identified the presence of polioviruses. They say that indicates a risk of community transmission in the city.