DOH Declares Flu No Longer Prevalent
Today, April 28, 2025, the Department of Health (DOH/the Department) Commissioner issued a Health Advisory declaring flu no longer prevalent in New York State. The advisory can be accessed on the Health Commerce System under “Important Health Notifications”.

Severe Weather
NY Alert released a message late on April 27, 2025, regarding the enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms for portions of Western and Central New York State during the day and night on Tuesday, April 29.

Air Quality Alert
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the National Weather Service (NWS) issued air quality alerts that could affect home care patients and staff in New York City and Long Island through Friday. Smoke from New Jersey wildfires is causing air quality to drop, with fine particulate matter being a concern.

Heat-related Illness
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released 2025 Health Advisory #9 today to remind health care providers about the threat of heat-related illnesses and death as we move into the spring and summer months. The information and resources are valuable for providers throughout the state.

Flu Declared Prevalent in NYS
On December 18, 2024, the Department of Health (DOH/the Department) issued a Health Advisory declaring influenza as prevalent in New York.

Winter Weather: State of Emergency Declared
Last night (Wednesday 12.11.24), Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency in portions of the state including Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, and the North Country. Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Franklin, Genesee, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Wyoming and contiguous counties are impacted. Other areas of the state are also expected to experience locally heavy rains with some flooding risks, and strong gusts of wind.

Drought Conditions Warrant Action
A 15-county drought warning and a statewide drought watch were issued today by Governor Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Drought conditions are the result of rainfall shortages and declining ground water levels and streamflow. Unseasonably warm weather has been an additional contributing factor.

NYC EP Alert 8.27.24
High Heat Advisory
Today the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) issued Health Alert #6 to be distributed to all those in health care responsible for emergency management.
For NYC: A heat advisory is in effect for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28 from 11 am to 8 pm. Heat indices are expected to go as high as 101°F. The heat index is a measure combining high temperature and humidity.

NYC EP Alert 8.27.24
High Heat Advisory
Today the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) issued Health Alert #6 to be distributed to all those in health care responsible for emergency management.
For NYC: A heat advisory is in effect for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28 from 11 am to 8 pm. Heat indices are expected to go as high as 101°F. The heat index is a measure combining high temperature and humidity.

NYC EP Alert 8.27.24
High Heat Advisory
Today the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) issued Health Alert #6 to be distributed to all those in health care responsible for emergency management.
For NYC: A heat advisory is in effect for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28 from 11 am to 8 pm. Heat indices are expected to go as high as 101°F. The heat index is a measure combining high temperature and humidity.