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Here’s how New York’s public health system will likely be impacted by HHS funding cuts

New York state is reeling from more than $360 million in cuts to public health, addiction, and mental health services, while NYC faces a more than $100 million loss and says it will be less prepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

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NY cuts more than 200 public health jobs following loss of federal funds

Officials said the job losses were necessary even as New York and other states contest the funding cuts in court.

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New York, 22 other states sue Trump administration over decision to rescind billions in health funding

The suit says the Trump administration clawback of $11 billion will devastate health care programs in states, including New York.

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RFK Jr. Is Out for Revenge

Kennedy Jr. is finally getting his wish of sucker punching the federal health agencies. This week, Kennedy began the process of firing some 10,000 employees working under the Health and Human Services umbrella.

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Several federal agencies give employees another chance to resign with little time to decide

At least four federal agencies are once again giving their employees the option to resign but be paid through the end of September, according to internal emails obtained by CNN and agency spokespeople.

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With Painful Layoffs Ahead, Agencies Push Incentives to Quit

Another round of “deferred resignation” offers is part of the Trump administration’s stepped-up effort to rapidly downsize the government.

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Cantor Analysts Double Down on Kennedy Criticism as FDA Jobs Cuts Begin

Kennedy Jr. looks on, ahead of President Donald Trump delivering remarks on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo (Reuters) - Cantor Fitzgerald analysts renewed their criticism of U.

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RFK Jr. remains quiet on 10,000 jobs lost at the nation’s top health department

Kennedy’s silence is prompting questions from lawmakers, with a bipartisan request for the health secretary to appear before a Senate committee next week to explain the cuts.

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Trump Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C.

In addition to reductions at agency personnel, federal regulators are demanding $2.9 billion in contract cancellations, The Times has learned.

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Measles travel advisory issued to New Yorkers as U.S. cases rise

So far in 2025, the U.S. has seen its most measles cases in one year since a wave in 2019, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 20 states have confirmed cases, but most infections are linked to an outbreak in West Texas, according to the CBS News data team.

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Department of Health issues travel advisory Wednesday in New York due to measles outbreak

The New York Department of Health (DOH) issued a travel advisory Wednesday due to measles outbreaks. DOH officials advised all New Yorkers to get fully vaccinated before traveling internationally or to any area in the U.

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NY health department urges travelers to get MMR vaccine

The New York State Department of Health is encouraging New Yorkers planning to travel internationally or to states with measles outbreaks to get their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination before they go.

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New York City’s health department just lost $100 million in federal funds. That has consequences

With $100 million in federal funds suddenly revoked, New York City’s acting health commissioner says defense against infectious disease has weakened.

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Judge partially blocks NY health department's CDPAP transition

The last-minute temporary restraining order does not prevent New York's health department from continuing a widespread shakeup of a popular home care program.

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NY and other states sue to block $11B in health care cuts ordered by Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of her counterparts from other states have asked a federal judge to block some $11 billion in cuts to public health initiatives ordered by the Trump administration.

Hochul warns Trump’s $300M health cuts will be ‘devastating’ for New Yorkers

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York Governor Kathy Hochul was told on Tuesday that the federal Department of Health and Human Services will slash more than $300 million in funding for the state Department of Health, Office of Addiction Supports and Services, and Office of Mental Health.

Charles Schumer rips RFK Jr. over layoffs in World Trade Center Health Program

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer slams Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for firing personnel who help 9/11 responders and survivors.