N.Y. Lawmakers Press Officials About Home Health Program’s Issues

The program, which helps disabled and chronically ill New Yorkers, has had issues with timely pay and service since the state brought in a new operator to save money.

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Richard Lee, Activist Who Founded a Pot ‘University,’ Dies at 62

After he was paralyzed in an accident, his use of marijuana for medical purposes led him to become one of the nation’s most influential cannabis activists.

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Cases of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Are Surging Globally: What to Know

Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.

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The Madden Sisters Don’t Want to Be Institutionalized

Medicaid pays for most of the in-home care that lets disabled Americans live independently. Will coming cuts put that care in jeopardy?

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How Train Riders With Disabilities Are Faring on Amtrak

Passengers are facing blocked wheelchair space, getting stuck in doors and suffering other indignities 35 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act became law.

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With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters

In its campaign against “woke” science, the Trump administration has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.

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Kennedy’s Next Target: the Federal Vaccine Court

The system for compensating people injured by vaccines needs significant reform. But the health secretary could alter it in ways that ultimately reduce vaccine access for everyone.

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What Is Mamdani’s Vision for New York City’s $40 Billion School System?

Zohran Mamdani has not released a detailed plan for public education, but his biggest proposal centers on weakening mayoral control and giving power to teachers and parents.

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Disabled Americans Fear What Medicaid Cuts Could Do to Them

The White House says roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts won’t limit home- and community-based care. Health care experts disagree.

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