2021 Press Releases
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December 27, 2021
December 24, 2021
December 16, 2021
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December 14, 2021
December 13, 2021
December 11, 2021
December 10, 2021
December 9, 2021
December 7, 2021
December 6, 2021
December 2, 2021
- Governor Hochul Announces Five Confirmed COVID-19 Omicron Variant Cases in New York
- NY State of Health Partners with New York Public Libraries During Open Enrollment
December 1, 2021
November 30, 2021
November 29, 2021
November 24, 2021
November 23, 2021
- Governor Hochul Announces $3 Million in New Grants to Expand Access to Telehealth across All New York RegionsGrants to Expand Access to Telehealth
- New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to Celebrate the Upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday Safely
November 22, 2021
November 17, 2021
November 16, 2021
November 5, 2021
October 31, 2021
October 25, 2021
October 22, 2021
October 19, 2021
October 14, 2021
October 12, 2021
October 11, 2021
October 7, 2021
- New York State Department of Health to Test Environmental Chemical Levels in Long Island Adults as Part of Biomonitoring NY Project
- NY State of Health Announces New Executive Director as Enrollment Continues to Climb
October 5, 2021
October 1, 2021
September 29, 2021
September 27, 2021
- Governor Hochul Takes Bold Action to Alleviate Potential Health Care Staffing Shortages
- Media Advisory: New York State Drinking Water Quality Council to Meet on October 5, 2021
- COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics Can Now Be Requested Directly From the New York State Department of Health
- Governor Hochul Announces COVID-19 Booster Doses for Eligible New Yorkers
September 23, 2021
September 17, 2021
September 14, 2021
- Governor Hochul Announces $23.7 Million in Grant Awards to End the Gun Violence Epidemic
- NY State of Health Enrollment Continues to Surge as More New Yorkers Sign Up for Low-Cost Coverage Following the American Rescue Plan and Enhancements Made to New York's Essential Plan
September 13, 2021
- New York State Department of Health Announces Lowest Youth Cigarette Smoking Rate on Record
- Governor Hochul Announces Agenda to Affirm Abortion Rights in New York; Stands With Senator Gillibrand to Fight for Reproductive Rights
September 9, 2021
September 8, 2021
- Governor Kathy Hochul Announces #Vaxtoschool Campaign to Drive COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among School-Aged New Yorkers Statewide
- Governor Hochul Announces Opening of New York State's New $40 Million Biodefense Commercialization Fund
September 6, 2021
September 3, 2021
September 2, 2021
August 24, 2021
August 18, 2021
- Statement From New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker
- New York State Department of Health Releases First-In-The-Nation Data and Analysis On Covid-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Breakthrough Infections
August 16, 2021
August 14, 2021
August 5, 2021
July 27, 2021
- Statement From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on New CDC Guidance
- Governor Cuomo Announces Selection of Laboratories to Assist the State in the Identification of COVID-19 Variants
July 16, 2021
- NY State of Health Enrollment Continues to Climb, More New Yorkers than Ever Benefitting from Affordable Health Coverage
- Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Increase Public Awareness of Serious Pregnancy-Related Health Condition
- Governor Cuomo Announces Applications for New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program Now Open
July 9, 2021
July 8, 2021
- Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of New $15.5 Million Affordable Housing Community for Seniors in Oneida County
- New York State Department of Health Announces Completion of $1 Million Resiliency Project in Town of Wilson, Niagara County
July 1, 2021
June 30, 2021
June 29, 2021
June 27, 2021
June 25, 2021
- NY State of Health Promotes Significant New Health Plan Financial Assistance at Farmers’ Markets Across the State
- Governor Cuomo Announces $26.7 Million for Clean Water Systems and Local Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects Statewide
June 24, 2021
June 23, 2021
June 21, 2021
June 18, 2021
June 17, 2021
June 9, 2021
June 3, 2021
May 19, 2021
May 18, 2021
April 23, 2021
April 16, 2021
March 31, 2021
March 23, 2021
March 18, 2021
March 17, 2021
- State and County Health Departments Issue “DO NOT DRINK” Water Advisories for Dover Middle and High School in Dutchess County
- State and County Health Departments Issue "DO NOT DRINK" Water Advisories for Two Westchester County Schools
March 9, 2021
March 4, 2021
February 22, 2021
February 17, 2021
February 16, 2021
January 21, 2021
January 14, 2021
January 10, 2021
- Governor Cuomo Announces Proposal to Modernize Office of Professional Medical Conduct as Part of the 2021 State of the State
- Governor Cuomo Announces Proposal to Expand Access to Telehealth for All as Part of 2021 State of the State
