Elizabeth Shwe

Patients who have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance and usually see doctors at Mount Sinai in New York City have been in a bind since the start of the year due to a contract dispute. Mount Sinai doctors went out-of-network for Anthem members ... See more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in announcing his pick for New York City health commissioner, praised Dr. Alister Martin as someone with “extensive experience on the frontlines of public health.” If the past is a prelude, Martin will have opportunity to call on eve... See more

A tree that stood for decades in Crown Heights fell during Monday’s blizzard, its branches grazing adjacent fire escapes as it thundered to the pavement of Park Place near Bedford Avenue. The parks department on Tuesday dispatched emergency crews to chop ... See more

You may be familiar with warning labels on products like cigarettes, alcohol and sugary or salty foods. If you live in New York state, get ready for warning labels aimed at young people using social media. Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation req... See more

New Yorkers are losing more than just a way to pay for subway and bus rides with the MetroCard’s retirement — they’re also saying goodbye to a versatile tool for some resourceful residents. Ahead of the official end of MetroCard sales on Jan. 1, Gothamist... See more