AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMeasles Emergency: New York has declared a statewide disaster emergency as cases rise, while local health officials prepare for further spread and urge vaccination. Medicaid Access: The state is moving to exempt Bronx residents from federal Medicaid work rules, citing unemployment above the required threshold. Smoke-Shop Safety: A New York investigation found kratom products in city shops, including some reportedly adulterated with a dangerous opioid-like substance; an underage reporter was offered kratom without ID. Emergency Response: New York City EMS workers say staffing shortages are worsening as ambulance response times hit a record high. Mental Health Support: New York is continuing plans for an LGBTQ+ crisis line, even as the future of the national 988 service’s specialized option remains uncertain.
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