More than 10,000 nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai returned to work on Feb. 14 after ratifying new three-year contracts; more than 4,200 nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian remain on strike after rejecting a mediators' proposal.
Maximilian Pelletier joined the Shelter Island Fire Department in 2013 and credits veteran mentors—especially the late Andy Reeve—for guiding him; the department continues mentoring new recruits while volunteer ranks have declined both locally and across New York.
The IRS warned of a likely surge in call center demand around Presidents Day and said Presidents Day week is historically one of the busiest of the filing season. The agency pointed people to online tools on the Let Us Help You page on IRS.gov and described features of Individual Online Accounts and other self‑service resources.
Small Champions held its inaugural Adaptive Academy in Vail on January 29–30, offering two days of on‑snow professional development for instructors as part of the nonprofit's 30th anniversary.
A round-up highlights 19 wholesome internet posts, featuring pets, family moments, playful food, and cozy scenes intended to lift spirits this weekend.
The EPA under the Trump administration has proposed rescinding the 2009 endangerment finding that provided the legal basis for many federal greenhouse gas rules, with a formal announcement scheduled for Feb. 12; legal challenges are expected.
Yuma Kagiyama won the men's free skate silver while Ilia Malinin fell twice and finished eighth; Kagiyama spoke sympathetically about the pressure Malinin faced and his packed schedule.
Jordan Stolz won the men's 500 meters with an Olympic record time of 33.77, earning his second gold at the 2026 Games; Team USA men's hockey is scheduled to play Denmark in Group C after a 5-1 opening win over Latvia.
Dr. CJ Henley of Baptist MD Anderson in Jacksonville reports that radiation for HPV-related head and neck cancer can lead to rapid dental decline in survivors and is urging more intensive, lifelong dental care protocols.
A 68-year-old woman lost a waterproof titanium prosthetic leg at Bridlington beach last April; a fossil hunter found the prosthesis about 10 months later on a nearby shore and it was returned to her.
