Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill Thursday after restoring staffing at the World Trade Center Health Program, a move that could ease one of the most persistent points of bipartisan criticism he has faced for months. More.

State and local officials are exploring a proposal to create a memorial garden in Easton honoring a family impacted by the Sept. 11 attacks, according to state officials. More.

The Department of Health and Human Services reversed a staffing reduction at a health program that provides vital medical care for 9/11 heroes after New York lawmakers bemoaned the cuts. More.

Welcome to PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino — where we break down the day’s political news, top headlines, and the issues that matter most to you through thoughtful, in-depth conversations. More.

Cybersecurity is an increasingly important component of public health preparedness as state cybersecurity policy intersects with public health agency responsibilities. More.

Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES) will host its 2026 Building Bridges Luncheon, Honoring Stewards of Memory, on Friday, April 17th at the Country Club of New Canaan. More.

April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages individuals, families and businesses across the state to prepare for the next big one, because it is not if but when it happens. More.

Albany should join the ongoing search for elusive documents about the toxins that swirled above Ground Zero after 9/11, said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who has asked Gov. Hochul and the leaders of both houses to “direct an investigation into what the State of New York knew about the dangers.” More.