Nurses at 15 hospitals in New York City and Long Island have delivered 10-day strike notices as contract negotiations continue to stall. Up to 20,000 nurses could potentially participate in what would be the largest strike in NYC history, expressing concerns over staffing levels and patient care standards. The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has issued notifications to multiple hospitals, including a dozen in the city, warning that the strike could commence if an agreement is not reached by the looming deadline. With a significant majority of nurses voting to authorize the strike, the situation remains tense as officials indicate that talks will persist in an effort to avoid this unprecedented work stoppage.