West Nile Kills New Jersey Resident, Spreads Into New York
Take precautions to protect yourself outdoors because the West Nile virus has been detected in New York for the first time in 2023.
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Binghamton Neighborhood Overwhelmed by “Garbage Garage”
A neighborhood on the border of the City of Binghamton and Town of Dickinson is overrun with rats, wet sewage and a horrible smell thanks to a vacant property.
Flu in New York is Wide-Spread
New York State Health Department officials say influenza is confirmed in 39 counties across the state.
NY Awards $7 Million To Promote Breastfeeding
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state Health Department is awarding more than $7 million to six organizations to establish breastfeeding community support networks across New York.
NY Lab To Join In Federally Funded Child Health Studies
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state Health Department's Wadsworth laboratory has been awarded $1.2 million to participate in a seven-year study of environmental influences on child health.
Rabies Confirmed...
The Herkimer County Health Department has confirmed a third case of rabies this year.
Herkimer County Public Health Dept. Offering Rabies Clinic
Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - To combat the rising number or rabies cases in New York, the Herkimer County Public Health Department is hosting a rabies clinic for cats, dogs and ferrets.
Oneida County Health Department Confirms Two More Rabies Cases
Oneida County (WIBX) - Two more animals have been confirmed by the Oneida County Health Department to have rabies, bringing the total to four cases this year.