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Centers for Disease Control data shows 1,600 fewer people died of overdoses in New York from August of 2023 to August of 2024 than in the 12 months prior.
Over 100,000 ducks to be euthanized at New York farm after bird flu outbreak
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New York farm forced to euthanize over 100,000 ducks after bird flu outbreak
A farm in the Long Island area of New York has been forced to euthanize over 100,000 ducks after a bird flu outbreak.
100,000 Ducks to Be Killed After Bird Flu Strikes Long Island Farm
The highly infectious H5N1 strain has caused outbreaks across the country. Now, Long Island’s last duck farm must kill its entire flock and may go out of business, its owner said.
New York City sees 11% spike in reported flu cases: NYSDOH
Flu cases continue to soar in New York, as reported cases have risen by 6 percent, according to the New York State Department of Health. There were 32,218 reported cases statewide, including 15,675 in New York City.
Wadsworth Center named National Influenza Reference Center for 2025-2030
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Flu In New York: Officials Worry About Supercharged Double Virus
Officials believe flu trends this year look to be similar to the 2019 to 2020 season, which also hit peak levels around the New Year. A Hudson Valley medical source tells Hudson Valley Post there have been more cases of the flu than she's ever seen while working in a local hospital.
CDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu cases
The agency says labs should accelerate testing on patients hospitalized with the flu within 24 hours of their admission.
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Wadsworth Center to lead flu detection, vaccine development efforts
The Wadsworth Center in Albany will serve as a hub of influenza research over the next five years. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The New York State Department of Health said the lab will receive a federal grant to become a flu reference center.
New York bill would make 'masked harassment' a crime
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Trump administration expected to go outside CDC for acting director
President Trump has picked former Congressman David Weldon to serve as his CDC director. Previous directors have been able to start soon after they were picked. But under a law passed by Congress in 2022, Weldon will need to be confirmed by the Senate before starting in the position.
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Purdue Pharma To Pay $7B+ In Historic Opioid Settlement: 'A Symbol Of Greed'
The Sacklers have owned the company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, for decades.The settlement includes $6.5 billion from the Sackler family, with $1.5 billion to be paid immediately, and nearly $900 million from Purdue Pharma.
Long Island farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected
A farm in Long Island, New York, is being forced to euthanize its flock of more than 100,000 ducks after health officials detected cases of bird flu.
Man charged for injecting fake Botox, causing adverse reactions in clients, complaint says
A New York man, Joey Grant Luther, has been arrested and charged after being accused of injecting clients with counterfeit Botox, prosecutors say.