A cluster of Legionnaires' disease is growing in Harlem. While the Legionella bacteria is common in the environment, most people exposed won’t get sick. But when conditions are right, and there are ...

A sick raccoon found last week in Deer Park has tested positive for rabies — the seventh rabid raccoon found in Suffolk County this year, the health department said. The animal, found on July 29, had ...

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services on Tuesday announced that a sick raccoon found in Deer Park tested positive for rabies.

New York health officials are encouraging pet owners to keep rabies vaccinations current amid a rise in positive cases, ...

Health officials in New York State are encouraging pet owners to make sure their animals are up-to-date on their rabies ...

U.S.-licensed vaccines currently exist for hundreds of animal diseases. Among these are vaccines for diseases that affect both animals and ...

A raccoon is biting people in New Jersey and officials in New York declared an imminent threat to public health ...

Nassau County officials are warning residents about scam emails circulating, which falsely appear to be from county staff.

Residents are urged to report any wild animals exhibiting unusual behavior and ensure their pets' rabies vaccinations are current.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting inside a residence on West 12th Avenue in Hillard on Thursday night.