Deadly in dogs and humans, cases of bacterial infection linked to rats trend up in NYC
The New York City Department of Health is urging providers to be aware of a continued uptick in a potentially deadly rat-transmitted bacterial illness that can infect both humans and pets. Cases of hu...
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CDC investigating botched Botox shots in 9 states
At least 19 women in nine states reportedly became sick after they got Botox, either having gotten the injections from people who were never licensed or trained to give the shots or received them in &... -
NYC lawmakers make last-ditch effort to keep congestion pricing from happening
As the clock ticks down to the start of congestion pricing in New York City (slated to start two months from Monday), there’s a last-ditch push to repeal the controversial tolling plan. But will... -
What scientists are hoping to learn from the NJ earthquake and aftershocks
Researchers from as far away as the University of Texas were in New Jersey to install a seismometer, a tool that can measure aftershocks near the epicenter and give scientists a better sense of the fa... -
Cars destroyed in Westchester County garage fire
Firefighters ran into danger during a garage fire in Westchester that left several vehicles destroyed as flames ripped through a row of parked cars. Sections of the parking garage were still off limit...
