09.02.2026 Health New York Lyme disease cases jump 16% as East End deer population surges Summer is ending, but tick season is not. Health officials warned Tuesday that autumn brings another peak in tick activity — as Southold wrestles with an exploding deer herd...
07.22.2025 Health & Environment Long Island doctor stresses importance checking for ticks Spending time outdoors this summer? Make sure you’re checking yourself and your pets for ticks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an uptick in emergency department...
06.11.2024 Outdoors Tick disease on the rise across the region Summer is the time to get out and enjoy the North Fork’s natural beauty, in a garden, on a lawn, on a hike, or just on a stroll along...