Tick-Borne Virus Worse Than Lyme Disease: New York Has 2nd Highest Number Of Cases: Patch PM

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Tick-Borne Virus Worse Than Lyme Disease: New York Has 2nd Highest Number Of Cases

A rare, potentially deadly tick-borne virus has impacted New York — and it's worse than Lyme. And spring is the season for it.

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Senate Passes Legislation Targeting MS-13, Gang Violence

The bill calls for stricter penalties and educational programs to help reduce gang violence on Long Island and across the state.

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