After more than 670 dead geese were found dead in East Hampton, residents worried they weren't being properly buried; DEC ...

Over the past few weeks, dead birds have been found in Croton-on-Hudson parks and on private property in the village.

A USDA lab is conducting more tests to confirm the state’s findings, a DEC spokesperson said. The public should avoid contact with any sick or dead birds.

There are no current plans to test the geese since the virus, also known as bird flu, has already been confirmed in birds across Long Island.

According to Avian Flu Diary, recent USDA reports list nine additional HPAI H5 detections in live-bird markets since late December 2025, with eight in New York City and one in Florida. The outlet ...

NEW YORK STATE, USA — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding New Yorkers to stay alert, as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is still making its way ...