Ticks, and the illnesses they cause, are increasing, LI experts warn

BAY SHORE, N.Y. (PIX11) — A long-standing problem in our region is worsening as the planet, including the tristate region, continues to warm.  Ticks are native to the Northeast U.S., and they're active any time temperatures are above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Climate change has resulted in more days above that temperature threshold. Also, populations of deer, [...]