Areas to receive an application of larvicide to combat the population of mosquitoes on Staten Island from Monday, July 8 to Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (Courtesy of the NYC Health Department)(Courtesy of the NYC Health Depa
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Residents of Staten Island may notice some overhead passes by low-flying helicopters this week.
These aerial expeditions are tasked with the objective of reducing mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus in the borough, according to the New York City Health Department.
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