New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles cases

Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Monday due to a dramatic spike in measles cases across New York, particularly in rural areas. As of October 3, state officials reported 108 cases, most occurring outside New York City. This declaration follows a growing number of infections in New York and neighboring Pennsylvania, where the region is facing its largest deadly outbreak in over three decades. This marks the first statewide disaster emergency declared this year.