Let’s Talk about Ticks – hosted by Senator Hinchey!

Join us for a virtual information session about ticks and tick-borne illnesses with Senator Hinchey and local experts! On Thursday, May 18, at 6pm, tune in LIVE on Senator Hinchey’s Facebook page to learn more about ways you can protect yourself and your family (including pets!) Panelists include: - Dr. Richard Ostfeld, Disease Ecologist with the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies - Kathy Nolan, MD, MSL, Senior Research Director with Catskill Mountainkeeper - John Thompson, Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) Director with the Catskill Center - Barbara Campbell, Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Questions can be submitted in advance to Hinchey@nysenate.gov and there will be a Q&A session during the event. If you can’t make it, a recording of the presentation will be available on Senator Hinchey’s Facebook.