They noted that rabies is most commonly carried by raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats in Massachusetts. Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. The post Mass.

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – Dead raccoons found on the grounds of the historic William Floyd Estate on Long Island in recent weeks have prompted National Park Service (NPS) officials to warn the public of ...

A Long Island raccoon recently tested positive for rabies — just the latest in an alarming spate of cases to arise in the area in in recent months. The animal was found dead in North Amityville ...