NEW YORK -- At least three and possibly up to 15 birds have died of avian flu at two New York City zoos, according to the organization that operates the facilities. The Wildlife Conservation ...

Local public health officials suspect highly pathogenic avian influenza in recent wild and domestic bird deaths.

The bodies of more than 30 birds were removed from the banks of Shark River in Monmouth County this week, with avian influenza suspected to be the cause of death, local officials said Friday.