1st U.S. case of rare ringworm found in NYC

We are supported by our readers. Consider donating to fund the local reporting you rely on. [View in Browser]( Friday June 7, 2024 [Donate now]( [1st U.S. case of rare ringworm, usually spread via sex, found in NYC — but don't panic]( [An computer rendering of trichophyton mentagrophytes, generally associated with athlete's foot and scalp rashes. Researchers say trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII – now documented for the first time in the U.S. – appears identical to other types in a culture, but can be differentiated via genetic sequencing.]( [It's a form of trichophyton mentagrophytes, which can cause ringworm in humans.]( More Stories From Today [Officers convene under a scaffolding.]( [NYPD officer charged with attempted murder in NJ road rage shooting]( [New Jersey prosecutors say Hieu Tran, 27, shot a man in with his department-issued gun.]( [A person at the beach with the ocean in the background]( [‘Fat Beach Day’ is coming to New York City this summer]( [Every day is Fat Beach Day, according to plus-size model, artist, and self-described “fat activist” Jordan Underwood.]( [Governor Kathy Hochul with MTA Chair Janno Lieber]( [Gov. Hochul is latest of many NY politicians to get cold feet on congestion pricing]( [New York lawmakers have tried and failed to toll drivers in the busiest parts of Manhattan for more than 50 years.]( [a cat that caught a rat]( [Extra Extra: Cats vs. rats]( [Because cats win, duh, here are your afternoon links: Buffalo woman may not fully understand the life of a New York City commuter, new chess kid, new Ariana Grande video and more.]( [Runners make their way up 4th Avenue in Brooklyn during the New York City marathon on November 05, 2023 in New York City.]( [How to start running in NYC: Fun routes, safety tips and where to get proper shoes]( [Go extremely slow, try to find a car-free area — even if it’s just a little park to run laps around — and don’t be afraid to dress like a highlighter.]( [Commuters on a packed subway train.]( [Here's how NYC subway service could suffer now that congestion pricing is effectively dead]( [Earlier this year, the MTA released a list of projects dependent on congestion pricing revenue. It now looks like a kill list.]( [Support Us]( Follow Gothamist on [Gothamist on Facebook]( [Gothamist on Twitter]( NYPR Network [WNYC]( [Gothamist]( [WNYC Studios]( [NJPR]( [WQXR]( [New Sounds]( Copyright © New York Public Radio, 160 Varick St., New York, NY 10013. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list.