First measles death in 30 years in New York; governor blames federal vaccine skepticism

A child has died of measles in New York, the first such death in the state in 30 years, amid a broader U.S. resurgence of the disease. Governor Kathy Hochul publicly criticized President Trump and Health Secretary RFK Jr. for vaccine skepticism, which she links to the outbreak. The incident highlights a public-health policy clash between state and federal authorities, with over 170 cases reported in New York this year.

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