Nation Tick bite leads to death of New York resident: What to know about the rare Powassan virus August 1, 2019 Katelyn Cordero, Poughkeepsie Journal Comments Off on Tick bite leads to death of New York resident: What to know about the rare Powassan virus It was the first-known Powassan case diagnosed in New York this year, according to the Ulster County Department of Health and Mental Health.