Statistics Show Big Jump for City in Fall Allergies

New York City now ranks as the 11th worst city for fall allergies, a significant drop from its ranking last year, 73rd, according to a study released yesterday by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. While New York was the only city among the 20 lowest-ranked with a better than average pollen level, allergy sufferers' heavy use of multiple medications and limited access to doctors led to the city's low score.