spread of the zika virus. the new york state health department offering free testing for people with areas where the zika virus is ongoing. that virus so widespread, there could be 4 million cases diagnosed in the next year. causing a surge in babies born with brain defects and abnormally small heads in brazil. >>> as we go to break, we want to tell you about news that's going to affect your commute home. delays of up to an hour because of police activity happening near the botanical gardens. we will keep you posted. >>> and also coming up at 6:00, a heartbreaking tragedy. a 12-year-old girl on her way to school is hit and killed by a car. we'll tell you what the police investigation is revealing so far. >>> also, extra eyes for the police, we have the dramatic impact those license plate readers are having in one local community. >>> the yankees suffer a big injury that cost the team a key player for the entire upcoming season. rob powers has the details coming up in sports.