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SUFFOLK COVID-19 CASE UPDATE – April 9, 2020, 2:00 p.m.

April 10, 2020 2:17 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 through 2:00 p.m. on April 9, 2020

40,253 COVID-19 tests have been administered as of April 8
3 percent of those tested were confirmed positive for COVID-19
20549 confirmed cases, at this time
Town breakdown can be found below.
1,595 patients are hospitalized (up 10 from April 8),
531 of hospitalized patients are in the intensive care unit, an […]

Huntington Republican Leader Toni Tepe Has Passed Away at 75

April 9, 2020 1:53 pm Comments Off

Toni (Bifulco) Tepe who was formal known as Antonia Rettaliata served as Huntington Supervisor from 1987 to 1989 and was the current chair of the Huntington Republican town committee.
She also served as:
               State Assembly from 1979 to 1987
               1st Female Town Supervisor from 1987 to 1989
               Was Chair of Huntington Republican Committee From 2010 to […]

Suffolk COVID-19 CASE UPDATE – April 7, 2020, 2:30 p.m.

April 8, 2020 12:47 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 through 2:30 p.m. on April 7, 2020

33,225 COVID-19 tests have been administered
7 percent of those tested were confirmed positive for COVID-19
15,561 confirmed cases at this time
Town breakdown can be found below.
1,517patients are hospitalized (up 54 from April 6), 506 of those are in the intensive care unit, a decreaseof 40 patients from April 6
263 […]

Town of Huntington to Enforce Governor Cuomo’s $1,000 Social Distancing Fine

April 8, 2020 12:00 pm Comments Off

Huntington – Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci released a statement regarding the Town of Huntington’s intention to start enforcing Governor Cuomo’s “social distancing” fine of up to $1,000 for social distancing protocol violations on Town property on April 7, 2020:
“While we encourage our residents to enjoy Town parks in a safe manner, our patrols cannot be […]

Town of Huntington to Close Tennis Courts, Crab Meadow Golf Course Monday

April 6, 2020 2:18 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Supervisor announced on April 5, 2020 that tennis courts on Town of Huntington property and Crab Meadow Golf Course will close until further notice starting Monday, April 6, 2020.
“On Monday, Crab Meadow Golf Course will be closed due to staffing issues and tennis courts will be added to our Parks closures,” […]

Suffolk COVID-19 CASE UPDATE – April 6, 2020, 1:30 p.m.

April 6, 2020 1:30 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 through 2:30 p.m. on April 5, 2020

Approximately 28,600 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an increase of approximately 2,200 from April 4.
The latest number of cases countywide 14,080
1,435 patients are hospitalized (up 19 from April 4) 540 of those are in the intensive care unit (up 113 […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY COVID-19 CASE UPDATE – April 1, 2020, 2:30 p.m.

April 1, 2020 7:11 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County reported the following confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19 through 2:30 p.m. on April 1, 2020

To date, more than 19,300 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an increase of approximately 1,700 from March 31.
7,605 confirmed cases (up 892 from the 6,713 cases that were reported at 2:30 p.m. on March 31)
897 patients are hospitalized (up 189 from March […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCES FREE CHILDCARE PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND TRANSIT WORKERS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK

April 1, 2020 6:54 pm Comments Off

Residents Encouraged to Call 311 for more Information
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the launch of the Suffolk Childcare Consortium, a free childcare program for first responders, medical professionals, transit workers and where space permits, other essential workers. The new program, which provides assistance to employees on the front line working to combat the […]

SCPD 177th Recruit Class Completes Coursework Early To Boost Police Presence During COVID-19 Outbreak

April 1, 2020 6:48 pm Comments Off

New officers will form TEC (Together Enforcing Compliance) Teams
to assist with state-mandated closures

The 177th Suffolk County Police recruit class will be getting to work one week ahead of schedule to bolster police presence in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Sixty recruits, six of whom are fluent Spanish speakers, will report for duty at their assigned […]

Remote Town Board Meeting

April 1, 2020 6:32 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board held its March 31, 2020 meeting remotely, broadcasting meeting audio live and rescheduling all public hearings for the May 20, 2020 meeting, approving measures allowing the Town to work and provide services remotely during the Coronavirus pandemic, including the use of Town facilities to alleviate pressures on Huntington Hospital.
Supervisor Chad A. […]