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Six Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Huntington

August 6, 2016 7:42 pm Comments Off

Residents are advised to eliminate standing water in and around homes
Suffolk County Health Services (SCDHS) Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that nineteen mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples, all Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected from July 27, 2016 to July 28, 2016 from Huntington Station (2), Northport (3), Farmingville (2), […]

Suffolk County Dept.of Health Services August Meeting Notices

August 3, 2016 11:33 am Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following […]

Suffolk County Issues Advisory against Bathing at 7 Suffolk County Beaches 2 in Huntington

August 3, 2016 11:24 am Comments Off

James L. Tomarken, MD, MSW, MPH, MBA,Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, says today that the following beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria:

Amityville Village Beach in Amityville,
Tanner Park Beach in Copiague,
Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst,
Copiague Harbor (Great South Bay) POA in […]

Suffolk County Issues Advisory against Bathing at 62 Suffolk County Beaches Due to Heavy Rainfall

July 29, 2016 10:34 am Comments Off

Due to the heavy rainfall on Friday, July 29, 2016, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 62 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.
The beaches covered by the advisory […]

Options to Help Beat the Heat

July 25, 2016 6:30 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone wants Town residents to know about these options to help beat the heat this week:

Lifeguards will remain on duty until 7:30 p.m. at Crab Meadow, Centerport and Quentin Sammis/West Neck Beaches, at least through Wednesday. Lifeguards normally go off duty at 6 p.m., after which swimming is prohibited.

The Dix Hills […]

Suffolk Patient Protection Oversight Committee July 27, 2016

July 24, 2016 1:27 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services’ Patient Protection Oversight Committee will be discussing The Consumer Assistance Program for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD), at its next meeting in July.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at
Suffolk County Department of Health Services’
Administrative Building
3500 Sunrise Highway, Building 200
Great River, NY 11739-9006
Administrative Board […]

That’s So Vegan!

July 19, 2016 3:30 pm Comments Off

Event Venue Name: Huntington Public Library
Venue Address: 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
Title: That’s So Vegan!
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Description:
Join longtime vegan couple Journalist Jerry Cimisi and Vegan Chef Jo-Ann Tiranno for an evening of exploring, discovering and tasting the reasons for adopting a vegan diet – with cooking demo and ample […]

Brand New Long Island Diabetes Day Camp Open for Registration

July 15, 2016 1:09 pm Comments Off

Camp Hope gives children with diabetes the chance to be like “an average kid.”
From August 22 to 26, 2016 children from Long Island with diabetes will have the opportunity to experience a camp where they will be surrounded by people who face the same challenges as they do. Camp Hope, a specialized week-long day […]

Healthy Suffolk: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free

July 12, 2016 2:44 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
“We are promoting good health to all residents in Suffolk County,” said County Executive Bellone. “For those who are addicted to tobacco or nicotine […]

Suffolk County Dept.of Health Services July Meeting Notices

July 12, 2016 1:37 am Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following […]