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Additional 19 Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

August 26, 2016 2:19 pm Comments Off

Asian Tiger Mosquitoes are presently active
Zika virus has NOT been found in mosquitoes in
Suffolk County
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that 19 mosquito samples (all Culex pipiens-restuans) collected between August 16 and August 18, 2016, have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples were collected from Melville (1), […]

Suffolk County Beach Closures

August 25, 2016 2:31 pm Comments Off

The following beaches have closed or remain closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that are in excess of acceptable criteria.

¨     Shirley Beach in Shirley
¨     Lloyd Harbor Village Park Beach in Lloyd Harbor
¨     Head of the Bay Club Beach in Huntington Bay
¨     Bay Crest Association Beach in Huntington Bay
¨     Bay Hills […]

FIVE PEOPLE ARE NOW DEAD FROM CAR CRASH ON LIE SUNDAY 8/21/16 INCLUDING AID TO COUNTY EXEC-BELLONE & GOV. CUOMO

August 22, 2016 1:23 pm Comments Off

FIVE PEOPLE ARE NOW DEAD FROM CAR CRASH ON LIE SUNDAY 8/21/16

Isidore Adelson, 81, of Westhampton
Christopher Pinales, 10, of Hicksville
Carmelo Pinales, 26, of Hicksville, and his sister,
Patricia Pinales, 27, of Westbury
Scott Martella, 29, of Northport

Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed five people, Sunday August 21, 2016 in […]

Suffolk County Dept.of Health Services September Meeting Notices

August 19, 2016 1:40 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 […]

Health Officials Offer Treatment for Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A at Trento Restaurant 1058 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale

August 12, 2016 12:43 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) is investigating a case of Hepatitis A virus in an individual who worked at the restaurant Trento, located at 1058 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, NY. Patrons who consumed a beverage at this establishment on the dates of July 19, 23, 26, 29 and 30, 2016 may have been […]

New Immunizations Required for 2016-17 School Year

August 12, 2016 12:36 pm 1 Comment

Officials remind residents to check schedules to be sure they are up to date on their immunizations

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken wish to inform parents that all children entering 7th and 12th grade in New York State this fall must have the meningococcal vaccine by September 1, […]

DREDGE DUMPING UNACCEPTABLE, EPA WILL FACE CONSEQUENCES

August 12, 2016 1:14 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,C,I-East Northport) joined over 30 federal, state and local officials to sign a letter from Gov. Andrew Cuomo informing President Obama that New York will take legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) if the planned dumping of dredged materials from Connecticut is approved. The EPA has issued a rule that […]

Suffolk County Police to Introduce Two New Canine Officers-Maverick and Dallas

August 11, 2016 3:55 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron introduced two new Canine Section dogs on August 10, 2016.
The two German Shepherds, Dallas V, 15 months old, and Maverick, 19 months old, were bred in Europe and have been with the Suffolk County Police Department for approximately one month. They are […]

Commack Man Arrested for Boating While Intoxicated after Crash

July 31, 2016 1:41 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers arrested a Commack man for Boating While Intoxicated after he crashed his boat into a buoy in Patchogue Bay Saturday night.

Fifth Precinct officers responded to a 911 call at the Dublin Deck bar, located at 325 River Avenue, Patchogue, where witnesses reported that a man left the bar in […]

Huntington Loaner Station Will Receive 48 Life Jackets From $5,000 Donation

July 31, 2016 12:47 pm Comments Off

Boating in Huntington just got a little safer thanks to a $5,000 donation from local Anheuser-Busch distributor Clare Rose to fund the Sea Tow Foundation’s 42 Life Jacket Loaner Stations at the locations across Long Island. Huntington’s life jacket loaner stations, are available in a few locations- one is located at Britannia Yachting Center on […]