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Ozone Health Advisory Again for Thursday, July 20, 2017

July 19, 2017 6:16 pm Comments Off

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for Long Island and the downstate region for Thursday July 20, 2017. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that young children, the elderly, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory or […]

12 Year Old Dies In Centerport During Boating Lesson

July 18, 2017 8:05 pm 1 Comment

The Centerport Fire Department responded to a rescue call at the Centerport Yacht Club on Beach Plum Drive on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 3:05 p.m. According to Police Officials the 12 year old was taking boating lessons at the Centerport Yacht Club in Northport Harbor when the accident occurred.
Police Officials stated: “Three students, […]

Ozone Health Advisory for Wednesday, July 19, 2017 By Suffolk County Health Department

July 18, 2017 5:13 pm Comments Off

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region for July 19, 2017. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that young children, the elderly, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems, limit […]

Melville Fire Department Assists Airlift Of Man Injured in Fall from Ladder

July 18, 2017 2:53 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department responded to assist a man injured in a fall from a ladder inside a warehouse on Republic Road, Monday, July 17, at about 1:30 p.m. The 45-year-old victim suffered serious injuries when he fell approximately 20-feet from the ladder onto a cement floor. Melville Rescue Squad personnel stabilized the patient who was […]

Northport School District Reorganization Meeting

July 17, 2017 4:17 pm Comments Off

During the Northport-East Northport School District’s annual reorganization meeting on July 6, 2017 the board prepared for the 2017-18 school year by swearing in trustee Donna McNaughton for another term. She will serve for three years.
In addition, Board President Andrew Rapiejko and Vice President David Stein were reelected to hold their positions and were sworn […]

Elwood School District Reorganization Meeting Board Established

July 17, 2017 4:07 pm Comments Off

The Elwood Union Free School District’s Board of Education held their annual reorganization meeting on July 6, 2017 in preparation for the 2017-18 school year. Although unable to attend the meeting, Julia Fried, who was elected to serve on the board for another three-year term, was named president of the board as well in a […]

Harborfields School District Reorganization Meeting

July 17, 2017 4:02 pm Comments Off

The Harborfields Central School District’s Board of Education gathered for their annual reorganization meeting on July 11, 2017 to officially welcome their newest trustee and select their president and vice president for the 2017-18 school year.
Trustee Christopher Kelly was sworn in by District Clerk Sharon Whelan, joining the board for a three-year term. Board member […]

Three Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

July 15, 2017 11:01 am Comments Off

Residents are advised to eliminate standing water in and around homes

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken announced today that three new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample, all Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected on July 3 from Stony Brook(1) and July 6 from Huntington (1) and Nesconset(1). The county has […]

Pedestrian Hit And Killed In Huntington Bay

July 15, 2017 12:07 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Huntington Bay, this afternoon, July 14, 2017.
Jacklyn Henderson was traveling along Cove Road just west of Bayview Drive when she was struck by a 2005 Mazda heading eastbound, at approximately 4:25 p.m. Henderson, 27 of Aptos, California, was […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF GRANT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR SEPTIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

July 14, 2017 12:45 pm Comments Off

Nine Homeowners Issued Grants to Replace their Outdated Septic Systems and Cesspools; 165 Homeowners Have Applied to Date
First-in-the-State Program Provides Suffolk County Homeowners Grants and Low-Interest Financing to Afford Advanced Wastewater Technologies
County Executive’s Innovative Program will Significantly Reduce Nitrogen Pollution and Restore Health of Long Island Waters
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the issuance of the […]