Suffolk County’s newest mass vacci- nation site is expected to open on Suffolk County Community College Ammerman Campus in Selden lat er this week. On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Suffolk …
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?Will the vaccine cause side effects?How does the vaccine impact fertility? These are just some of the public’s burning questions that were answered at …
With a $15 billion deficit in the 2022 budget for the state following the pan- demic, New York is now in a prayer position for the federal government to provide the lacking funds. In what is …
The Suffolk County Legislature has approved legislation sponsored by Legislator Rudy Sunderman to address the issues surrounding reckless biking in Suffolk County. A Local Law to Prevent Reckless …
Beginning next week, people with comorbidities will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from local health departments, state officials announced last week. During a press briefing, …
Residents in Suffolk County are returning to normalcy after a hazardous nor’easter struck the area Monday and left over a foot of snow along some parts of the South Shore.The winter storm …
With permission from local governments, taxi drivers, restaurant workers and people living in facilities for developmentally disabled now qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. Local governments …
Suffolk County residents that are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine are expected to face some delays when finding an appointment this month.Community members who fall into Phase 1A and 1B criteria …
Although positivity rates are rising statewide, Suffolk County’s seven-day rolling average reached double digits this weekend. With the county witnessing a 12.8 percent positivity rate on …
Suffolk County Democratic Committee chairman Rich Schaffer recently celebrated two decades of service in 2020. During his time as chairman, he has seen over 275 candidates elected and more than …
For the sake of public health awareness, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone confronted the public with a pledge in the form of a social media campaign to #TakeYourShot. “The arrival of …
County Legis. and presiding officer Rob Calarco is hoping that the newly amended county grant assistance program for installing residential Innovative and Alternative Onsite Wastewater Systems …
Currently in the rising action of the virus’ second wave, Suffolk County witnessed its highest positivity rate in a 24-hour period since May on Tuesday, Dec. 15. “While we don’t put too much …
In an effort to diminish or eliminate the presence of certain chemicals in drinking water on Long Island, Suffolk County Water Authority plans to construct an additional 56 wells featuring the …
First responders in Suffolk County now have access to six new, exclusive COVID-19 testing sites throughout the county. The sites – located in Brookhaven and Islip towns, among others – …
The New York Forward Loan Fund is an economic recovery program supporting NYS businesses, nonprofits and small residential landlords as they reopen after COVID-19. Each of the three are directed to …
A mix of snow, sleet and rain is expected to hit Suffolk County Wednesday afternoon for what Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has called a “major winter storm event.” Officials …
Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone announced, on Dec. 11, the launch of Suffolk BACKSTOP — a new COVID-19 rental and small business assistance program for County residents and business …
As Suffolk County hits an over 5 percent positivity rate in coronavirus cases – a figure that hasn’t been seen since May – officials are urging residents to stay vigilant about …
Suffolk County officials and organizations have launched a series of free workshops to help local business owners navigate the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The Pandemic Shift workshops, offered …