West Nile Virus Shows Up in East Northport Mosquito Sample

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken announced Friday that four mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples, all Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected on July 2 and July 3 from East Northport, Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon, and Read More …

2 Northport Beaches Closed Because of Bacteria

Two beaches in Northport remain closed to bathing because of the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria. The following beaches, which closed on the weekend, remain closed: Asharoken Beach in Northport and Steers Beach in Northport. According to Suffolk County Commissioner Read More …

County Advises Against Bathing at Huntington Beaches

Suffolk County Department of Health warned residents Monday to avoid bathing at multiple beaches, including several in Huntington. Rainfall has stirred up bacteria in the water, the county said. The Huntington beaches are: H1 Eagle Dock Community Beach Huntington Advisory Rainfall related H2 Cold Spring Read More …