Op Ed: Suffolk Ballot Will Look Different

  There will likely be a new ballot line landscape in Suffolk County and the rest of New York State as a result of last month’s election: the elimination of several minor parties that have for many years all but automatically gained ballot presence. There Read More …

Suffolk Covid-19 Infection Rate Tops 5%, With 3 More Deaths

Suffolk County reported Wednesday that 966 new Covid-19 infections had been recorded the day before, along with three more deaths. The newest figures bring the total infections in Suffolk to 62,647 since the epidemic began. Nassau stands at 61,988 total, including 826 found Tuesday. Suffolk Read More …

County Cites Bacteria, Advises Against Bathing at Several Beaches

Suffolk County advised against bathing Tuesday at several beaches Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 57 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will Read More …

Veterans Invited to Services Day

All veterans are invited to Veterans Services Day, sponsored by American Legion Post 1244 and the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center. Scheduled for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Walt Whitman High School, the event will connect veterans with service providers, human resource representatives and other not-for-profit organizations, Read More …

History-Making Stewart-Cousins Endorses Bellone

Incoming state Senate majority leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins headlined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s re-election fundraiser Wednesday and announced that she will be endorsing him during his 2019 campaign. Held at Coindre Hall, the $250-a-head cocktail hour (with VIP prices reaching $25,000), was filled with over Read More …

Suffolk County Offers Training for Arts Grants

Suffolk County is offering free workshops for writing arts grants. All applications and guidelines are available on the www.suffolkartsandfilm.com website. The county recommends that all prospective applicants attend the free grant writing workshop to learn more information about the grant programs and application process. Workshop attendance will Read More …

‘Downtown Experience’ Forum July 12 at Cinema Arts

A panel of experts will discuss revitalizing downtown areas at a forum July 12 at Cinema Arts Center. The Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers is sponsoring the Suffolk County Economic Development & Planning Office of Film and Cultural Affairs program, “Creating the Downtown Experience.” Panelists include Patchogue Read More …

Bacteria Closes 4 Huntington Beaches

The Suffolk County Department of Health  said Friday that four beaches in Huntington are closed to bathing because of high bacteria levels. Knollwood Beach Association, Fleets Cove Beach, Huntington Beach Community Association and Centerport  Yacht Club beaches are all closed. In addition, Valley Grove Beach Read More …

Ozone Health Advisory Issued

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for Long Island and the downstate region. The air quality alert is in effect Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that  all Read More …