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Stay Out: Swimming Not Recommended At Several Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns Stay Out: Swimming Not Recommended At Several Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns
Stay Out: Swimming Not Recommended At Several Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns Long Islanders hoping to hit the beach will have to choose wisely as swimming is not recommended at several locales due to possible bacteria concerns. An advisory issued Thursday, June 6, by the Suffolk County Department of Health said recent heavy rainfall may have resulted in elevated bacteria levels at 55 county beaches. The beaches are located in areas that are heavily impacted by stormwater runoff and, because of their enclosed nature, undergo limited tidal flushing. Health officials recommended against swimming or other contact until the waters have been flushed by two successive tid…
Long Island Vegan Bakery Accused Of Re-Selling Dunkin' Donuts Long Island Vegan Bakery Accused Of Re-Selling Dunkin' Donuts
Long Island Vegan Bakery Accused Of Re-Selling Dunkin' Donuts A Long Island bakery, which offers vegan treats, has been accused of re-selling (the very not-vegan) Dunkin’ Donuts in a post by a fellow vegan store that has now gone viral. Cindysnacks, a 100 percent vegan grocery store in Huntington, alerted the Long Island community to its concerns on Sunday, March 3. Just a week before, co-owner John Stengel said that the store received a shipment of desserts from The Savory Fig, an independent Long Island-based vegan baker. One of the donuts, however, looked a little familiar — in all the wrong ways. “In the middle of the boxes was the donut,” S…
Stay Out Of Water: Several Beaches On Long Island Closed Over Bacteria Levels Stay Out Of Water: Several Beaches On Long Island Closed Over Bacteria Levels
Stay Out Of Water: Several Beaches On Long Island Closed Over Bacteria Levels Long Islanders hoping to cool off at the beach will have to choose wisely as several locales are closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels. The following Suffolk County beaches were closed to swimming as of Thursday evening, June 29: Gold Star Battalion Beach in Huntington Amityville Beach in Amityville Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore Ronkonkoma Beach in Islip Water at all four beaches was found to contain bacteria at levels above what is considered acceptable, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health. Bathing in such water could cause gastrointestinal illness, as well as…
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities Mosquito samples collected from 10 Long Island communities tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced. Eight of the 47 mosquito samples collected on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Friday, Sept. 9, tested positive for the virus, which brings the total for the season to 85, the Suffolk County Department of Health announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Health officials said the positive samples from Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 were collected in the following communities: West Babylon Copiague Rocky Point Aquebogue Shelter Island Islip Dix Hills  Huntington The health department also repor…
Six New Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk County Six New Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk County
Six New Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk County New mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus on Long Island. 
Health officials reported that six new mosquito samples taken in Suffolk County tested positive for the virus, bringing the total to 104 mosquito samples and four birds that have tested positive for West Nile this summer. The samples were collected in the Town of Islip between Monday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 12 from Bay Shore (two), Cold Spring Harbor, Brentwood, Riverhead, and Bohemia (one each).  There have been no cases of West Nile virus in any patients on Long Island so far this year. “The confirmat…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community New COVID-19-related deaths were reported in both Nassau and Suffolk County as the positive infection rate approaches 4 percent across Long Island with variants of the virus spreading. On Long Island, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate among those tested held steady at 3.69 percent on Friday, Aug. 13, and Saturday, Aug. 14 before jumping up to 3.84 percent the following day and 3.90 percent on Monday, Aug. 16. As recently as three weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3.13 percent during that str…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island took another jump over the weekend as local, state, and federal officials continue attempting to corral more transmissible variants of the virus that have been mutating and rapidly spreading. On Long Island, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate among those tested held steady at 3.69 percent on Friday, Aug. 13, and Saturday, Aug. 14 before jumping up to 3.84 percent on Sunday, Aug. 15.  As recently as three weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent t…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Rises Again; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Rises Again; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Rises Again; New Breakdown By Community Variants and mutations of the COVID-19 virus continue to cause trouble for health officials in New York as Long Island saw another jump in its positive infection rate. In the past week, since Friday, Aug. 6, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate among those tested on Long Island has climbed from 3.50 percent to 3.75 percent as of Thursday, Aug. 12. Two weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3.10 percent in that same time frame, the first time New York has been above the 3 percent threshold for three …
Seven Mosquito Samples Found On Long Island Test Positive For West Nile Virus Seven Mosquito Samples Found On Long Island Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Seven Mosquito Samples Found On Long Island Test Positive For West Nile Virus Health officials reported that seven mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus on Long Island. The samples were collected from Wednesday, July 28 through Friday, July 30, according to Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. The samples were collected from the following locations: Brentwood (1) Bay Shore (1) Greenlawn (1) Northport (2) Rocky Point (2) The virus can be transmitted to humans if they are bitten by an infected mosquito. While most people develop mild symptoms or don't experience any at all, in some cases symptoms can be severe and could last for …
Multiple Long Island Beaches Closed For Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria Multiple Long Island Beaches Closed For Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria
Multiple Long Island Beaches Closed For Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria Multiple Long Island beaches have temporarily closed for bathing after an excess of bacteria was discovered in the water. The beaches in Rocky Point and Sound Beach have closed for bathing, according to an announcement from Suffolk County on Wednesday, July 14. Valley Grove Beach located in Eatons Neck remains closed. County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gregson Pigott said bathing in water that is contaminated with bacteria can cause "gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat." The county said the beaches will open again when testing shows that …
COVID-19: Public Safety Employee Tests Positive At Town Hall In Suffolk County COVID-19: Public Safety Employee Tests Positive At Town Hall In Suffolk County
Covid-19: Public Safety Employee Tests Positive At Town Hall In Suffolk County A Public Safety employee working at the visitor security check-in guard booth in the main lobby at Huntington Town Hall on Friday received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test. Town officials issued an alert cautioning that at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, the employee received the test results from a test that was administered on Tuesday, Dec. 1 as a precaution due to the employee exhibiting sinus infection symptoms.  This was the first and only time the employee has worked the check-in desk, and only from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, town officials noted. Previous…
COVID-19: Nearly 2,000 New Cases Reported On Long Island; Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Nearly 2,000 New Cases Reported On Long Island; Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Nearly 2,000 New Cases Reported On Long Island; Breakdown By Community There were nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases on Long Island in the past 24 hours, with the numbers in both Suffolk and Nassau approaching 1,000 each.  According to the state Department of Health, There were 966 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 62,647 since the pandemic began, while an additional 826 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 61,988 as of Wednesday, Dec. 2. The overall infection rate on Long Island continues to rise, from 4.5 percent on Sunday, Nov. 30, to 4.7 percent on Monday, Dec. 1 to 5.5 percent on Tuesday, Dec. 2.  The current sev…
COVID-19: Staff Members At Long Island Middle School Test Positive COVID-19: Staff Members At Long Island Middle School Test Positive
Covid-19: Staff Members At Long Island Middle School Test Positive A middle school on Long Island has transitioned to its distance learning model for the rest of the month after new positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed in staff members. The East Islip School District announced on Thursday, Nov. 12 that it would be switching to remote instruction until at least Tuesday, Dec. 1 due to seven confirmed COVID-19 cases among the staff. District officials said that the information has been provided to the Suffolk County Department of Health, which has started contact tracing and notifying anyone who may have been exposed to the virus. No other schools were imp…
COVID-19: Two More Long Island Schools Close Due To Cases COVID-19: Two More Long Island Schools Close Due To Cases
Covid-19: Two More Long Island Schools Close Due To Cases Two more schools on Long Island have gone remote due to newly confirmed COVID-19 cases. Lindenhurst Schools Superintendent Daniel Giordano announced over the weekend that two students at William Fall Elementary School - both of whom live in the same household - and two staffers at Daniel Street Elementary School have tested positive for the virus. Giordano said that the students were last in school on Friday, Nov. 6, and have been instructed to quarantine for at least 10 days, or until the Suffolk County Department of Health releases them from isolation. “We have been in contact with the …
COVID-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader COVID-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader
Covid-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader A country club has had its liquor license suspended after hosting what New York State authorities described as a COVID-19 "super-spreader event." A wedding attended by 113 guests was held on Long Island at the North Fork Country Club, located in Cutchogue in Suffolk County, on Saturday, Oct. 17, violating pandemic-related gathering restrictions.  The number of guests was more than double the number allowed under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive orders - and led to at least 34 COVID-19 infections.  As a result, 159 individuals were quarantined and several schools were temporarily clo…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community There were less than 175 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on Long Island as the positive infection dropped back to near 1 percent, according to data released Thursday, Nov. 5. In Nassau, the state Department of Health was reporting 74 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 100 in Nassau, according to the latest data released. There have now been nearly 50,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in both Nassau and Suffolk County since the pandemic began. There has been a total of 1,120,188 COVID-19 tests administered in Suffolk, resulting in 49,854 (4.5 percent) positive cases. In Nassau, there have been 50,7…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Municipality There were less than 100 new COVID-19 cases in either Nassau and Suffolk County, with a total of 115 newly confirmed cases on Long Island. In Nassau, the state Department of Health is reporting 74 new positive cases out of 6,934 tested in the past 24 hours. In Suffolk, there were 41 new cases out of 5,978 who were tested for the virus, keeping the infection rate at approximately 1 percent, well below what some other counties and regions are experiencing in the state. There have now been 48,731 positive COVID-19 cases out of 980,065 tests administered in Nassau, and 48,121 confirmed cases i…
COVID-19: Long Island Business Fined After Hosting Party Leading To Cluster Of Cases COVID-19: Long Island Business Fined After Hosting Party Leading To Cluster Of Cases
Covid-19: Long Island Business Fined After Hosting Party Leading To Cluster Of Cases A Long Island venue was fined thousands of dollars after hosting a party in violation of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions that led to dozens contracting the virus. On Friday, Sept. 25, the Miller Place Inn hosted a Sweet 16 party with 81 guests, exceeding the state’s mandate of no more than 50 people gathering indoors at any given time. Of the 81 guests - 49 students and 32 adults - 37 positive cases - 28 students and nine adults - contracted COVID-19, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. The Suffolk County Department of Health conducted contact tracing, which led them to 334 peop…
COVID-19: Long Island Business Fined After Hosting Party Leading To Cluster Of Cases COVID-19: Long Island Business Fined After Hosting Party Leading To Cluster Of Cases
Covid-19: Long Island Business Fined After Hosting Party Leading To Cluster Of Cases A Long Island venue was fined thousands of dollars after hosting a party in violation of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions that led to dozens contracting the virus. On Friday, Sept. 25, the Miller Place Inn hosted a Sweet 16 party with 81 guests, exceeding the state’s mandate of no more than 50 people gathering indoors at any given time. Of the 81 guests - 49 students and 32 adults - 37 positive cases - 28 students and nine adults - contracted COVID-19, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. The Suffolk County Department of Health conducted contact tracing, which led them to 334 peop…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Town Long Island has seen a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases, though Nassau and Suffolk counties are still ahead of the curve in comparison to other states and regions. In Nassau, the state Department of Health is reporting 71 new positive cases out of 6,406 tested in the past 24 hours, while in Suffolk, there were 52 new cases out of 5,646 who were tested for the virus, keeping the infection rate at approximately 1 percent, well below the threshold state health officials said would spark concern. There have now been 46,505 positive COVID-19 cases out of 791,188 (5.9 percent) tests administered i…
COVID-19: New Long Island School District Goes To Remote Learning After Student Tests Positive COVID-19: New Long Island School District Goes To Remote Learning After Student Tests Positive
Covid-19: New Long Island School District Goes To Remote Learning After Student Tests Positive A Long Island high school has closed temporarily and transitioned to a remote learning model after a student tested positive for COVID-19. The student at Harborfields High School in Greenlawn tested positive for the virus over the weekend, the district announced. In response, the building will be closed through Tuesday, Sept. 22 for sanitizing and a deep cleaning while all high school students switch to full remote learning. Contact tracing has already started, and parents of students who may have come into “close contact” with the infected student will be reached by health officials and …
COVID-19: New Positive Case Reported By Long Island School District COVID-19: New Positive Case Reported By Long Island School District
Covid-19: New Positive Case Reported By Long Island School District A new positive case of COVID-19 has been reported at a Long Island School District. The Babylon School District was notified on Friday, Sept. 18 that an individual at Babylon Junior-Senior High School has tested positive for COVID, Superintendent Linda Rozzi said in an email to the school community. "This individual has no ties to our other two buildings," Rozzi said. After learning of the positive case late Friday morning, the district transitioned in-person afternoon sessions to a virtual day of instruction for all students in grades 7-12.  The distric…
COVID-19: Long Island School Closed For In-Person Classes After Staffer Tests Positive COVID-19: Long Island School Closed For In-Person Classes After Staffer Tests Positive
Covid-19: Long Island School Closed For In-Person Classes After Staffer Tests Positive A Long Island school is closed for in-person learning after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. South Woods Middle School in Syosset will be having its second straight day of virtual learning on Tuesday, Sept. 15. On Monday, Sept. 14, the Nassau County Department of Health started to conduct contact tracing. "Due to the circumstances surrounding this case, the investigation required the coordination of both the Nassau and Suffolk County Departments of Health, which added to the length of time required to complete the contact tracing investigation," the district said in a statement…
Long Island Beach Closed To Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria Long Island Beach Closed To Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria
Long Island Beach Closed To Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria A Long Island beach has become the latest to be forced to temporarily closed to swimmers due to high levels of bacteria in the water. Health officials in Suffolk County announced on Monday, Aug. 17 that Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria in excess of acceptable criteria. Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst and Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore remain closed. Beach closure and re-opening assessments are conducted on a daily basis as new sampling results are received. The beaches will reopen once the tests come back showing an acceptable level of co…
West Nile Virus Found In Mosquito On Long Island West Nile Virus Found In Mosquito On Long Island
West Nile Virus Found In Mosquito On Long Island A mosquito sample on Long Island has tested positive for West Nile Virus. 
Health officials said that a mosquito that was collected from Bay Shore on Thursday, July 9 tested positive for the virus, though there have been no cases of West Nile virus in any patients on Long Island so far this year. “The confirmation of West Nile virus in mosquito samples indicates the presence of West Nile virus in the area,” Gregson Pigott, the Suffolk County health commissioner said. “While there is no cause for undue concern, we advise residents to cooperate with us in our efforts to reduce exposure to …
New Long Island Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile New Long Island Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile
New Long Island Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Eight new mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile virus on Long Island, bringing the total to 46 on the year, health officials in Suffolk County announced. Samples collected on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Thursday, Aug. 15, tested positive for the virus in Lindenhurst, North Babylon, Nesconset, Bohemia, Farmingdale, Huntington Station and Selden. Officials said that no humans have been infected, though three birds have tested positive for the virus, but homeowners have been cautioned to avoid having standing water on their property. "The confirmation of West Nile virus in mosquito samples…
These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing
These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing The following beaches in Suffolk County remain closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, according to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's office. Terraces on the Sound Beach in Rocky Point, Sayville Marina Park Beach in Sayville Tanner Park Beach in Copiague, West Islip Beach in West Islip East Islip Beach in East Islip  Brightwaters Village Beach in Brightwaters Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. Bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gas…
Four Long Island Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels Four Long Island Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels
Four Long Island Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels Four beaches are closed to bathing on Long Island due to high bacteria levels found in the water,  according to health officials. Residents should not go in the water at Benjamin's Memorial Beach in Bay Shore, Amityville Village Beach, Tanner Park Beach in Copiague and Lake Ronkonkoma-Islip Town Beach in Suffolk County. The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as i…
Ex-CEO Ordered To Pay $48M For Discharging Hazardous Substances At Port Jefferson Site Ex-CEO Ordered To Pay $48M For Discharging Hazardous Substances At Port Jefferson Site
Ex-ceo Ordered To Pay $48M For Discharging Hazardous Substances At Port Jefferson Site A longtime defense contractor on Long Island has agreed to pay nearly $50 million for environmental cleanup costs and penalties. Former CEO of Lawrence Aviation Industries (LAI) Gerald Cohen was found guilty of discharging hazardous substances at LAI’s Port Jefferson facility. The court determined that LAI and Cohen were responsible for $48,116,024.31 in costs incurred by the EPA in cleaning up the site. Cohen and LAI were both assessed a $750,000 fine as well for their failure to comply with requests for information from the EPA. According to U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue, Cohen and LAI…