Suffolk County, Measles and Local board of health

Measles case confirmed in Suffolk County, marking first outside New York City
A highly contagious illness that can cause pneumonia, swelling of the brain, miscarriage, and even death, has now been confirmed outside of New York City.
Suffolk County measles case: Infant goes home, more than 12 residents possibly exposed in hospital, officials say
The residents were possibly exposed during a visit to Cohen Children's Medical Center, where a child with measles was treated.
Residents making s'mores in their backyard likely caused Suffolk County brush fires, officials say
Brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island over the weekend are under control and officials believe they now know how they started. More than 90 fire departments and EMS crews, as well as the National Guard,
Measles case reported in Suffolk County
This is the first case in the state, outside of NYC, this year amid a global and domestic increase in measles cases.
Child in Suffolk contracts measles; officials warn of 'potential exposure' at Northwell hospital
Officials would not say whether the child is still hospitalized at Cohen Children's Medical Center, where they reside in Suffolk County or how they may have contracted measles. Anyone who was at the hospital's pediatric emergency department on March 3 or 4,
Measles case reported in Suffolk County: health officials warn of potential exposure
The child, under the age of five and unvaccinated, was treated last week at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, located on the Nassau-Queens border.
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Governor Hochul Greenlights Early Start for State Route 347 Bridge Construction in Suffolk County
Governor Hochul advances Suffolk County's State Route 347 bridge project to start in 2028, enhancing traffic flow.
Long Island brush fires caused by family cooking s'mores, Suffolk County officials say
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday announced an immediate "burn ban" for all of Long Island and New York City, and for parts of the ...
7 abnormal loads scheduled for Suffolk this week
Suffolk is set to have 16 abnormal loads come through the county this week, here are the first seven you should be aware of.
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Suffolk County woman arrested for operating illegal dentist office without a license in Bay Shore
Suffolk County police are also investigating whether the suspect previously operated another illegal dentist office in Huntington Station.
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Governor Hochul Declares Emergency Measures and Burn Ban in Response to Suffolk County Wildfires
Governor Hochul issues emergency measures and a burn ban in response to intense brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island.
Suffolk County reports 2nd rabid raccoon
A dead raccoon has testified positive for rabies in Suffolk County. This is the second rabid raccoon reported in the county ...
Suffolk Police: Body found, man wanted for murder
A Chesapeake man is wanted for murder after police found someone dead on the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail off of Suburban ...
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On Our Island: Girl Scouts of Suffolk County marks International Women’s Day
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County held its annual Making an Impact Breakfast and ...
Suffolk County will choose between two voting machines. How do they compare?
The Board has not yet decided which it will purchase with nearly $35 million approved by the Suffolk County Legislature this ...