If weather permits; the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes.

Suffolk County Health Services (SCDHS) Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that twelve mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Due to the heavy rainfall on Friday, July 29, 2016, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 62 beaches.

Lake Ronkonkoma Beach, in the town of Islip, and Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. The beach closure issued for Tanner Park Beach in Copiague has been lifted.

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. Take a moment to learn about the kinds hepatitis, how they are transmitted, and how they may be prevented.