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Edward P. Romaine, County Executive
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Department of
Public Works

Charles J. Bartha, P.E.

Commissioner

Michael J. Monaghan, P.E.

Chief Deputy Commissioner

Leslie A. Mitchel

Deputy Commissioner
Address:

 335 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank, NY 11980


 (631) 852-4010
FAX: (631) 852-4150
public.works@suffolkcountyny.gov

Our Mission

The Department of Public Works constructs, maintains and operates county properties and designs, constructs and maintains county roads, sewerage systems, buildings and other facilities, such as waterways, bridges, docks and marinas. In addition, the department is responsible for the operation of the Suffolk County Transit System as well as controlling mosquitoes that transmit disease and impact the enjoyment of outdoor activities.

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COVID-19 update 1-22-25

  • 23 January 2025
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Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 for January 21, 2025.

According to CDC, hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics.

Daily Hospitalization Summary for Suffolk County – From January 21, 2025

  • 76 individuals were hospitalized
  • 68% were hospitalized due to COVID-19 or complications of COVID-19.
  • 20 new admissions since the last report.
  • 23 were discharged since the last report.
  • 2 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Note: Hospital Data is not reported on the weekend or holidays.

FATALITIES - January 17, 2025
Annual

  • 5,373 fatalities since March 2020, An increase of 0 since last report.
    • 2020: 2,311
    • 2021: 1,507
    • 2022: 1,015
    • 2023: 318
    • 2024: 213
    • 2025: 12 to date

COVID-19 Tracker – January 19, 2025
COVID-19 Testing Tracker

  • 116 cases were reported.*
  • 7.6 cases per 100k; 10.1 on a 7-day average (includes reported PCR and antigen tests)

*As of September 1, 2023, positive results on this page represent all positive tests reported to New York State, including both first infections and reinfections. Before this date, reinfections were reported on a separate dashboard. The reinfections dashboard has been archived and is available here.

Sources
COVID-19 Data in New York
CDC COVID-19 Data & Surveillance

Vaccination Information
Vaccination Clinics
The department offers COVID vaccines to uninsured and underinsured patients through New York State's Vaccines for Children program and Vaccines for Adults program, also known as the Bridge Access Program.
Those with insurance that covers the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to receive their vaccines at their local pharmacies, health care providers offices, or local federally qualified health centers.
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COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 Wasterwater Surveillance:
COVID-19 Wastewater in Waste Water at Suffolk County Sewage Treatment Plants (STP): https://suffolkcountyny.gov/portals/0/formsdocs/health/wastewater/Website_Display_11-14-24.pdf.
NYSDOH COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-wastewater-surveillance

 

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Programs and Services

Forge River Project

The Forge River Watershed Sewer Project is one of the five projects included in the Suffolk County Coastal Resiliency Initiative. The project proposes to connect parcels in the Mastic Shirley area to a new sewer collection system that will flow to a new wastewater treatment plant and also to establish the Mastic-Shirley Sewer District.

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Reclaim Our Water

Through the Suffolk County’s Septic Improvement Program Suffolk County residents may be eligible for combined State and County grants to install an Innovative and Alternative Nitrogen Removal Septic System.

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Sewer District No. 3 Expansion Feasibility Study

The Suffolk County Sewer District No.3 - Southwest Expansion Project (CP 8139) conducted a Feasibility Study to identify the sanitary sewage collection and treatment infrastructure needs for six communities -- Deer Park, North Babylon, West Babylon, Wyandanch, Wheatley Heights and West Islip – to be serviced by Suffolk County Sewer District #3.

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Suffolk County Space Management

The Suffolk County Space Management Steering Committee was established to oversee the allocation and utilization of space resources within the county. The committee is responsible for making decisions regarding space usage, including the acquisition or renewal of leases for county facilities, as well as planning for future spatial needs.

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Corridor Study of County Road 39

The Corridor Study of County Road 39 seeks to develop, evaluate, and identify the long-term roadway and transportation system improvements aimed at reducing traffic congestion, minimizing local detours, and improving safety along County Road 39 and its surrounding corridors. This study will balance the need of local communities, employment trends, zoning and future developments.

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