Sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed new cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Lake Maratooka in Mattituck, Agawam Pond and Wickapogue Pond in Southampton, NY. 

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of some salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae.  Should weather conditions prevent completion of the work, it will be continued on the next suitable day.

Opioid Overdose Prevention Program-Narcan Training Classes meet New York State Department of Health requirements, will enable participants to recognize an opioid overdose, administer intranasal Narcan and take additional steps until EMS arrives. 

Cyanobacteria blooms in Wickapogue Pond in Southampton and Laurel Lake in Laurel are reported to have ended

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken invite residents who are at risk for developing type-2 diabetes to participate, free of charge, in the county- administered National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).