July 28 is World Hepatitis Day, one of only four World Health Organization (WHO) disease-specific days. According to WHO, nearly 400 million  people are living with chronic viral hepatitis and 1 million people die each year from causes related to viral hepatitis.  

The mission of the Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services is to enable persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse and their families to access an appropriate array of services and supports to maximize an individual’s potential within the family and community.

Lake Ronkonkoma Beach is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria.

Weather permitting; the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes.

Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.