Long Island measles outbreak unlikely after child tests positive, health officials say
The measles vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of the disease at bay, health officials say. This ...
Long Island pastor pleads guilty to possessing sexually explicit videos of young boys from ‘unspeakable’ acts online
Jose Saez, Jr., 29, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Central Islip Federal Court to sexual exploitation of a child for soliciting ...
Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a ...
Long Island reports first measles case of 2025, health officials say
New York’s first case of measles outside of New York City this year has been confirmed, according to the state Department of ...
Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency
At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree ...
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First Measles Case Reported on Long Island in 2025, Unvaccinated Suffolk County Child Identified as Patient
New York confirms a measles case in an unvaccinated Suffolk County child, prompting health warnings and calls for ...
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Long Island measles case reported, possible public exposure at Queens hospital
A measles case in an unvaccinated child has been confirmed on Long Island. The announcement follows two cases of measles ...
Gov. Hochul issues burn ban for Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island
Following brush fires in Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban until March 16, when New York’s annual statewide ...
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New York public health update: Fentanyl overdoses, bird flu on Long Island, changes to mental health laws
Here’s some public health news that New Yorkers can use– from the latest bird flu confirmation in the state, to a look into ...