Suffolk County Issues Hurricane Sandy Water Warnings
October 31, 2012
Health Department Update
(Long Island, NY) The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) advises that the following water supplies may not be safe for consumption:
All Fire Island community water supply systems except for Ocean Beach
Maidstone Park Cottages in East Hampton
Peconic View Mobil Home Park, Riverhead
These systems have been identified due to potential water service disruption […]
Maria Basile, MD, Named Assistant VP Of Medical Affairs
October 31, 2012
At Mather Hospital
(Port Jefferson, NY) Maria Basile, MD has been named Assistant Vice President of Medical Affairs at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital.
In her new role, Dr. Basile will support new clinical quality and patient safety initiatives for Mather Hospital in conjunction with Joan Faro, MD, Mather’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Vice President for […]
Good Samaritan Hospital Earns American Heart Association Award
October 30, 2012
Recognition signifies that Good Samaritan has reached an aggressive goal of treating heart failure patients
(West Islip, NY) Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center has earned the Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG)–Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association (AHA). The recognition signifies that Good Samaritan has reached an aggressive goal of treating heart […]
Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center Operating On Alternate Phone System
October 30, 2012
Existing phone system is inoperable due to storm damage
(Albany, NY) The New York State Office of Mental Health Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center in Dix Hills, Long Island is currently operating on an alternate phone system. The facility itself sustained only minor damage during Hurricane Sandy. All patients are safe and the facility is operating under […]
Guaranteed Giggles At Mr. Mouse Vacation Week Puppet Shows
October 29, 2012
In St. James-Dec. 28 & Feb 22
(Long Island, NY) The Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to announce two vacation week performances of Mr. Mouse puppet shows featuring Katie’s Puppets. All tickets $8.00. Reserve in advance. Performances are at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James NY and are geared especially for young […]
Suffolk County Executive Asks Residents In Flood Areas To Make Arrangements
October 29, 2012
In Case of Heavy Flooding
(Long Island, NY) All residents of Suffolk County residing in flood prone neighborhoods, or areas, that have experienced flooding as a result of coastal storms, tidal flooding, freshwater, or drainage issues from previous storms or runoff should consider alternative arrangements and avoid remaining in these areas. Do not be complacent, this […]
Nassau County Opens Emergency Shelters For Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2012
Mangano Orders Mandatory Evacuation of Flood and Storm Surge Zones
(Long Island, NY) With Hurricane Sandy finally hitting the Long Island area this week, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano signed an Evacuation Order, effective 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, which requires a Mandatory Evacuation of all residents living in a flood or storm surge zone. This area is defined […]
Hannon Opposed MTA/LIRR Fare Hike Proposals
October 26, 2012
Calls for Nearly 10% Increase in LIRR Ticket Prices
(Long Island, NY) “In the latest MTA proposal to hike prices across the board, the MTA has once again socked it to LIRR commuters, proposing increases in the monthly LIRR commutation ticket by almost 10%,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “Despite overall increases that seek to increase […]
Turning A Cautionary Eye To A Weekend Of Tropical Storm Sandy
October 26, 2012
Long Island contractors begin to ready equipment and staff
(Long Island, NY) Following discussions with professional meteorologists who report that Tropical Storm Sandy could begin to pummel the northeast by Sunday evening the Long Island Contractors’ Association (LICA) has put their members on notice that they need to begin to implement their recovery assistance plans that […]
County Executive Bellone To Create Military And Veterans Suicide Prevention Task Force
October 26, 2012
Occurrence of military and veteran suicides seems to be increasing
(Hauppauge, NY) Today, County Executive Bellone announced the creation of the Suffolk County Military and Veterans Suicide Prevention Taskforce under the auspice of the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency. While the occurrence of military and veteran suicides has been a matter of national debate for several […]
