Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott announced today that six mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Fire Island area.
Anyone can bid on the working fire truck, and proceeds will be used to purchase new equipment for the department.
The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 415,741 New York businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Fire Island.
The beach will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.
All travelers, domestic and international, should continue to follow all CDC travel requirements.
The unemployment rate in Suffolk County is lower than the New York average.
Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.
Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data is from June 24.
Here is how the Fire Island area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.
Roughly 90 firefighters and EMTs from seven departments responded to the Friday morning blaze.
Supporters have said the plan represents the best chance to save Fire Island and the South Shore from future floods.
Includes information on Isolation and Quarantine, FAQs Regarding School Reopening.
Home prices have increased dramatically in the Fire Island area since the pandemic began.
Includes information on viral and antibody testing, telemedicine, blood plasma donations, mental health resources.
Suffolk County's unemployment rate is lower than the New York average.
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The Northwell Health Immediate Care Centers in Ocean Beach, Cherry Grove and Saltaire are open for the season.
An interactive map of beach closures and advisories can be found here: https://ny.healthinspections.us/ny_beaches/.
The two men were stranded on the sinking boat and unable to get off safely due to high seas early Saturday.
U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.
The man was treated for exposure to cold water after his kayak overturned in the bay Tuesday morning.
Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Fire Island Patch.
The fair market rent for a two-bedroom rental increased from the previous year.
This is how the Fire Island area compares to New York and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.
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FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Fire Island area high schools have done so far.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Suffolk County and across NY.
Here is how much home prices have changed over the past year in Suffolk County area.
IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Suffolk County neighbors.
Here is how New York is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.
The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Suffolk County.
Arianna La Rose recently turned her birthday into a philanthropic project aimed at helping others.
Philip G. Tamberino recently showcased his perfect penmanship skills in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest.