“The confirmation of West Nile virus in mosquito samples and birds indicates the presence of West Nile virus in the area,” said Dr. Pigott.
Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
Those sites marked “Yes/Pending” are being surveyed and results not completed as of time of posting.
Girl Scouts from Suffolk helped release the ladybugs to eat aphids, which are insects that harm plant life.
Ozone levels are often elevated after noon through early evening on hot, sunny days.
The 4th Annual Ladybug Release is meant to help protect the park's plant life; a much safer option than using pesticides.
The beach will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
Roughly 50 firefighters fought the early morning blaze.
The renaming of the course for Robert J. Flynn is scheduled for mid-August, and residents are invited to attend.
Christopher Calma, who had been missing since July 3 after falling overboard, was found on Thursday, police say.
The man fell overboard while fishing with his son on Saturday morning. The Coast Guard has suspended its search, according to a report.
After a year of challenges due to COVID-19, Harbor Country Day School proudly celebrated its Class of 2021 this past June
The man was fishing with his son, 14, when he fell into the water on Saturday morning, police say.
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The event is scheduled for next week. Registration information is inside the story.
Here's what prospective shoppers in Northport should know, including guidance on masks and social distancing.
Check out this story from earlier in the week on Northport Patch.
Michael Mondo has built the free mini-libraries throughout the Town of Huntington.
Check out this story from earlier in the week on Northport Patch, and see how you can help support the family.
A small building went ablaze on the golf course Friday morning. See photos of the fire inside the story.
Chloe Lindberg, who died in January at 26, loved Long Beach Island. Her family is raising money for a public memorial bench there.
First responders paid their respects to Anastasios Tsakos, of East Northport, who was killed last week in the line of duty, officials say.
There are fundraisers geared towards supporting the family of Anastasios Tsakos, who officials say was killed by a drunken driver.
The organization plans to help the family of Anastasios Tsakos, who bought a home in East Northport last year, according to reports.
Anastasios Tsakos was killed by a drunken driver Tuesday, officials say. The officer leaves behind a wife and two young children.
Anastasios Tsakos was killed by a drunken driver on the L.I.E. on Tuesday, officials say. Town of Huntington flags will be flown half-staff.
BREAKING: William Palmer, 58, who had last been seen Sunday afternoon, was found, police announced Monday afternoon.
Here's what you need to know about when and where the farmers market will be.
Visitation for Joseph Gallagher is slated for Wednesday in East Northport. The trooper was fatally injured in a crash in 2017, police say.
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They had been reported missing earlier this week.
The driver alerted police to smoke inside the pizzeria, which was the result of food being left in an active oven, police say.
A Northport resident sculpted a snow version of the meme of Sanders wearing mittens and brought it to the park "Weekend At Bernie's"-style.
Residents of the East Northport assisted living facility made signs and sang songs inspiring hope. Legislator Berland visited the facility.
BREAKING: Residents were told to stay off frozen lakes, streams, rivers and ponds due to thin ice.