Suffolk Reporter

Arbor Day Celebration Begins New Trend in Port Jefferson

By Suffolk Reporter | May 3, 2024

Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) joined community members and local officials in Port Jefferson for the first annual Arbor Day Celebration. This event marks the beginning of a beautiful tradition that will see trees planted in Port Jefferson every year on the final Friday in April. "I am honored to have been invited by the Tree Committee to this monumental event for Port Jefferson. Planting trees in our community is something that can be appreciated for years to come. It is more than just an investment into our community, it is an investment into the next generation...

LaLota Meets with Stony Brook Police Chief Following Campus Protests

By Suffolk Reporter | May 2, 2024

"STONY BROOK, NY - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) held a meeting with Stony Brook University Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Security Officer Larry Zacarese after University Law Enforcement ensured the safety of its students and maintained the rule of law by dispersing unlawful pro-Palestinian protests."Upon my return from Washington today, I visited Stony Brook University to thank my friend Larry Zacarese for his leadership and his officers’ work following the recent protests on campus and subsequent unlawful conduct. Their...

128 coaches at institutions in Suffolk County earned $53,424 on average in 2022

By Suffolk Reporter | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Stony Brook University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Suffolk County, was $183,006, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Suffolk County Releases COVID-19 Update on Hospitalizations and Fatalities

By Suffolk Reporter | May 2, 2024

Suffolk County released an update on COVID-19 statistics on April 30, 2024, focusing on hospital admissions and fatalities. According to the CDC, hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics.In the report, it was stated that there were 63 new hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 patients for the week ending on April 20, 2024, with a percent change of -4.5% from the prior week. The hospital admissions per 100k in the past week were reported at 2.2, indicating a low level of COVID-19 hospital...

Palumbo Announces State Transportation Projects for Area Communities

By Suffolk Reporter | May 2, 2024

New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) revealed plans for three transportation projects aimed at enhancing safety and traffic conditions in the East End region. The projects, part of a $27 million investment by the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT), are set to address congestion and modernize key intersections, ultimately benefiting both residents and tourists in the area.Senator Palumbo commended the Governor and the DOT for their commitment to these crucial investments, stating, "I applaud the Governor and the Department of...

Suffolk County Releases COVID-19 Update for May 2, 2024

By Suffolk Reporter | May 2, 2024

Suffolk County health officials have provided an update regarding COVID-19 statistics as of April 30, 2024. According to the CDC, hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics.In a statement, it was revealed that "New hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 patients" in Suffolk County totaled 63 for the week ending April 20, 2024. The data indicated a "Percent change of hospital admissions from prior week" at -4.5% and "Hospital admissions per 100k in the past week" standing at 2.2. The level of...

How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Suffolk County in April?

By Suffolk Reporter | May 1, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Suffolk County that received two FDA inspections in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

How many companies in cities across Suffolk County received FDA citations in April?

By Suffolk Reporter | May 1, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Suffolk County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county in April, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).