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News from May 2024

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Cathedral Pines County Park Reopens with Electrified Campsites

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

The Suffolk County Parks Department is pleased to announce that the construction to electrify the Cathedral Pines campground is almost complete. The improvements included a reconfiguration of the campsite road network and layout, electrification of all 80 camp sites with new asphalt camping pads, power pedestals, fire rings, and barbecues.

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Headline: Suffolk County Offers Grants for Youth Team Sports Programs

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

County Executive Romaine Announces Funding for Youth Sports Programs

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Assemblyman Brown advocates for wider availability of opioid reversal agents

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) joined a bipartisan press conference yesterday, led by Assemblyman Phil Steck (D-Colonie) and Sen. Peter Harckham (D,WF). The event was also attended by other Senate and Assembly Members, including Sen. Jake Ashby (R), Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake), Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford), and Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island), along with law enforcement officials. The purpose of the conference was to advocate for bill A.8075-C/S.8991, which seeks to make a wider variety of fentanyl/opioid reversal agents...

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Headline: Suffolk County COVID-19 Update for May 6, 2024 shows Stable Hospitalization Rates and Fatalities

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

"Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on May 6, 2024

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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine outlines vision and achievements for the county

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine delivered his first State of the County Address, outlining his vision for the next four years and highlighting achievements in the first 100 days of his term. Romaine emphasized priorities such as strengthening municipal finances, public safety, improving county facilities, cyber security, public works projects, infrastructure enhancement, and social services reform.

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Former Patchogue-Medford High School standout Kaitlyn Klepper’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 9

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Kadie Cain, former Hauppauge High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 9.

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Grace Heim, former Kings Park High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Makayla Comer, former West Islip Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Bridgeport Purple Knights.

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The NCAA D2 Softball Championship Tournament is ready to begin with the collegiate team of former Miller Place High School Jessica Iavarone participating

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Former Babylon High School standout Emily McGurk’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 9

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 9.

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Former North Babylon High School standout Madison Picerno’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 9

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Molloy Lions.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on e85 gas in cities in Suffolk County in week ending May 4?

By Suffolk Reporter | May 7, 2024

The only price of e85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Suffolk County in week ending May 4?

By Suffolk Reporter | May 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Suffolk County in week ending May 4

By Suffolk Reporter | May 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Mattera Proposes Legislation to Combat Squatting Epidemic in New York State

By Suffolk Reporter | May 6, 2024

Senator Mattera Proposes Legislation to Combat Squatting Epidemic in New York StateMay 6, 2024New York State Senator Mattera has voiced concerns over the rising issue of squatting in the state and the inadequacy of current laws to address this problem effectively. In response to this, the senator has introduced a comprehensive legislative proposal aimed at tackling the squatting epidemic."It is overwhelmingly clear that the laws of this state fall way short of addressing the squatter issue effectively," Senator Mattera stated, highlighting the urgency of the...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Suffolk County in week ending May 4?

By Suffolk Reporter | May 5, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Suffolk Reporter area weekly mass times

By Suffolk Reporter | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Suffolk Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Suffolk County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Suffolk Reporter | May 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Suffolk County COVID-19 Update: Hospital Admissions Remain Low, Fatalities Rise by One

By Suffolk Reporter | May 3, 2024

Suffolk County released its latest COVID-19 update on May 2, 2024, highlighting key statistics related to the ongoing pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasized that "hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics."In terms of hospitalizations, the data for the week ending April 27, 2024, showed promising trends. New hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 patients decreased by 17.5% compared to the previous week, with a total of 52 admissions. The report indicated...