Measles, Suffolk County and Cohen Children

Measles case confirmed in Suffolk County, marking first outside New York City
A highly contagious illness that can cause pneumonia, swelling of the brain, miscarriage, and even death, has now been confirmed outside of New York City.
Suffolk County child tests positive for measles, health officials say
A child in Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, health officials say. The child is under the age of 5 and is unvaccinated, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Officials say the child did not attend day care or school while infectious.
First Measles Case Reported on Long Island in 2025, Unvaccinated Suffolk County Child Identified as Patient
New York confirms a measles case in an unvaccinated Suffolk County child, prompting health warnings and calls for vaccinations amidst concerns of spread.
Measles case reported in Suffolk County
This is the first case in the state, outside of NYC, this year amid a global and domestic increase in measles cases.
Suffolk County child under 5 tests positive for measles, state and local health departments responding
Anyone who feels they may have been exposed should consult with their doctor or pediatrician or contact their local health department.
Measles outbreak reaches LI, case confirmed in Suffolk County child
A child under 5 years old from Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, marking the first case on Long Island in 2025.
Child in Suffolk contracts measles, New York health officials say
A child under 5 years old has contracted measles in Suffolk County, state health officials announced Tuesday. The case marks the third in New York State this year, after two individuals in New York City contracted the high contagious respiratory disease,
Measles case reported in Suffolk County: health officials warn of potential exposure
The child, under the age of five and unvaccinated, was treated last week at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, located on the Nassau-Queens border.
First Measles Case Confirmed Outside Of NYC In 2025, Health Officials Urge Vaccination
A child under 5 years old on Long Island has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first case outside of New York City in 2025, health officials announced Tuesday, March 11. The case in Suffolk County,
Suffolk County reports 2nd rabid raccoon
A dead raccoon has testified positive for rabies in Suffolk County. This is the second rabid raccoon reported in the county ...
Long Island brush fires caused by family cooking s'mores, Suffolk County officials say
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday announced an immediate "burn ban" for all of Long Island and New York City, and for parts of the ...
‘We're very concerned': Suffolk County reports 2nd rabid raccoon case since 2009
Officials on Long Island are raising concern amid a spike in animals testing positive for rabies, and are pinning at least ...
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Governor Hochul Declares Emergency Measures and Burn Ban in Response to Suffolk County Wildfires
Governor Hochul issues emergency measures and a burn ban in response to intense brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island.
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Milagros Soto becomes highest-ranking female in Suffolk County PD history
Milagros Soto has been the first Hispanic and highest-ranking woman in the jobs she's been promoted to. Don't be fooled by ...
Tree-killing Southern pine beetles adding fuel for next fire, Suffolk County Executive Romaine says
Stemming the Southern pine beetle onslaught is one way to limit the amount of dead trees that lead to new growth and more ...
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Legislator Bontempi honors Linda Oristano as Suffolk County Woman of Distinction
Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) proudly honored Linda Oristano as the Suffolk County Woman of Distinction for the ...