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08.06.2020 COVID-19

Bellone once again calls for Congress to provide disaster relief to local governments in coronavirus package

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone issued another “urgent plea” on Thursday for Congress to provide federal disaster relief to counties as they deal with the ramifications of the COVID-19...

08.06.2020 COVID-19

State lawmakers grill health commissioner on handling of nursing homes

State lawmakers questioned state health commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., Monday about a number of issues related to residential health care fatalities amid the COVID-19 pandemic during the first of...

08.05.2020 Education

Dozens of new students transferring to North Fork schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

More than 60 new students have already been enrolled to be educated at North Fork schools in September, a number that is expected to grow in the coming weeks...

08.03.2020 Education

Cuomo: Parents are the ‘ultimate decision makers’ when it comes to reopening schools

As school districts across New York develop and implement reopening plans, they should maintain a consistent dialogue with parents who will be “the ultimate decision makers,” when it comes...

08.03.2020 Community

Greenport Maritime Festival canceled in September

Like most of the popular annual events held on the East End, Greenport’s Maritime Festival has been canceled, according to Paul Kreiling, the chairman of the East End Seaport...

08.03.2020 Business

Awaiting word from the governor, Riverhead bowling alley says it’s ready to reopen

Having done so much to his bowling center, Chris Keller is awaiting one final thing before he can reopen: the green light from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Mr. Keller, owner...

07.30.2020 COVID-19

COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new low for Suffolk County

The number of COVID-19 patients in Suffolk County hospitals fell to the lowest number since the outbreak began as new positive cases per day continue to hold steady. The...

07.29.2020 COVID-19

After thousands attend Water Mill Chainsmokers concert, state officials decry Southampton’s decision to allow event

This post is being shared free of charge from our friends at The Southampton Press. See more great South Fork coverage at 27east.com. Thousands of concertgoers attended a charity...

07.22.2020 COVID-19

COVID-19 cases hold steady in Suffolk County

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Suffolk County have averaged just over 50 per day for the last week, after a brief surge of more than 100 reported July...

07.14.2020 COVID-19

Bellone: Latest numbers on COVID-19 are a ‘wake-up call’ to continue following guidelines

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone waved a symbolic caution flag Tuesday as the latest data related to COVID-19 shows a slight uptick compared to recent weeks. The county executive...

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