Suffolk County, Measles 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.
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.
12 Suffolk residents potentially exposed to the measles after infant tests positive for virus
Anyone who feels they may have been exposed should consult with their doctor or pediatrician or contact their local health department.
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.
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.
Long Island measles outbreak unlikely after child tests positive, health officials say
A dozen exposed to measles in Suffolk County, officials estimate. County health officials say they're working with the state's health department to monitor and investigate potenti
Child tests positive for measles in Suffolk County
The Suffolk County Health Department reported its first confirmed case of the measles. A child under 5 years old who lives in Suffolk County is said to be the third case statewide.
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,
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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.
‘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 ...
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 ...
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Residents making s'mores in their backyard likely caused Suffolk County brush fires, officials say
Brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island over the weekend are under control and officials believe they now ...
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 ...
Suffolk County OKs purchase of new voting machines
The Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday allocated nearly $35 million to the county’s Board of Elections to purchase new ...
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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 ...
Gilgo Beach murders body county stops at 7 — as feds release $13M in frozen funds to prosecutors: DA
Suffolk County prosecutors said they’re done investigating accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann — and are now focused on getting a conviction at his trial.