Suffolk County

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and lawmakers are promoting efforts to combat substance addiction during September, which is National Recovery Month.

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine gave his State of the County address Thursday, highlighting affordability, infrastructure projects and public safety.

The Suffolk County Water Authority wants a new pipeline to boost the North Fork's water supply. Some residents and officials favor conservation and worry that more water could fuel development.

Suffolk County officials are condemning anti-Muslim graffiti found at the construction site of a new mosque in Shirley and asking the public for help identifying who was responsible.

With expected temperatures in the 100s, officials provided information on cooling centers, signs of heat exhaustion and water conservation.

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said there has been an uptick in emergencies this year, including a 16% increase in house fires and a 37% rise in fire dispatch calls. At the same time, the number of active volunteers has declined.

Suffolk County is doubling down on protecting its most vital resource, clean water. The U.S. Geological Survey will monitor five rivers across the county for potential toxins from stormwater runoff.

Suffolk County residents experiencing a mental health crisis have new resources for help.

The Suffolk County Police Department has announced the launch of its "Drones As First Responders" program. For the initiative, five human-operated drones have joined law enforcement to assist in dangerous situations.

A coalition of water safety experts wants year-round water safety education after a particularly high number of drowning deaths in 2024.