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Suffolk reports first human case of West Nile virus this season
Posted: Updated:BABYLON -
Suffolk County is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus of the season.
Health officials say the patient is a Town of Babylon resident.
The person is over 55 years-old and has been hospitalized since August 19 with symptoms consistent with West Nile virus.
Health officials say it's important to eliminate any standing water on your property.
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Residents head to pools, cooling centers, beaches amid heat wave
Residents head to pools, cooling centers, beaches amid heat wave
Long Island residents will be seeking out pools, cooling centers and beaches during this weekend's heat wave.Long Island residents will be seeking out pools, cooling centers and beaches during this weekend's heat wave.The heat is on: Temps to feel around 100-110 degrees over steamy weekend
The heat is on: Temps to feel around 100-110 degrees over steamy weekend
The heat is expected to ramp up even more Saturday as a sweltering weekend continues.The heat is expected to ramp up even more Saturday as a sweltering weekend continues.Officials investigate suspicious fire in New Cassel
Officials investigate suspicious fire in New Cassel
The arson squad is investigating a suspicious house fire in New Cassel that left two firefighters hurt.The arson squad is investigating a suspicious house fire in New Cassel that left two firefighters hurt.Police seek 2 men behind armed robbery at Elmont 7-Eleven
Police seek 2 men behind armed robbery at Elmont 7-Eleven
Police are searching for two men behind an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Elmont.Police are searching for two men behind an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Elmont.Police: Mother and daughter rescued from kayak in Long Island Sound
Police: Mother and daughter rescued from kayak in Long Island Sound
Police: Man arrested for allegedly breaking into 6 businesses
Police: Man arrested for allegedly breaking into 6 businesses
Police say a mother and daughter were rescued while kayaking in the Long Island Sound Friday night.Police say a mother and daughter were rescued while kayaking in the Long Island Sound Friday night.
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Nation celebrates 50th anniversary of 1st lunar footsteps
Nation celebrates 50th anniversary of 1st lunar footsteps
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.Dog Day Fridays for July 19
Dog Day Fridays for July 19
This week's dogs are up for adoption at North Fork Animal Welfare League. They brought three puppies!This week's dogs are up for adoption at North Fork Animal Welfare League. They brought three puppies!July Storm Photos Across the Tri-State
July Storm Photos Across the Tri-State
Storm photos in July from around the tri-state area.Storm photos in July from around the tri-state area.Great South Bay Music Festival 2019
Great South Bay Music Festival 2019
Performers at the Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue July 18 - July 21.Performers at the Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue July 18 - July 21.Dave Matthews Band reschedules show at Jones Beach due to weather
Dave Matthews Band reschedules show at Jones Beach due to weather
Dave Matthews fans packed Jones Beach Wednesday evening hoping the rain wouldn't dampen their spirits.Dave Matthews fans packed Jones Beach Wednesday evening hoping the rain wouldn't dampen their spirits.
