09.10.2019 News Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus detected on North Fork Mosquito samples collected in Aquebogue and Jamesport in late last month tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health.
07.31.2016 News West Nile virus present in Island tests Mosquito samples taken on Shelter Island have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples were collected on July 20-21 by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS)....
04.20.2015 News Rare, dangerous tick-borne illness cropping up more in Northeast A rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness is becoming increasingly prevalent throughout the Northeast, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
04.28.2014 Government Dougherty appointed to county tick committee Shelter Island will have a seat at the table when Suffolk County talks ticks. Supervisor Jim Dougherty has been appointed to the county’s Tick Control Advisory Committee. Not...