Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine

As I step into the role as your new Suffolk County Executive, I am filled with gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility to serve you, the people of Suffolk County. Let's work together to build a stronger, more vibrant community!

A special weather statement has been issued for Coram NY, Centereach NY and Holbrook NY until 2:45 PM EDT

It was a wonderful opportunity to read to the children at New York Therapy Placement Services in Port Jefferson Station yesterday. NYT is a driven community of essential therapy providers for young children with developmental disabilities.

Please see the attached statement:

Suffolk County Fred’s is coordinating the response to three major brush fires on the East End. We are working with the town of Southampton closely. The National Guard is also involved in water drops that began sometime ago. Sunrise highway remains closed past exit 58.

Congratulations to the winners of the Catholic Health Suffolk County Marathon! Marathon Winner-Male: Jonathan Schloth, Lynbrook Marathon Winner-Female: Cristin Delaney-Guille, Long Beach Half Marathon-Male: Danny Kovler, Farmingdale Half Marathon-Female: Maria Mahoney, NJ

And we’re off!

It’s a beautiful morning in Babylon Village as we prepare for the 10th Annual Catholic Health Suffolk County Marathon.

Today, I gathered with Jewish and non-Jewish community leaders alike to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack against Isreal. Let us not forget that there are still hostages awaiting release and we must keep their names alive, and we pray for peace.

EXTENDED HOURS AT SMITH POINT BEACH   Swimming at Smith Point County Park is extended for two weekends past Labor Day until September 15. Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on September 7-8 and September 14-15. Enjoy the rest of the summer and please be safe.

Please see my following statement on the issuance of a federal emergency declaration in relation to last week’s storm.

Please see my statement on the governor’s recent executive order.

County Executive Ed Romaine, DPW Commissioner Charles Bartha and Acting FRES Commissioner Rudy Sundermann provide an update on Suffolk County’s storm response on this episode of Everything Suffolk. #Blydenburgh #EverythingSuffolk #SuffolkCounty youtu.be/8z-XI5kasVc?si…

STORM UPDATE I have declared a State of Emergency for Suffolk County. Suffolk County departments have been deployed to various locations throughout the County to assess flooding impacts and damage to our roadways and communities. Please stayed tuned for further updates.

STORM UPDATE Suffolk County was significantly impacted by the remnants of Ernesto overnight. I have spent the morning surveying damage and will officially sign an order declaring a State of Emergency shortly. Please stay tuned for further updates.

Beach Safety Tips   •Swim in between the buoys. •Swim near a lifeguard. •Be mindful of riptides. •Never swim alone. •Swim sober.