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Backyard s’mores believed to be the origin of Long Island fires, investigators say

Wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring two firefighters and sending large smoke plumes into the air, appear to have been started by people making s’mores in their backyard,

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

The likely cause of Long Island’s major brush fires? S’mores.

The wildfires that burned through more than 600 acres on Long Island probably originated from a backyard fire in Manorville, Suffolk County, police said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Long Island fires likely caused by person making backyard s'mores, authorities say

The current "operating theory" is that the fires were sparked accidentally in a backyard near Sunrise Highway, authorities said on Monday.

Newsday · 2d

Long Island brush fires caused by family cooking s'mores, Suffolk County officials say

Four separate weekend brush fires in eastern Suffolk County are believed to have been sparked by embers from a family attempting to make s'mores Saturday morning in their Manorville backyard, Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina said Monday.

Long Island baby positive for measles

Gothamist · 5h

12 Long Island residents alerted to possible measles exposure following new case

Suffolk County health officials say they are working with Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center to prevent the spread of measles after a Long Island child who visited the hospital was diagnosed with the virus this week.

New York Daily News · 1d

Long Island baby positive for measles, at least 12 people potentially exposed

At least 12 people were potentially exposed to measles on Long Island after a baby too young to be vaccinated tested positive at a medical facility, public health officials said Wednesday.

Healthbeat on MSN · 1d

Long Island measles case reported, possible public exposure at Queens hospital

New York’s recent measles cases have emerged amid a rapidly growing measles outbreak on the Texas-New Mexico border, which has resulted in two deaths.

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Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down; Burn bans issued by Gov. Kathy Hochul

The massive brush fire that impacted the East End of Long Island is no longer burning in Westhampton, but Forest Rangers ...

Gov. Hochul issues burn ban for Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island

Following brush fires in Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban until March 16, when New York’s annual statewide ...

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Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency

At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree ...

Healthbeat on MSN1d

New York public health update: Fentanyl overdoses, bird flu on Long Island, changes to mental health laws

Here’s some public health news that New Yorkers can use– from the latest bird flu confirmation in the state, to a look into ...

New York DMV adds Saturday hours to process REAL ID applications ahead of May deadline

Longer hours at 10 downstate offices, including two on Long Island, are being held in advance of the May 7 deadline.

Gothamist3d

Gov. Hochul expands burn ban as Long Island wildfires highlight growing fire risk

Gov. Kathy Hochul expanded emergency measures as firefighters continued battling the aftermath of weekend brush fires in ...

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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 ...

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Long Island population statistics: Latest U.S. Census Bureau data shows modest growth

The biggest drivers of the gains were international migration and births outpacing deaths, according to U.S. Census Bureau ...

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After Pandemic Exodus, New York City’s Population Is Growing Again

Fewer people leaving the city and more foreign newcomers have helped erase pandemic losses, new census data shows.

WTEN Albany on MSN2d

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 ...

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