Today I joined Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Bonner to announce the installation of a new innovative alternative onsite wastewater treatment system at West Cedar Beach via a $100,000 grant from Suffolk County.

My prayers are with former President Donald Trump and those bystanders who were injured and killed earlier today at the rally in Pennsylvania during this assassination attempt. I’m thankful for the actions of the Secret Service and local law enforcement who quickly acted.

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

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.

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.

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…

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

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

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.

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.

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

And we’re off!

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

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.

Please see the attached statement: