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Agnes ‘Sis’ Stark, 88 – RiverheadLOCAL
Agnes "Sis" Stark of Calverton, died at Peconic Bay Medical Center on April 27, 2022. She was 88.
She was born on May 10, 1933 in Astoria, Queens, the daughter of Catherine and Dr. James DeRose. She graduated from St. Angela Hall…
Joe Gergela, 66, known as a passionate advocate for Long Island farmers
Joe Gergela, whose name has become synonymous with the Long Island Farm Bureau during his 26 years as executive director, died March 25, 2022 at his home in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was 66 years old.
Gergela was a strong advocate for…
🌱 Man Shoots Teen Over Doorbell Prank + Holbrook Hit-and-Run Arrest
Hello, people of Miller Place-Rocky Point! It's me again, your host for the Miller Place-Rocky Point Daily. First, today's weather forecast: Partly sunny and cool. High: 56 Low: 49. Here are the top three stories from Miller Place-Rocky…
Silver Sands Motel sold; new owner will spend $4 million on upgrades
The waterfront Silver Sands Motel in Greenport is under new ownership, after its founding family ended a decade-long struggle to retain control of the property. The new owners said they plan to spend millions improving the roughly…
🌱 Riverhead Daily: Riverhead BOE Passes Proposed Operating Budget of $169.7M
Happy Friday, Riverhead! Diane Witek here to update you on what's happening locally to start today on an enlightened note. First, today's weather forecast: Quite sunny. High: 62, Low: 49. Here are today's top stories in Riverhead: On…
🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Poetry Month at MMSCL + Sensory Play
Up and against them, Shirley-Mastic! Let's start this Tuesday. Here's what's happening around Shirley-Mastic today. First, today's weather forecast: A few morning showers; hotter. High: 66, low: 47. Here are today's top 4 stories at…
William ‘Bill’ Velys, 69 – RiverheadLOCAL
William "Bill" Velys, 69, a longtime resident of Riverhead, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 7, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in 1952 to Michael and Thelma Velys, Bill had an idyllic childhood that included horseback riding,…
LI Employers Named to 2022 Healthcare Equality Index
Several Long Island health systems have been named to the 2022 Health Care Equality Index. The policies and practices of these organizations related to equity and inclusion for their LGBTQ+ patients.
Some of these recognized organizations…
Starr Boggs, Westhampton chef, restaurateur dies aged 70
At the end of February, Starr Boggs officially sold his eponymous restaurant in Westhampton Beach more than 40 years after coming to the area to work as a chef. Just over a month later, on March 30, he died at Peconic Bay Medical Center in…
Seal’s wayward waddle ends in Riverside rescue
A temperamental gray seal waddled into the car park of a Riverside drinks store on Sunday morning and waddled off with Southampton Town cops in pursuit before the chase ended and a marine rescue group took the animal. Southampton…
Cops: Pair face multiple felony charges after traffic stop on Peconic Avenue
Riverhead Police report the arrest this morning of two people on multiple felony charges following a traffic stop on Peconic Avenue.
Police say the driver of the vehicle, Adam Hunstein, 33, of Bay Shore, was driving without a license and…
Riverside man reaches plea deal in 2020 girlfriend murder
The window that Mr. Fajardo-Gonzalez allegedly broke to enter the house. (Credit: Grant Parpan)…
5 Best Chocolate Shops in Tampa, FL
Below is a list of the best and leading chocolate stores in Tampa, Florida. To help you find the best chocolate shops near you in Tampa, we've put together our own list based on this rating point list.
The best chocolate shops in Tampa:…
🌱 Riverhead Daily: Habitat Gift + Peconic Scallops + Hyperlight
Happy Friday neighbours! Diane Witek here to get you started today on an informed note. First, today's weather forecast: Clouds and sun; not as cool. High: 59, low: 40. Here are the best stories in Riverhead today: Riverhead High School…
Mom faces new charges in LI crash that killed 4-year-old: Court
RIVERHEAD, NY – A mother who was charged with drug-impaired driving after a Jan. 13 crash that killed her 4-year-old daughter, has been charged and faces enhanced charges, according to court documents online .Amy Wesolowski, 34, was charged…
Southold Town Council begins discussion on Community Housing Fund Referendum
Southold Town Council has indicated plans to hire a consultant to help develop a community housing finance…
Shelter Island preservation revenue plummets – East End records highest monthly total
A map of walking trails and open spaces and preserved lands on Shelter Island. More information is…
Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor, March 10, 2022
(Credit: Journalist file photo)…
🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Pair Accused of Theft + Get Crafty
Good day, people of Shirley-Mastic! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. First, today's weather forecast: Cooler; windy in the morning. High: 48, low: 28. Here are today's top 5 stories at…
Pray for peace, work to help: “Our call is to resist evil”
The local community's response to the humanitarian relief campaign organized by St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead has been overwhelming and uplifting, Reverend Bohdan Hedz, pastor of the church, said today.
"We…
Freeze Dried Powders Market Size 2022-2029
New Jersey, United States,-Global Lyophilized Powder Market Size, Status and Forecast 2022-2028. This research report covers key aspects of the Freeze Dried Powder market including drivers, limitations, past and current trends,…
Wind farm wiring work begins in Wainscott
On Thursday, contractors in Ørsted began digging the trenches that will eventually hide the South Fork Wind power cable under the roads in Wainscott – the same day a judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by residents…
North Fork Crush, a liquor store with a local twist, is coming to Greenport
Sam Kimball (left) and Evan Ducz put the finishing touches on North Fork Crush in Greenport. (Credit: Lee Meyer)
Wine lovers take note: a new store is coming to Greenport with a local…
Sparkling Wine Market Forecast 2022 by 2029
New Jersey, United States,-The Sparkling Wine Market report contains a detailed overview of the industry along with gross margin, other basic manufacturing, cost structure, selling price, network direction, service delivery, value…
Infectious endocarditis secondary to Granulicatella adiacens
AUTHORS:Ahish Chitneni, DO1 • Annina Giannuzzi, BS2 • Kaushik Manthani, DO1 •Sandeep A. Gandhi, MD1.2
MEMBERSHIPS:1Peconic Bay Medical Center, Northwell Health, Riverhead, New York2New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic…
No fentanyl narcotics implicated in Riverhead School OD: Police
RIVERHEAD, NY – Two recent suspected overdoses at Riverhead High School did not involve fentanyl, illicit narcotics or alcohol, police said.According to the Riverhead Police Department, the Detective Division conducted a thorough…
🌱 Center Moriches-Eastport Daily: Hampton Coffee Café at the Library
Hello, neighbors! Diane Witek here with your brand new edition of the Daily Moriches-Eastport Center. First, today's weather forecast: Not as cold, getting windy. High: 44, low: 42. Here are the best stories from the Moriches-Eastport…
Wow House: $2.4 Million Waterfront with Jet Ski Runway and Bulkhead Dock
SOUTHAMPTON, NY - Here's a chance to experience Hamptons waterfront living at its finest.Address: 61 Shore Rd, Southampton, NY Price: $2,495,000 Square feet: 2725 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Listing Description: Enjoy breathtaking sunsets at…
🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: A man faced with a robbery + Free COVID tests
Happy Saturday, Shirley-Mastic! Here are the most important things happening in town today. First, today's weather forecast: Wind with sun and clouds. High: 53, low: 29. Here are the top 5 stories at Shirley-Mastic today: Salvatore…
Driver dies after crashing into Riverhead school bus head-on: police
RIVERHEAD, NY – A driver who crashed head-on into a Riverhead school bus on Thursday afternoon has died, police said.According to Riverhead Town Police, at 4:55 p.m. a report was reported of an "erratic driver" in a silver Jeep Grand…
News for gourmets 02.10.22 | The East Hampton Star
The 1770 House in East Hampton will be offering special Valentine's Day wine and dinner menus as well as special room rates. 1770 is for loversMaison 1770 will celebrate Valentine's Day with a special menu and special rates on its…
Non-profit organization finally strikes deal with $11.5 million purchase of coveted Aquebogue…
The recent $11.5 million acquisition of a 100-acre former duck farm in Aquebogue, long sought after for conservation, is a crucial link in efforts to build resilience to climate change and protect the quality of…
Drunk driver injures Riverhead officer investigating crash, police say
A drunk driver with more than double the legal alcohol limit collided with a police cruiser at the scene of another accident in Wading River, causing non-fatal injuries to an officer, according to city police of…
Cops: Intoxicated motorist rams into police cruiser at crash scene, injuring officer
A Riverhead policeman working at the scene of a car accident in Wading River late at night was injured when a vehicle driven by an impaired driver rammed his police vehicle, police said in a statement from press early this morning.
Two…
Long Island Restaurants Offering Valentine’s Day Specials
There are many ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on Long Island. Whether you're looking for a romantic fireside meal or takeout for two, the following list will give you an idea of the options.…
Police Blotter: Man arrested for broken windshield
Police car lights. (Credit: aaron_anderer/flickr)…
🌱 Center Moriches-Eastport Daily: Southampton murder conviction
Hello, Moriches-Eastport Center! Diane Witek here with everything you need to know to get off to a good start this Friday. First, today's weather forecast: A snow shower in the afternoon High: 36, low: 24. Here are the best stories from…
Huntington Hospital opens Reichert Family Caregiver Center
The Huntington Hospital has completed a new center offering support to caregivers.
At the Reichert Family Caregiver Center in the main lobby of the hospital,…
🌱 Riverhead Daily: West Main Street Altercation + Drag Race A Go
Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Daily Riverhead. First, today's weather forecast: Rather sunny and cold. High: 30, low: 18. Here are the best stories in Riverhead today: Jason Melenciano, 40, of Riverhead,…
Notice to future shellfish farmers
The Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning will hold an information meeting for potential applicants interested in applying for a lease under the county's Shell Rental Scheme in Peconic Bay and Gardiner's Bay on…
The curtain rises on the Suffolk Theater’s new act
Almost a decade after its rebirth as a performing arts venue, the Suffolk Theater is about to make a new transition under new management.
The 1930s Art Deco movie palace reopened in March 2013, recently restored and refurbished to function…
Long Island forecast: Winter storm by Sunday evening but no accumulation
A winter storm will bring rain, possible coastal flooding and sleet to Long Island by Sunday evening, with rising temperatures preventing any buildup, according to the National Weather Service.…
*** UPDATE *** New York State Police and Southampton City Police are investigating a two-car…
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major George J. Mohl
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PRESS RELEASE
*** UPDATE ***
The collision occurred between a 2005 Toyota Rav 4 and a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The driver of the Rav 4 was Amy…
North Fork commercial space with upstairs apartment listed for $ 999,000
A 3,700 square foot building with retail space and an upstairs one bedroom apartment in Cutchogue is on the market for $ 999,000. Annual property taxes are $ 8,888.…
East Hampton Daily: Southampton police on leave arrested
Good Monday, East Hampton! Diane Witek here with everything you need to know in town today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Partly sunny and colder. High: 31, low: 16. Here are the best stories today in East Hampton:…
🌱 Southampton Daily: Wow House: $ 4.99 million + “SYA” clinics postponed
Happy Saturday neighbors! Diane Witek here with the most important things going around Southampton today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Cold with lots of sun. High: 31, low: 20. Here are the best stories in Southampton…
🌱 Riverhead Daily: 3 Missing Teens Safe + School Five Year Plan
Morning people River head! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Riverhead Daily. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Sun, then clouds; colder. Top: 39, bottom: 27. Here are today's best stories in Riverhead: On…
Top Companies 2021 Sparkling Wine Market Size Analysis and Forecast to 2028
New Jersey, United States, - Market Research Intellect has been analyzing the sparkling wine technology and markets since 2018. Since then, through the analysis of company research, we are very close to the latest market…
Reviews | The current chaos of COVID testing is a fiasco that shouldn’t happen
Long Island is in the midst of an unprecedented COVID-19 wave, thanks to the many gatherings with family and friends that have taken place over the holidays and the omicron variant, which is significantly more contagious than the Delta.…
Police charge man with assault after brawl at Riverhead group home
A resident of a group home on Roanoke Avenue faces an assault charge after a scuffle that sent another resident to hospital last night.
Riverhead Police have charged Nicholas Lobianco, 35, with second-degree assault after a physical…
New COVID-19 test sites open to ease long lines at emergency care facilities
December 28, 2021, 3:10 a.m.Updated 7h agoThrough: News 12 StaffSeveral new COVID-19 test sites will open on Long Island this week to ease the long lines surrounding emergency care facilities.Starting Tuesday, Northwell Health will operate…
Kelp may be the family’s best help to save their West Sayville oyster business
An oyster hatchery in West Sayville is banking on kelp to clean up the Great South Bay and is seeing the plant as a way to increase revenue streams.
The family…
Cops: man who shot himself in the leg faces weapons charges
A man who allegedly shot himself in the leg at his Calverton home has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon.
Police said Vincent Coakley, 60, of Fresh Pond Avenue was in possession of an unregistered gun at his home today.…
The owner of Chequit acquires Jack’s Marine
Jack's sailor. (Journalist file)…
COVID-19 cases soar 170% in Suffolk in the past month, as hospitalizations more than double
COVID-19 cases are increasing in Suffolk County and statewide.
Daily confirmed cases in Suffolk, on a 7-day moving average, have climbed 170% in the past month. The percentage rate of positive tests has increased by over 108%.
New…
After a heart attack, the healing powers of humor (and laundry)
Love means never having to say you're sorry you didn't do the laundry.For the first time in 43 years of marriage, I wash clothes. I've also done tasks that I did before but now do more frequently, like loading the dishwasher, vacuuming the…
Morning fire in storage unit leads to arson arrest
The Riverhead Fire Department responded to an early morning fire in a storage unit. The fire resulted in…
Jerry Zezima: The Heart of the Matter
Love means never having to say you're sorry you didn't do the laundry.For the first time in 43 years of marriage, I wash clothes. I've also done tasks that I did before but now do more frequently, like loading the dishwasher, vacuuming…
New legislation will allow kelp cultivation in the Peconic estuary
Sugar kelp, one of the most cultivated seaweed in the world, will be cultivated as part of the Cornell…
New legislation bodes well for Kelp’s future in the East End
The waters of the East End will soon be part of the growing kelp farming industry thanks to new legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) and Democratic Senator for the 9th District of New York, Todd…
Long Island Native American Tribe Loses Land Due To Rising Waters
Mila McKey, Aquaculture Manager at Shinnecock, breeds oysters at Heady Creek, Southampton.Emma Newburger / CNBCSOUTHAMPTON, NY - The Shinnecock Indian Nation once had seasonal villages that stretched across the eastern end of Long Island.…
Support CAST at the North Fork Festival of Trees Holiday Auction
The Center for Advocacy, Support & Transformation (CAST), formerly known as Community Action Southold Town, presents the second annual North Fork Tree Festival at Treiber Farms in Peconic (38320 County Road 48) this weekend, from…
This morning’s bulletin – 12.3.11
Good morning!
• Today will be sunny, with a maximum of near 46 degrees and a northwest wind of 13 to 17 miles per hour. It will be generally clear overnight, with a low around 26. Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high near…
EMT Heroes On LI saves patient in “super fast time”
NORTH FORK, NY - A team of paramedics were recently honored for their lightning-fast response to an emergency - an effort that saved a man's life.Peconic Bay Medical Center recognized EMS members from the Greenport Fire Department for their…
Funeral services scheduled for Tuesday evening for El Savador resident killed in domestic incident
Marta Esmerelda Ramirez Carbajal, 20, pictured in a 2017 photo (Facebook photo)…
Editorial: Administrators of the new city will have a lot to do
This month's global climate change summit in Glasgow, billed as "the planet's last and best hope," has passed.…
After sustaining serious injuries in the 2020 crash, a Riverhead officer faced a long and difficult…
Rob Sproston, right, and his grandfather, William Sr., stand under the "Hometown Heroes" banners bearing…
Food and flu shots distributed to those in need ahead of the holiday season
The Spanish North Fork apostolate on Thursday partnered with National Grid and Northwell Health to donate food and flu shots to needy families ahead of the holiday season.
About 130 families received food, which included either a turkey,…
Cops: woman arrested for killing her girlfriend
Suffolk County Police have arrested a woman from Riverhead for stabbing her girlfriend to death at their home.
Riverhead Town Police responded to 1142A East Main St. just before midnight last night for a disturbance call, Suffolk Police…
Real estate transfers: November 18, 2021
Lists prepared for Times Review Media Group by Suffolk Research Service, dated October 3-9,…
3 people arrested after large group of quads and quads drove through Suffolk, police say
Three people among a large group of ATV and off-road motorcycle riders crossing Suffolk County were arrested on Sunday and charged with traffic offenses, authorities said.…
🌱 LI + Com hospital ranks. Ban on farm animals + Fish & Sips
Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Riverhead Daily. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Rain; windy in the morning. Top: 66, bottom: 41. Here are the best stories in Riverhead today: New Long…
Jamesport welcomes newcomers to its vineyards, farms and waterfront
THE SCOOP
Known as a gateway to the North Fork and Long Island wine country,…
Macari Vineyards 2017 Dos Aguas
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As fall begins to set in, ideas about which wines would be good by the fireside spring to mind. The Dos Aguas 2017 by Macari…
🌱 Martha Stewart Christmas Tree + SH Votes + No Scallops
Have a nice day, neighbors! It's me again, your host of the Southampton Daily.A Christmas tree designed by Martha Stewart will soon be auctioned off. This year's bay scallop harvest has been disappointing. And Southold Town elected a mix…
How to navigate a storm on a 16ft boat taught me a hard lesson in leadership
I like to sail. It helps me clear my head, relax, and step away from the challenges of life on earth. But when I recently took to the water with my sister-in-law and found ourselves in rough waters, I had so much more than that: I learned…
Southold could add a new tool to its arsenal to slow down drivers
New solar-powered road signs may soon arrive in Southold as authorities seek ways to reduce dangerous speeding on busy city roads.
A pilot program proposal to…
Catherine Kent for Supervisor Riverhead
RIVERHEAD, NY - Residents of Suffolk County will go to the polls on Tuesday to elect local representatives and make their voices heard.
© Courtesy of Catherine Kent by Miranda Gatewood.
Outgoing Riverhead Councilor…
Three want first place in East Hampton
East Hampton has been filled with musical chairs this election cycle, with three candidates for city supervisor and five candidates for two city council seats. City Councilor Jeff Bragman, who first won his seat on the Democratic…
Heavy rains, strong winds in local forecast; flash flood monitoring, coastal flood and wind…
Heavy rain is expected today as a coastal storm approaches Long Island. The strong low is expected to produce total precipitation of 2 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts possible, the National Weather Service said in a statement.…
PBMC Partners with Riverhead CAP for “Medication Take-Back Day”
The Riverhead Community Coalition for Safe and Drug-Free Youth at a drug take-back event in 2018 (File…
Peconic Bay scallops a bust, still
After two deadly years for the Peconic Bay scallop population, there was not much hope for this year's scallop season, which opens on November 1.
The pessimism has been confirmed.
"At the end of August, mortality was almost…
A Visitor’s Guide for Newbies to North Fork
For those familiar with North Fork, it may come as a shock to learn that not all visitors to the East End, or even Hamptonites all year round, are unaware of the wonderful communities, people, and adventures between Riverhead and Orient…
Hampton Home in Sheldon Solow asks for $ 60 million
Sheldon Solow and the Hamptons Estate (Getty, Douglas Elliman)
Sheldon Solow's home in the Hamptons just suffered a $ 10 million price cut.
The 14-acre Wainscott estate, which the late developer bought in 2006 for $ 19.5 million,…
Stacey Soloviev plans the North Fork Winery Resort
Rendering of the Peconic Bay vineyard in Cutchogue with Stefan Soloviev (Wikipedia, Glen & Company Architecture)
As summer draws to a close but the Hamptons market remains warm, the Soloviev group is preparing to grab a bite of…
Kmart municipal complex canceled, town returns to drawing board with “first and…
Riverhead Town will no longer pursue the old Kmart building on Route 58 and Northville Turnpike for a municipal complex.
City Councilor Tim Hubbard told RiverheadLOCAL in March that the city is considering the building to house almost all…
Wow House: North Fork Beach Living with Poolside Deck
NORTH FORK, NY - Here's a breathtaking retreat that captures the magic of North Fork.Address: 430 Pine Tree Rd, Cutchogue, NY Price: $ 1,200,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Listing Description: Cutchogue, North Fork - Basking in the sun,…
East End businesses brace for a busy fall weekend
News 12 StaffOctober 16, 2021, 2:46 AMUpdated: October 16, 2021, 2:46 AMIt's one of the last weekends before Halloween, so pumpkins are likely to be packed in the east.People who live in places like Jamestown are delighted that businesses!-->…
Governor signs bill authorizing referendum on affordable housing tax in East End towns
Governor Kathy Hochul at a press conference in New York last Thursday. (Credit: Office of the Governor)…
The best way to spend an October day in North Fork? Real estate agents intervene
Pumpkins are a big draw to North Fork this time of year. But here are a few reasons adjacent to the pumpkin to visit each farm. (Credit: David Benthal)
With temperatures often reaching…