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Riverhead Town poised to move forward on acquiring L.I. Science Center site on town square
Four years after hailing the Long Island Science Center’s purchase of a vacant Main Street building as the centerpiece of downtown revitalization, Riverhead Town officials are taking steps to acquire the building — perhaps without a willing seller. A resolution added to the Town Board’s May 22 meeting...
Community forum on proposed Starbucks in Shirley, May 16
Greater Moriches coverage is funded in part by Angels of Long Island, a charitable nonprofit. Shopping at the Angels’ Mastic and Patchogue thrift stores helps Long Island families in need. Or, click here to donate. Starbucks is inching closer toward opening its next location on Long Island’s South Shore....
Paws in Puddles in Coram celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting
On May 3, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner (holding scissors) joined in celebrating the grand opening of Paws in Puddles, a small, family owned and operated self-service dog wash and grooming salon located at 1844E Route 112 in Coram with a ribbon cutting. The new business, owned and operated by...
People’s Pub to unveil new ‘Pub Garden’ Memorial Day weekend in Bayport
In the three months since opening in Bayport, the folks at the new People’s Pub have been quietly curating the property’s outdoors in anticipation of the warmer months. And this Memorial Day weekend, owners Linda Ringhouse and Peter Cotter are getting set to unveil what they’re calling the Pub Garden, replete with shaded pergola, a custom-built outdoor bar, fire pit area and plenty of benches and wine barrel seating for groups and couples alike.
Rack for kayak, canoe and paddleboard storage available at South Jamesport Beach
Riverhead residents will soon be able to rent space to store their kayaks, paddleboards and small sailboat hulls at South Jamesport Beach during this year’s boating season. Rack space will be granted on a first come, first serve basis this year, and applications will launch soon, according to Recreation Superintendent Ray Coyne. Residents and taxpayers will be able to rent one of 12 rack spaces at the beach for $150; the rental will last from May 25 to Oct. 15.
In their own words: meet the two candidates on the ballot for Riverhead school board this year
Two candidates are on the ballot this year to fill two seats on the Riverhead Board of Education. School board vice president Brian Connelly of Riverhead, whose term expires June 30, is running for a third term. Kelly Freeborn, a Baiting Hollow resident, is making her first run for school board.
Ross Stores discount chain is coming to Long Island
Discount department store chain Ross Stores plans to open its first locations on Long Island. The Dublin, Calif.-based retailer is expected to open four stores at shopping centers in Hempstead, Is...
Wanted for Selden Petit Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Selden store this month. A man allegedly stole a backpack and health and beauty products from Target, located at 307...
Bandit Goes on Beer Run, Carts Out Six Cases from Farmingville Supermarket, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Farmingville store. A man stole six cases of beer from Stop and Shop, located at 2350 North Ocean Ave., on March 15...
Groundbreaking for $33.75M East Patchogue affordable housing project
Elected officials, state and local leaders will join developers Friday for a groundbreaking of a $33.75 million affordable and supportive housing project in East Patchogue. Suffolk County Executiv...
NY Financial Advisor Stole Over $1M From Clients To Buy Car, High-End Clothing, Jury Finds
A former investment adviser and founder of a New York financial advisory firm could spend decades in federal prison for conning his clients out of more than $1 million.Long Island resident Jeffrey Slothower, age 46, of Southampton, was found guilty of wire fraud and related charges by a jury in Cen…
Calverton 24-Year-Old ID'd As Fatal Flanders Crash Victim
It happened around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in Flanders. Southampton Town Police said that a vehicle traveling northbound Route 104 left the designated travel portion of the road and crashed into a tree. The operator and the passenger were transported to an area hospital for further treatment. The passenger...
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