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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.
Arrests made in Smithtown, Nesconset and Ronkonkoma for selling tobacco to an underage person
Suffolk County Police arrested three people for allegedly selling vape and tobacco products to a person under the age of 21 during compliance checks in the Fourth Precinct on May 17. As part of the department’s “Operation Smoke Out,” Suffolk County Police Department Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers and the...
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.
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...
A Summer Kickoff for a Cause at Southampton Fresh Air Home
The 32nd annual Decorators-Designers-Dealers Sale and Auction Benefit Gala (D-D-D) will benefit the Southampton Fresh Air Home, a residential center offering summer camp sessions and year-round programs for children and young adults with physical disabilities. The D-D-D is the highly anticipated opening fundraising event of the summer season with over 450 guests expected to attend. Dunmore Beach Club is the Presenting Sponsor.
Local Favorites Headline Stacked NASCAR Modified Entry List At Riverhead
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour heads to one of its oldest race tracks for the first of two trips this weekend to Long Island’s Riverhead Raceway. It’s bullring racing time, and “The ‘Head” always brings out a strong local contingent of drivers known as “The Long Island Gang” ready to defend their home turf against the invaders.
Meet Your New Fur-Ever Friend: Adoption Event at Lenny Bruno Farms
As the flowers bloom and the trees green with life, there’s no better way to spend your days than by enjoying the outdoors with your fur family. Sunny beach walks with my dog always make me think of the animals in our shelters who are still waiting to find their perfect fit. There are currently 45 dogs and 56 cats at the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation that are ready and waiting to find their fur-ever families. In an effort to shed light on some furry friends that are available for foster or adoption, SASF will be participating in an Adoption Event at Lenny Bruno Farms in Manorville on May 18th and May 19th. This will be an all-day event and an opportunity to meet a handful of SASF’s adoptable residents.
State grant fully funds body-worn cameras for Riverhead Police Department
The Riverhead Police Department has been awarded a state technology grant of more than $1.47 million to cover the cost of body-worn cameras for officers. Riverhead’s grant funding was part of $127 million to Long Island police departments and sheriffs’ offices announced this morning by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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...
Riverhead teachers union decries town effort to help charter school find new site for high school
Riverhead changing its laws to help the Riverhead Charter School site a new high school is the “biggest threat” facing Riverhead schools, the school district’s teacher’s union president said last night, as town officials consider allowing private schools to be developed in more areas around town.
Accused Check Fraudster Escapes Police Custody Outside Riverhead Walmart
Suffolk County Police were called to the Riverhead Walmart, located on Old Country Road, at around 9 p.m. Friday, May 10 for a man who was reportedly trying to cash a US Department of Treasury check with a fraudulent passport ID card. When officers arrived, the suspect attempted to run...
Classic Rocky Point Summer Retreat Turned Into A Year Round Home With Endless Potential!
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Brookhaven School Board Elections: Ballot Previews
On Tuesday, May 21, school district residents across the County will have the opportunity to elect school board members and pass budgets and other ballot propositions for their respective districts. All seventeen of Brookhaven’s school districts will host elections on Tuesday. Check with your district clerk to determine which school...
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.
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