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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…
Hochul approves East End real estate proposal, but voter approval still needed
Governor Kathy Hochul has enacted a bill that will allow a new real estate sales tax to fund affordable housing programs in the five cities of the East End.
The…
Pickup truck fully in flames on Sunrise Highway
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - A pickup truck was completely devastated by flames on Sunrise Highway on Friday night, firefighters said.According to the Westhampton Beach Fire Department, the incident took place at 10:40 p.m.; initial reports…
The new Shirley Medical Center will offer a multitude of medical specialties
A new medical facility offering family medicine, emergency care and an array of medical specialties will arrive in Shirley this spring, Northwell Health announced this week.
Northwell Peconic Bay Medical…
So what does Eric Adams think of LI’s NYPD agents?
Daily points
Next residency rules for the mayor and the cop
Democratic New York mayoral candidate Eric Adams made headlines for calling Curtis…
Sparkling wine market by key players (Louis Roederer, Comte de Gascogne Brut, Gruet,…
Comprehensive Information Presented in the Global Sparkling Wine Market Report
Contour: Market Research Store's team of experienced research analysts extensively assessed the primary as well as secondary information related to…
Peconic Bay scallop outlook darkens as the season approaches
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Northwell Health lays off 1,400 workers for failing to obtain Covid-19 vaccine
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Northwell Health has laid off 1,400 employees for failing to obtain the Covid-19 vaccine by the New York state deadline of…
Healthcare worker just fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine says she wouldn’t get it even if…
Karen Roses was fired from a New York hospital for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Courtesy of Karen Roses. Karen Roses of Riverhead, New York, was fired from a Northwell Health hospital for refusing to take the coronavirus vaccine.New…
Pilot sustains minor injuries when small plane flips over while landing at Riverhead: cops
The pilot of a small plane sustained minor injuries when the plane overturned as the pilot attempted to land on a private airstrip on Sound Avenue in Riverhead this morning, Riverhead Town police said in a press release.
The pilot was…
The Bridge reinvents the concept of the competition
The Bridge, the classic car show held on the grounds of the famous and former Bridgehampton racing circuit on New York's Long Island, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary with more than 320 vehicles on the fairways overlooking Peconic…
How Should Riverhead Spend Almost $ 3.7 Million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Aid? City officials…
Riverhead Town will use more than $ 3.6 million in federal coronavirus relief assistance to strengthen infrastructure, offset lost government revenue, and support nonprofits and businesses that struggled during the pandemic, whether the…
2021 season promises to be bleak for Peconic Bay scallops as mortality continues
After signs of hope for a rejuvenation of Peconic Bay scallops in the spring, fishermen on Long Island have seen a decline in prized shellfish throughout the fall, and responses to mortality remain elusive.…
Heartbroken nurse released due to hospital vaccination warrant
WADING RIVER, NY - After Monday's deadline for New York health care workers to be vaccinated or fired, registered nurse Brittany Luberda, a mother of two young children, found herself out of work.
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Classic cars are perfect on the north fork
It is not uncommon to see classic and exotic cars on the roads of North Fork. Locals and visitors alike drive east in their beloved cars, whether it's for a fun outing or one of the area's frequent auto shows, and they almost…
Long Island Pumpkin Patch Guide 2021
LONG ISLAND, NY - It's pumpkin season on Long Island, with all the fun the fall season brings. As the annual pumpkin-picking festivities get underway, Patch has compiled a must-see list of farms where Long Islanders can go to pick…
Relax at this peaceful retreat in Mattituck
This week's North Fork Dream Home welcomes you like an old friend. The atmosphere is warm, inviting and serene.
Located in a private beach community in Mattituck, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home is lovingly remodeled and…
Northwell says he fired two dozen workers who refused to be vaccinated
Employees at two Long Island health systems were fired or facing unpaid suspension on Monday for refusing to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 required under a state warrant.…
Man charged with DWI after morning accident seriously injuring two
A Queens man has been charged with impaired driving following a two-vehicle crash on the westbound Long Island Freeway in Manorville early this morning, which injured four people, two of them seriously, a Suffolk County Police said.…
Paddle to see the fall foliage on Long Island at these locations
âPeepersâ - this is what New Englanders call tourists from Long Island, New York and the south who flock in their tens of thousands each October to greet the changing colors…
Doctor Donates $ 1 Million to PBMC Emergency Department
Dr Stanley Zinberg
A retired doctor and philanthropist has donated $ 1 million to the emergency department at Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC), which will be dedicated to a dedicated space for intensive care and trauma needs.…
Local health centers don’t expect mass walkouts for COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Dr Michelle Chester of Northwell Health in Queens prepares to administer the first coronavirus vaccine in…
Local health centers don’t expect mass walkouts on COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in New York State. He arrived in North Fork a day…
Philanthropist donates $ 1 million to Peconic Bay Medical Center
RIVERHEAD, NY - A retired obstetrician and philanthropist has donated $ 1 million to the emergency department of the Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation.The donation, from Dr Stanley Zinberg, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist, will…
Views of Little Peconic Bay you will never get enough of
Leaves aren't the only thing that changes with the seasons on North Fork. As fall approaches, the colors of the sunrise are more vivid and the sunset takes on a deep golden glow.
Having a home with a stunning view is a…
New York officials fear vaccines mandate could lead to shortage of healthcare workers
Officials in New York City fear COVID-19 vaccine mandates for workers are contributing to staff shortages at healthcare facilities.
State Senator Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Fred Thiele wrote to the Governor on September 3,…
Focus on Suffolk: affordable housing on the agenda
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Celebrate Oktoberfest at these Long Island events
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Oktoberfest fans around the world were saddened by the announcement in May of the cancellation of Munich's Oktoberfest,…
Hampton Jitney plans to revive Greenport-Sag Harbor shuttle ferry
The Peconic Bay Water Jitney in 2012.…
Blotting: Riverhead police indict four in juvenile alcoholism investigation
The COPE Division of Riverhead Police, in cooperation with the Riverhead Community Outreach Program, found…
The outdoor agenda 09.17.21 | The Star of East Hampton
Several upcoming hikes and paddles are ideal for those who want to enjoy late summer and early fall outdoors.
The Southampton Trails Preservation Society will be offering a Sunset Kayak Tour on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to…
Bob Gammon, owner of Woodside Orchards, created a proud legacy for his family
Harold Robert 'Bob' Gammon picking apples at Woodside Orchards in Jamesport in an undated family photo.…
Hamptons compound bought for just $ 150,000 from listings for $ 9.5 million
Here is a good investment! A family complex bought for $ 150,000 in the 1970s is now on the market for $ 9.5 million.
The seller is artist Robert Hooke, a Vietnamese veterinarian who got his start in finance…
Peconic Bay Medical Center Achieves National Recognition for Stroke Treatment
Peconic Bay Medical Center received the American Heart Association award Gold More Get with the guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award, announced Northwell Health.
The prize rewards Peconic…
After disappointing scallop seasons in 2019, ’20, outlook remains bleak heading into November…
Bayman Matt Ketcham found many adult scallops among his farmed oysters in early summer, but by the end of…
5 protests against vaccine mandate in hospitals in September
Citing their desire to protect patients, visitors, colleagues and communities, hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States have announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements for employees. But protests have also erupted,…
CPF revenue continues to grow in the East End
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund's revenues in the first seven months of 2021 were 114.8% higher than…
Affordable Housing Fund | The Star of East Hampton
East Hampton Town supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc has spoken out in favor of state legislation that would pave the way for a dedicated affordable housing fund, according to a city hall statement.
The proposed law, known as the Peconic Bay…
This Morning’s Bulletin – 8.31.21 | Eastern Beacon
Good morning!
⢠We are currently on flash flood watch as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida passes through the area on Wednesday. We expect partly sunny skies today, with a high near 85 degrees and a calm…
Hamptons Market Generates 115% Increase in Community Preservation Revenue
Assembly Member Fred W. Thiele Jr. (Getty, Facebook via Thiele)
According to Behind the Hedges, income for the East End Community Preservation Fund is overwhelming compared to last year, thanks to the heat of the housing market.
The…
How Long Island restaurants make porgy, blackbird and skateboarding sexy again
Nestled behind the dunes of Long Beach on an August evening, Five Ocean fills with a sunny crowd who gets rosé and margaritas on arrival. A few peeks into the kitchen, where the…
Dad who lost daughter in SUV crash is fighting for life
NORTH FORK, NY - A devastated community prays for a father who lost his 10-year-old daughter in a Greenport crash almost two years ago - and who is now fighting for his own life after being hit by an SUV in Riverside last week.Jason…
Westhampton Beach emerges unscathed from Tropical Storm Henri
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - With Henry downgraded to a tropical storm and heading east, making landfall in Rhode Island on Sunday, Long Island dodged a bullet, officials said - the storm left little mark in Westhampton Beach and across other…
From waiting for gasoline to surrounding chickens, LI prepares for Henri
EAST END, NY - As the East End perhaps braces for the worst of the wrath of Hurricane Henri, as residents rushed to the supermarket and waited in long lines at stations on Saturday- service - Farmers and small business owners have faced…
This morning’s bulletin – 8.10.21
Pictured Above: The Train To KK Farm, Southold
Good morning!
⢠We expect scattered fog before 9 am today, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2 pm. miles per hour. There is a 20…
Facts about oyster health you should know before your next visit to the shellfish bar or raw sea…
Oysters and summer tend to go hand in hand for Seafood lovers.While brackish seashells may be a staple for their distinct texture and taste, oysters have a list of health benefits that consumers may not be aware of.Here's what you need to…
A burial place is returned to the Shinnecocks
A view of the Sugar Loaf Cemetery, which is surrendered to the Shinnecock Nation.The Sugar Loaf, a sacred burial site for the Shinnecock Indian Nation, has been returned to the tribe. Late last month, the Shinnecock Nation Graves…
Summer fun in North Fork this week: August 6, 2021
Head to North Fork to expand your summer fun. Enjoy live and virtual shows, outdoor activities and art exhibitions this week, starting August 6, 2021.
LIVE CONCERTS
Butterfly Cody at Mattituck Veterans ParkFriday August 6 5 p.m.
Bring…
Bright and Airy Beach Cottage by the Bay
This tastefully renovated Greenport retreat welcomes you with warmth and natural light.
There is a true open flow to this home that stretches from the interior of the home to an uninterrupted view of the water of Peconic…
Tee off at the Hamptons and North Fork public golf courses
The Complete East End Summer Package wouldn't be complete without a round of golf. Fortunately, the Hamptons and North Fork golf courses offer spacious and scenic greens, perfect for enjoying a good walk while maintaining safe social…
See in Oakdale and other Long Island restaurants to try this weekend
Summer on Long Island means lazy afternoons repelling so many small clams that you lose count. But sometimes the occasion, whether it's a big date or a big promotion, dictates a more formal approach to…
Finally, the ancestral cemetery will be returned to the Shinnecock Nation
Decades of tribal advocacy led to a historic settlement in the Hamptons. The City of Southampton will return certain ancestral lands to the Shinnecock Indian Nation in eastern Long Island. The Hamptons were once inhabited entirely by…
$ 5.6 million purchase of Sacred Shinnecock Cemetery completed
Members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation gathered at dusk on Tuesday atop Sugar Loaf Hill in Southampton to mark the "historic" purchase of the sacred plot by Peconic Land Trust.…
COVID-19 test positivity rate exceeds 2% in Suffolk for the first time since early May
With most restrictions lifted and the new delta variant circulating statewide, the number of confirmed COVID infections is increasing.
The percentage rate of positive tests in Suffolk exceeded 2% yesterday for the first time since early…
Brown tide threatens marine life off Long Island
Long Island Brown Tide The so-called brown tide off the south coast of Long Island threatens marine life. BAYPORT, New York - Certain microalgae can have a big impact on the future of marine life in the Great South Bay, according to…
Close-up of Suffolk: good food, good environment
Kelp harvest on Peconic Bay. (Credit: Nicole Smith)…
Editorial: When will scallops be abundant again?
For generations, bay scallops have been the jewels of the Peconic Bay fishery, coveted around the world for…
Long Island Water Quality Weekly Report: Seven Sites Rated Poor
Over the summer, a team of students and scientists led by Chris Gobler, professor of marine science at Stony Brook University and director of the New York State Center for Clean Water Technology, test the water…
‘I’m so lucky’: Riverhead cop, nearly killed in accident on duty last year,…
Riverhead Police Officer Rob Sproston is back - strong, lusty and just about the happiest guy ever. He knows he is a living, breathing, walking and speaking miracle.
The Calverton resident nearly died - within inches - on March 31 in an…
Aid arrives to help keep baymen afloat as government declares Peconic Bay scallop fishery a disaster
News 12 Staff14 Jul 2021, 22:16Updated: 14 Jul 2021, 22:16The federal government recently declared the Peconic Bay scallop fishery a national disaster, which will allow baians who make a living from scallop fishing to receive federal!-->…
See our picks for the best activities in the region
For our first ever Best of the North Fork award, our team debated (and debated and debated) the best seats in the area across 58 categories, from lobster rolls and vintage shops to tasting rooms and take out. . Below, read on…
Ten of the best homes in the Hamptons
The Hamptons are an exclusive enclave of private vacation homes and sandy beaches on the eastern end of Long Island in New York City. We've rounded up ten homes that make the most of the…
An artistic retreat on Long Island
Neither Pollock nor Krasner have stopped painting at the edge of their canvases. The workshop still bears traces of their work. Patricia harrisOur fascination with artistic worker couples brought us to Long Island for a guided tour of the…
Over $ 550,000 Raised as Wanted Conservation Buyer for Mattituck Waterfront Property
An aerial view of the property. (Credit: Rita Rooney)…
A symbol of unity of July 4th that can no longer unite
The divisions ran deeper in politics. While 66% of Republicans polled said they associated the flag with their own party, only 34% of Democrats said the same.When it was created in 1777, the flag's very design meant unity, the joining of…
Real estate transfers: July 1, 2021
Lists prepared for Times Review Media Group by Suffolk Research Service, dated May 8-14,…
Worst brown tide in years threatens Great South Bay
LONG ISLAND, NY - This year's brown tide in the Great South Bay is the worst since 2017, according to scientists at Stony Brook University. Brown tide cell counts of the brown tide algae have been found at high densities between Sayville…
10 things to do in July on the North Fork
Alive on 25 in Downtown Riverhead is back this summer.
Summer fun is back in North Fork with plenty of events and activities scheduled this month.
Stack the car for a movie behind the…
Jerry Zejima: Let’s start the show
When it comes to dancing, my granddaughters Chloe and Lily are more gifted with their little fingers than my two 11-foot heights. And if you're trying to improve your groping footwork with something that inspires you like wine, that…
What’s new for sale in New Suffolk, Nassau Point
Wondering what your budget can bring you in the hot North Fork real estate market? We're here to help, home buyers. In our bi-weekly column, we spotlight homes for sale in the hamlets of North Fork at different prices.…
Guide to beach towns on Long Island: Know before you go
Living on an island means being surrounded by beach towns.…