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Nitrogen-reducing septic systems to be required in all new construction projects
A new law adopted unanimously by the Suffolk County Legislature last week will require the use of nitrogen-reducing septic systems in all new construction projects. Lawmakers and environmental...
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North Fork locals team up to raise funds for youths in foster homes and...
A single toothbrush and one tattered towel shared among five siblings. It’s a painful memory recalled by New Suffolk resident Regina Calcaterra, who grew up in and out of foster homes and homeless...
View ArticleEast End officials push back against ‘nonexistent’ vaccine rollout
A coalition of East End officials have joined together to call for an equitable share of COVID-19 vaccines for residents. In a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone...
View Article‘Great day for Suffolk County athletics,’ as high-risk sports given OK for...
High risk has its reward. It was beginning to look doubtful that high-risk high school sports will be played in Suffolk County this school year. Then a pair of announcements over a four-day span...
View ArticleCounty to open up walk-ins at certain vaccination sites
Walk-ins to receive the COVID-19 vaccine will be accepted beginning 3 p.m. Thursday at the county run site at Suffolk County Community College in Selden, beginning the expansion of availability to...
View ArticleResidents can receive free drink at participating businesses after getting...
Get a vaccine, receive a free drink. As part of the county’s effort to boost vaccination numbers, any resident age 21 or older who receives the COVID-19 vaccine at a county-run site in May will...
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County announces $100M initiative for farmland preservation
As they celebrate their 20th year farming organic vegetables, fruit and flowers along Sound Avenue in Riverhead, Chris and Eve Kaplan-Walbrecht can’t help but think about the future like so many other...
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‘Rapid weakening’ of Tropical Storm Henri expected as it moves over southern...
Update (Sunday 2 p.m.): Southold Town announced the two evacuation shelters in Peconic and Orient have been closed as the center of Tropical Storm Henri has now passed to the east of Long Island. The...
View ArticleKrupski: Don’t slash farmland preservation funds
Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski (D-Cutchogue) is advocating for the county to avoid slashing a proposed $100 million farmland preservation initiative that was unveiled just over a month ago by...
View ArticleCounty, state to ramp up testing sites amid COVID-19 surge
Anticipated holiday gatherings and travel is fueling a rush to get a COVID-19 test. With long lines forming outside of clinics and urgent care offices, state and county officials have announced new...
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