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Coalition fights to save dark sky, Water authority declares emergency on East End

By The Suffolk Times

This article is brought to you by San Simeon by the Sound

The North Fork Dark Sky Coalition is on a mission to save the night sky. In just a few years, the volunteer committee has become a force for the environment in Southold Town. (Credit: Jeremy Garretson)

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Here are the headlines for Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

THE SUFFOLK TIMES

Preserving the night sky on the North Fork

Amid drought watch, water authority asks East End residents to limit usage

Southold Police Kids Fun Fest returns to Mitchell Park Thursday

Real Estate Transfers: Aug. 4, 2022

RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW

Town’s code revision committee still looking at potential legislation to limit where firearm businesses can operate

Heat advisory issued for Thursday-Friday as another heat wave expected

Cops: Queens woman charged with attempted murder for stabbing attack against boyfriend

Police seek public’s help to locate missing teenager

NORTHFORKER

Monarch butterflies are now considered endangered. Here are 5 ways you can help local populations

Three new summer shopping experiences on Shelter Island

WEATHER

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Thursday through 8 p.m. Friday as the latest heat wave is expected to hit the region.

Heat index values between 95 and 100 are expected during that timeframe, the NWS said.

The temperature is expected around 91 degrees today and the low tonight will be around 73.

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