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11.10.2025 News

New clinic expands mental health, addiction treatment services

A new mental health and substance abuse clinic in Riverhead is expanding access to behavioral health care on the East End. Quannacut Outpatient Services held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday,...

11.03.2025 Environment

Peconic Bay 2025 scallop harvest remains poor

The 2025 scallop season got off to a rough start in Peconic Bay on Monday, and the prospect of a bountiful haul is not looking good for the fifth...

10.29.2025 Outdoors

Lantern Walk illuminates Orient Beach on Nov. 2

On Sunday, Nov. 2, the second annual Lantern Walk at Orient Beach State Park takes place on the shore of Gardiners Bay. Starting at 4 p.m., environmental educators will...

10.27.2025 Outdoors

North Fork birders and beyond go ‘cuckoo’ for rare bird in Riverhead

Birders are flocking to Riverhead for a once-in-a-lifetime sighting. A common cuckoo — a European bird never before documented in New York — has drawn enthusiasts from across the...

10.20.2025 News

Orient Association to host water forum Oct. 25

Water issues always seem to be at the forefront of conversations all over the North Fork. To address the concerns of local residents regarding both contaminants and the possibility...

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10.14.2025 Health

A health fair for all: Over 20 providers to offer wellness services in Peconic

‘Tis the season for avoiding the colds and sicknesses that come with chilly weather. Thanks to the Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital and Southold Town...

10.10.2025 Weather

Nor’easter packing 60 mph gusts threatens North Fork events

A powerful nor’easter expected to batter Long Island this weekend is forcing events indoors — and canceling others — across the North Fork, with gusts up to 60 mph...

10.10.2025 Featured Story

Local leaders warn of ‘catastrophic breach’ with Mattituck Inlet dredging delays

Mattituck Inlet could face disaster if a major storm hits before massive dredging takes place, local officials warned during a community meeting. The waterway that flows from Long Island...

10.09.2025 News

Residents clash with Southold town over new docks ban proposal

A proposal to expand Southold Town’s wetlands regulations — including a ban on new residential docks at nine more waterways — sparked sharp debate at a public hearing between...

10.07.2025 Health

West Nile virus found in Southold after mosquito test

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott announced that two mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus, one in Southold and one in Rocky Point. The mosquito...

09.29.2025 Featured Story

North Fork farmers adapt crops, schedules to climate change impacts

The conversation around climate change often feels abstract, but for North Fork farmers, its effects are measured in tangible terms: delayed harvests, frost-damaged crops, and the constant recalibration of...

09.13.2025 Environment

Young locals pitch in to heal environment

United by their concern for the environment, two young people joined forces to take on a study of water in their hometown. Zoe King and Ryan Harned, both 17-year-old...

09.10.2025 Outdoors

Local geology enthusiasts know how to rock

Kristen Walker never found a rock she didn’t like. It was this passion with pebbles that led her to seek out a local organization where she could meet with...

09.09.2025 Environment

Yard inspiration blooms on garden tour Saturday

The late summer season on the North Fork still brings bursts of colorful blooms and garden creativity, the perfect time to explore biodiverse habitats that can inspire next year’s...

09.08.2025 Environment

Check your trees: Laurel wilt confirmed on Long Island

Cornell University is hosting an information session Wednesday, Sept. 10, about laurel wilt, a fungal disease spread by the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle. The public is encouraged to attend and learn...

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