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05.08.2026 News

Aquebogue’s Broad Cove Preserve joins New York State Birding Trail

North Fork birders won’t have to travel far to visit a New York State Birding Trail, as Broad Cove Preserve in Aquebogue was recently added to the state trail roster. ...

04.09.2026 Health & Environment

Three Southold creeks closed to harvesting over marine biotoxins

Three Southold waterways — Jockey Creek, Town Creek and Goose Creek — are closed to shellfishing due to elevated marine biotoxins risk, a recurring spring condition that can cause serious...

03.16.2026 Environment

Monday marks beginning of annual statewide spring burn ban

In preparation for warmer temperatures and a higher risk of wildfires, an annual statewide burn ban will begin on Monday and run through May 14. The spring ban prohibits residents from...

09.18.2024 News

New freshwater wetlands regulations on the way

Changes are coming to New York State freshwater wetland regulations that are likely to affect communities across the North Fork, including Riverhead. Depending on which stage in the permitting process...

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Aquebogue’s Broad Cove Preserve joins New York State Birding Trail

Three Southold creeks closed to harvesting over marine biotoxins

Monday marks beginning of annual statewide spring burn ban

New freshwater wetlands regulations on the way