06.19.2026 News Endangered Atlantic sturgeon found dead at Bailie Beach Beachcombers came across an unpleasant sight on the pebbled shoreline at Bailie Beach in Mattituck on Tuesday — a seven-foot Atlantic sturgeon that had washed ashore. The dead fish,...
06.12.2026 Weather Scorching heat sparks air quality advisory across region Hot enough for you? Memories of the brutal cold that gripped the region this winter melted away this week — with the scorching heat helping to trigger an air...
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...
03.11.2026 News Local waterfowl die-off likely caused by bird flu Bird flu has been detected in geese tied to the recent waterfowl die-off in Jamesport, according to preliminary state testing. At least three Canada geese taken Feb. 16 along...