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07.06.2026 Weather

Southold scrambles to clear roads after storm ‘like a tornado’ slams East End

The Fourth of July fireworks show Saturday night was no match for the lightning that followed, as a fast-moving storm with powerful winds tore across the North Fork after...

06.26.2026 News

Long Island Aquarium to debut new exhibits, interactive experiences

Riverhead’s Long Island Aquarium is heading into summer with several new exhibits and experiences for animal-lovers of all types to enjoy, with the chance to get up close and...

06.17.2026 News

Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann gets life sentence with no parole

The Gilgo Beach serial killer will rot in prison for the rest of his life — and then some. Rex Heuermann, the hulking Massapequa Park architect who admitted to...

06.05.2026 Business

Running errands in Riverhead can include free car washes this weekend

Drivers cruising down Old Country Road in Riverhead ahead of what’s expected to be a sun-soaked weekend have been greeted by a hard-to-miss offer: free car washes. Washville, a...

05.21.2026 Community

North Fork and Riverhead 2026 Memorial Day ceremonies and services

The North Fork and Riverhead offer a host of opportunities to commemorate Memorial Day, from various parades and ceremonies to poppy distribution and American flag placements. Pick one or...

05.15.2026 Community

North Fork Revolutionary War Trail takes visitors back in time

The North Fork Revolutionary War Trail, a collaboration between five North Fork historical organizations, will take visitors on a journey through time to see how locals lived in the...

05.14.2026 Community

Learn from the best at Fleece & Fiber Fest

A day full of hands-on activity, history and lots of artisanal shopping is in store at Hallockville Museum Farm (6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-298-5292). The annual Fleece & Fiber Festival is...

05.04.2026 Featured Story

Suffolk County to review hazard mitigation plan at public meetings

With help from the public, Suffolk County has put together an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan and will present it at two online public review sessions this week, offering residents a...

04.08.2026 Featured Story

Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to seven murders, reveals eighth victim

Rex Heuermann finally confessed. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer pleaded guilty Wednesday in a packed Riverhead courtroom to seven murders — and admitted to an eighth killing he...

03.23.2026 News

East End to host several ‘No Kings’ rallies this weekend

Protesters will march through East End towns Saturday in a “No Kings” rally, part of nationwide demonstrations opposing Trump administration policies. Roughly 2,500 communities are expected to take to the...

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