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Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor and attorney. Her work has been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including investigative reporting and writer of the year awards from the N.Y. Press Association. She was also honored in 2020 with a NY State Senate Woman of Distinction Award for her trailblazing work in local online news. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website.Email Denise.
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In the garden, it’s cool to be square

by Apr 28, 2012
One of the things I love about living on the East End of Long Island is passing by the rows and rows of vegetables...

Janina C. Sysol, 87

by Apr 28, 2012
Janina C. Sysol passed away on April 26, 2012 at the age of 87.  Born in Brooklyn, New York to John and Mary...

Dog park opening postponed

by Apr 27, 2012
Councilman Jim Wooten announced today that it is with regret that the scheduled press event and opening of the first public off-leash dog park...

Is open government worth fighting for?

by Apr 27, 2012
In government, it's not easy being scrutinized and second-guessed about everything. I know. But in government, the business you're conducting is the public's business. And the public has aAll I can say, folks, is get a grip. The public is not the enemy. In government, it's not easy being scrutinized and second-guessed about everything. I know. But in government, the business you're conducting is the public's business. And the public has a right to know what's going on, and a right to express their opinions.

Robert Levasseur, 53

by Apr 26, 2012
Robert Levasseur of Riverhead died April 26, 2012 at Stony Brook University Medical Center. He was 53 years old. Levasseur was born in Fort...
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‘Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical’ on stage this weekend

by Apr 26, 2012
"Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical," based on the novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, is...
Six people face drug charges after 10-month East End Drug Task Force investigation

Calverton couple, four others face drug charges after 10-month drug task force investigation

by Apr 25, 2012
A Calverton couple and a Manorville man were among six East End residents arrested on drug charges following a 10-month investigation by the...

Edward V. Zilnicki, 78

by Apr 25, 2012
Lifelong Riverhead resident Edward V. Zilnicki died April 24 at the age of 78.He was born May 12, 1933, in Riverhead to Vincent and...
Richard Amper

Time for action on Wading River corridor

by Apr 25, 2012
Last week’s presentation by the Riverhead Town Board’s planning consultants on the future of Route 25A in Wading River was not re-assuring.  Addressing...
Richard Amper

Time for action on Wading River corridor

by Apr 25, 2012
  Last week’s presentation by the Riverhead Town Board’s planning consultants on the future of Route 25A in Wading River was not re-assuring.  Addressing...
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