Erica Jackson
Real Estate
Expert tips for starting your own vegetable garden
Starting a veggie garden for the first time but have no idea where to begin? Riverhead LOCAL sat down with Robin Simmen, a community horticulture specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension, who provided some simple tips for starting a veggie garden.
Health
How to protect yourself from West Nile this summer
One bird from Suffolk County has tested positive so far this year for the West Nile virus, a disease which has killed 7...
Health
Family fitness: Five ways to stay fit this summer
Staying healthy and fit through a regular exercise route can be a challenge for a busy family, but Greg Trent, a personal trainer...
Real Estate
No room for a garden? Local expert gives tips on patio planting
How to turn your backyard patio into a canvas for your garden with community horticulture specialist Robin Simmen.
Health
Most common causes for emergency room visits
Between the hours of waiting for doctors, running tests and anxiously awaiting results, there is never a truly good time to visit the...
Health
Keeping your kids safe while they swim this summer
Every day, an average of ten people die from unintentional drowning in the United States. The Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force was...
Real Estate
Local agents say market is hot for first-time homebuyers
The North Fork's real estate market is hot for first-time homebuyers according to local real estate agents, who say the first-time homebuyer market...
Health
What to expect when you or a loved one is suffering a stroke
If you suspect that you or a loved one is suffering a stroke, the first thing you should do is call 911 or...
Real Estate
Beautifying your yard without breaking the bank: Five tips from Verderber’s
You don't need to break the bank – or your back – to beautify your yard for summer. To help you bring some life back into your yard after a long winter, RiverheadLOCAL spoke with Maria Verderber, owner of Verderber's Landscape and Nursery and Garden Center in Aquebogue.
Health
Caring for aging parents: Riverhead Town offers a wealth of resources
For those that are caring for an elderly or sick parent, there are more than a few resources that are provided by the...
