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2014 0613 vegetables

Expert tips for starting your own vegetable garden

by Jul 5, 2014
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.
2014 0705 mosquito

How to protect yourself from West Nile this summer

by Jul 5, 2014
One bird from Suffolk County has tested positive so far this year for the West Nile virus, a disease which has killed 7...
2014 0627 bicycle

Family fitness: Five ways to stay fit this summer

by Jun 27, 2014
Staying healthy and fit through a regular exercise route can be a challenge for a busy family, but Greg Trent, a personal trainer...
2014 0620 patiogarden

No room for a garden? Local expert gives tips on patio planting

by Jun 20, 2014
How to turn your backyard patio into a canvas for your garden with community horticulture specialist Robin Simmen.
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Most common causes for emergency room visits

by Jun 19, 2014
Between the hours of waiting for doctors, running tests and anxiously awaiting results, there is never a truly good time to visit the...
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Keeping your kids safe while they swim this summer

by Jun 12, 2014
Every day, an average of ten people die from unintentional drowning in the United States. The Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force was...
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Local agents say market is hot for first-time homebuyers

by Jun 6, 2014
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...
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What to expect when you or a loved one is suffering a stroke

by Jun 4, 2014
If you suspect that you or a loved one is suffering a stroke, the first thing you should do is call 911 or...
2014 0529 realestate

Beautifying your yard without breaking the bank: Five tips from Verderber’s

by May 30, 2014
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.
Riverhead senior center employee Tom Lassandro loads lunches into the Meals on Wheels truck this morning. (Photo: Peter Blasl)

Caring for aging parents: Riverhead Town offers a wealth of resources

by May 28, 2014
  For those that are caring for an elderly or sick parent, there are more than a few resources that are provided by the...