Katie Morosky
Weather
Remnants of Hurricane Ian could bring heavy rain, gusty winds to Suffolk County this weekend
The remnants of Ian are expected to bring several inches of rain and gusty winds to Suffolk County tomorrow through early next week, canceling weekend events and ushering in a blustery start to October.
Health
Five omicron cases confirmed in New York, one in Suffolk County
Five cases of the omicron variant have been confirmed in New York, including one in Suffolk County, Governor Kathy Hochul announced tonight.
Breaking News
Update: Police identify man killed in fiery crash on Sound Ave. this morning
One person was killed and another injured this morning after a landscaping truck on Sound Ave. flipped over and burst into flames, according to police.
Government
Republican rout in Riverhead: Aguiar and GOP slate blow past Democrats
Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar won a resounding victory over Councilwoman Catherine Kent as Riverhead Republicans swept every race.
Weather
State of emergency declared for Long Island ahead of Hurricane Henri
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for Long Island, New York City and portions of upstate New York ahead of Hurricane Henri's arrival tomorrow.
Weather
Update: Heat and air quality advisories remain in effect through Friday night
Both the heat advisory and the air quality health advisory remain in effect Friday, July 16 through the evening.
Weather
Tropical storm watch issued for most of Long Island ahead of Elsa’s arrival Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm watch for most of Long Island ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa's arrival in the region Friday morning.
Business
New York ends most COVID restrictions as state passes vaccination milestone
Almost all of New York State’s coronavirus restrictions ended today after 70% of the state’s adult population received at least one dose of the vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced.
Community News
Mattituck Strawberry Festival to return with rides, fireworks, entertainment and — of course — strawberries
After a year postponed by the pandemic, the 66th Annual Strawberry Festival will take place Wednesday, June 16 through Sunday, June 20 in Mattituck.
Health
‘A major reopening’: New York will end most COVID capacity restrictions May 19
New York will lift most capacity restrictions on businesses statewide on May 19, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Most businesses, restaurants and offices will be permitted to operate at full capacity, so long as patrons can maintain six feet of social distancing.