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Community News
Riverhead Elks honors U.S. Flag with ceremony, student essay contest
Riverhead Elks honored winners of its annual Flag Day Essay Contest during Flag Day ceremonies at the lodge Sunday afternoon.
Government
Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold June 16-18.
Photos
Historic Wading River hosts Duck Pond Day
Wading River's beloved street fair drew a nice crowd to the historic hamlet's business district for food, vendors, entertainment and family fun.
Obituaries
Susan S. Keeney, 80
Susan S. Keeney of Calverton died May 25, 2026, at home. She was 80 years old.
Weather
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Suffolk County until 9 p.m.
Suffolk County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. Friday, with forecasters warning that storms could produce damaging wind gusts as a cold front approaches.
Weather
Air quality advisory in effect again Friday on Long Island, remains in effect through 11 p.m. Thursday
An air quality health advisory is in effect again Friday for Nassau and Suffolk counties, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Breaking News
Cops: Man stole money from Manorville shrine donation box
Suffolk County Police said a Lindenhurst man was arrested on grand larceny and other charges for stealing money from a donation box at a Manorville shrine.
Weather
Air quality health advisory for ozone issued for Long Island on Thursday
An air quality health advisory has been issued for Nassau and Suffolk counties for Thursday, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Breaking News
Rt. 58 reopened after wires downed by military transport vehicle Tuesday
Rt. 58 in Riverhead has been reopened after lanes in both directions were closed between Harrison Avenue and Roanoke Avenue due to a damaged utility pole, police said.
