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Weather
Frost advisory in effect until 9 a.m. Saturday
Temperatures are expected to fall into the mid-30s overnight, with some locations potentially dropping to 25 to 30 degrees in parts of the Pine Barrens, the weather service said.
Obituaries
Stanley J. Nabrezny, 82
Hanley J. Nabrezny of Wading River died Oct. 19, 2026, at Stony Brook University Hospital. He was 82 years old.
Obituaries
Diane Gail Palumbo, 83
Diane Gail Palumbo of Mattituck died Oct. 13, 2026, at home. She was 83 years old.
Government
Public safety advisory: Bow hunting underway at EPCAL
Visitors to Veterans Memorial Park and other parts of the EPCAL site are advised to stay on the walking path and should not enter wooded areas where active deer hunting is taking place.
Breaking News
Riverhead man pleads guilty in pandemic grant fraud case
A Riverhead man accused of using falsified tax returns to obtain state pandemic relief grants for Brooklyn residents has pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny.
Board of Education
Riverhead students recognize school board members for their service
Riverhead students recognized Board of Education members for their service during the board’s Oct. 14 meeting, with presentations highlighting their involvement in schools and support for student programs.
Upcoming
She Carries the Nation: Honoring Native Women
An evening honoring the strength, stories and legacy of Native women, featuring speakers, a panel discussion, cultural performances, tribal vendors and traditional food samples.
Obituaries
Joseph S. Suspenski, 97
Joseph S. Suspenski of Calverton died Oct. 13, 2026, at Peconic Bay Medical Center. He was 97 years old.
Obituaries
John M. Shuot, 79
John M. Shuot of Riverhead died Oct. 9, 2026, at PBMC. He was 79 years old.
