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Air quality health advisory for ozone in effect Friday across Long Island

by Jun 4, 2026
An air quality health advisory for ground-level ozone will be in effect Friday from 11 a.m.

John F. Woodson, 100

by Jun 4, 2026
John F. Woodson of Riverhead died May 27, 2026, at NYU Langone-Brookhaven. He was 100 years old.

Paul Scott Raynor, 61

by Jun 4, 2026
Paul Scott Raynor of Aquebogue died May 31, 2026, at home. He was 61 years old.

Police seek help locating 17-year-old reported missing from Riverhead

by Jun 3, 2026
Riverhead police are asking for the public’s help locating Luis Zometa Acosta, 17, who was reported missing after leaving his Elton Avenue residence May 30, 2026.

Frances Sandstrom, 98

by Jun 2, 2026
Frances Sandstrom of Aquebogue died June 1, 2026, at Acadia Nursing Center. She was 98 years old.

Claire E. Brassil, 77

by Jun 1, 2026
Claire E. Brassil of Manhattan and Southold died May 30, 2026, at the Westhampton Care Center. She was 77 years old.

Judy Blackwell Kavasch, 82

by Jun 1, 2026
Judy Blackwell Kavasch of Aquebogue died May 29, 2026. She was 82 years old.

Latest real estate transfers 

by May 31, 2026
What's the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the weekly report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. 

Thomas G. Tynan Jr., 94

by May 31, 2026
Thomas G. Tynan Jr. of Southold died May 27, 2026. He was 94 years old.
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Emergency preparedness training offered in Jamesport

by May 29, 2026
Free emergency preparedness training will be offered June 11 at the Jamesport Meeting House. Advance registration is required.