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Obituaries
Gavyn Avery Drago, 17
Gavyn A. Drago of Mattituck died Sept. 4, 2026. He was 17 years old.
Breaking News
Riverhead man charged with possessing, promoting child sexual performance
Suffolk County Police said a Riverhead man was arrested Sept. 4 after detectives executed a search warrant at a Duryea Street home and seized multiple cell phones. He was charged with possessing and promoting a sexual performance by a child.
Crime
Police seek public’s help identifying two women wanted for shoplifting in Riverhead
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead police are seeking the public’s help to identify two women suspected of stealing clothing from Marshalls on Old Country Road on May 14.
Community News
LIR Clothing hosts 14th annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Unity Park: photos
Backpacks filled with school supplies and goodies were given away to dozens of eager kids Saturday at the 14th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Unity Park in Riverhead.
Breaking News
Flanders man, 37, killed crossing Flanders Road, Southampton police say
A 37-year-old Flanders man died after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing Flanders Road early Sunday morning, Southampton Town police said.
Obituaries
Walter H. Berry, 61
Walter H. Berry of Southold died Aug. 29, 2026, at home. He was 61 years old.
Obituaries
Eileen Patricia Michel, 71
Eileen Patricia Michel of Southold died Aug. 28, 2026. She was 71 years old.
Obituaries
Marilyn Jean Marschean, 93
Marilyn J. Marschean of Southold died Aug. 26, 2026. She was 93 years old.
Weather
Fog may turn locally dense for Friday morning commute, NWS says
Fog is expected to reduce visibility across Long Island and the New York City metro area through midmorning Friday, with locally dense fog possible during the morning commute, according to a special weather statement issued by the National Weather Service in Upton.
