Deborah Wetzel
Deborah Wetzel has worked in print and broadcast journalism and communications for 45 years. She lives on the North Fork.
Community News
Baiting Hollow Scout Camp to mark 100th anniversary with April 25 celebration
A century after opening on 200 acres between Sound Avenue and Long Island Sound, Camp Baiting Hollow will celebrate its 100th anniversary...
Community News
‘Visions of Freedom’ America 250 exhibit opens in Riverhead
A new Riverhead exhibit features women artists exploring freedom, democracy and empowerment through painting, mosaics and sculpture.
Real Estate
Two historic North Fork homes are getting new life through careful restoration
Two historic North Fork homes, one damaged by fire and one under renovation, are being restored instead of replaced.
Community News
Meet L.I. Farm Bureau President Laurie McBride
Laurie McBride of Mattituck is just the second woman to ever hold the position of Long Island Farm Bureau president. Read about her vision for the organization.
Community News
Riverhead’s Old Time Jam Band’s music is ‘upbeat, happy’ — and contagious
The Old Time Jam Band keeps Appalachian dance tunes alive with an upbeat, welcoming jam circle twice a month at Riverhead library.
Community News
Riverhead chef Jerry Dicecco hosts middle school French club culinary field trip
Chef Jerry Dicecco hosted the Riverhead Middle School French Club for a culinary field trip, serving up frog legs, escargot, moules-frites and crème brûlée to 8th graders.
Business
New types of businesses take root at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead
A change to the Riverhead’s outlet zoning code two years ago, expanding allowed uses beyond manufacturers outlet stores, is bearing fruit at Tanger Outlets.
Community News
The 20-year-old founder of Riverhead animal sanctuary knew at age 11 caring for animals was her life’s passion
Currently pursuing her college degree in animal science, Claire DiMenna is providing a haven for 90 animals on a 70-acre former potato farm in Riverhead.
Business
What’s new at Shoppes at East Wind, as it celebrates 10th anniversary this year
New-businesses openings and ownership changes are reshaping the open-air complex, from all-natural desserts to crafts, custom parties and exotic plants.
Community News
Public art project transforms Riverhead alley into glowing river-inspired walkway
Large, colorful neon art by Riverhead artist Clayton Orehek will soon illuminate a once-dark alleyway off Riverhead’s Main Street.
