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Retirement celebration for Rev. Charles A. Coverdale set for Oct. 24

by Oct 1, 2026
A retirement celebration honoring Pastor Emeritus Rev. Charles A. Coverdale will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Majestic Gardens, 420 Route 25A, Rocky Point.

Rural & Migrant Ministry to host open house at Riverhead center Saturday

by Oct 1, 2026
Rural & Migrant Ministry will host Cultivating Justice & Growing Together, an open house fundraiser for its Amandla Center, on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. at 573 Roanoke Ave. in Riverhead.
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Meet the Candidates night

by Oct 1, 2026
FRNCA will host a Meet the Candidates Night featuring candidates for Southampton Town supervisor and Town Trustees on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.

Big Duck’s 95th birthday celebration set for Saturday in Flanders

by Oct 1, 2026
Friends of The Big Duck and the Flanders Village Historical Society will celebrate the Big Duck’s 95th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Duck Ranch, 1012 Flanders Road in Flanders.

SNAP recipients may reapply as new work-rule period begins

by Oct 1, 2026
New York begins a new three-year tracking period for SNAP work requirements Oct. 1, allowing some people who lost benefits under the prior period to reapply.

Nor’easter doesn’t stop North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 28th Annual 5K

by Sep 29, 2026
Despite rainy, windy weather from a lingering nor'easter, a good crowd turned out Sunday for the North Fork Breast Health Coalition's 28th annual 5K walk at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead.
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League of Women Voters to host State Senate debate and midterm election forum

by Sep 21, 2026
The League of Women Voters will host a Sept. 28 debate between the candidates for New York's 1st Senate District and a Sept 30 forum on voting rights and the 2026 midterm elections.

NFBHC 28th Annual 5K Walk

by Sep 19, 2026
The North Fork Breast Health Coalition is holding the 28th Anniversary “5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” on Sunday, September 27.

Wading River firefighter named District 1 Volunteer Firefighter of the Year

by Sep 19, 2026
Wading River Fire Department First Lieutenant Matthew Jakubowsky was honored by the County Legislature for his achievements as a Wading River volunteer firefighter.

CANCELED: Riverhead Fire Department open house

by Sep 19, 2026
The free family event will offer fire truck tours, live demonstrations, fire safety education and children’s activities. Meet local volunteer firefighters, with fire truck tours and live demonstrations.