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North Fork Pride caps month of parades and events across the island

by Jun 2, 2026
North Fork Pride returns to Greenport June 27, capping a month of Pride events across Long Island.

Classic cars roll into Riverhead to raise money for Ukraine

by Jun 1, 2026
A 1930 Duesenberg Model J stole the show at the Peconic Bay Region Antique Automobile Club 'Blessing of the Cars' Saturday, held to benefit the people of Ukraine. Photo gallery,

Riverhead’s chalk-art festival turns 30

by Jun 1, 2026
Scenes from the 30th annual Mosaic street-painting festival Sunday.
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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.

Satchel Paige game at forgotten Riverhead stadium inspires local history project

by May 26, 2026
A forgotten Riverhead stadium where Satchel Paige pitched in 1950 inspired a new effort to preserve local stories before they disappear.

Scaled-back Memorial Day ceremony takes place after rain stops Monday afternoon

by May 26, 2026
A scaled-back ceremony Monday in observance of Memorial Day took place at the war monument outside Pulaski Street Intermediate School. Photos.

Memorial Day parade, ceremonies canceled due to weather forecast

by May 24, 2026
The Memorial Day parade and ceremonies scheduled for Monday in Riverhead are canceled due to anticipated inclement weather.

‘Decoration Day’ at Calverton National: flags placed at gravesites throughout cemetery

by May 24, 2026
Nearly 5,000 volunteers turned out to place flags at Calverton National Cemetery's 230,000 gravesites Saturday ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. Photos.

Northwell’s East End walk raises $131K for cancer services, breast health programs at PBMC

by May 23, 2026
More than 250 people took part in the 2026 East End Health Walk at RGNY Vineyard, raising $131,472 to support cancer services and breast health programs at Peconic Bay Medical Center.
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NY Blood Center warns of blood shortage ahead of Memorial Day weekend

by May 20, 2026
New York Blood Center says blood donations are down sharply heading into Memorial Day weekend as hospitals prepare for summer trauma season.