News
Watch out for turtle crossings: Give ’em a brake
Turtles come out of hibernation in May and June to mate and breed. Since all 11 species of turtles native to New York are in decline, even the loss of one breeding female can have a significant effect on the local population.
Government
Town Board wrap: Farm Country Kitchen suit settled, support for turtle rescue in Jamesport, Rugged Maniac race gets green light
Rundown of hearings and actions taken at the July 18, 2017 Riverhead Town Board meeting.
News
‘Massive’ die-off of turtles: Dozens of dead diamondback terrapins wash up along Flanders Bay beaches
The bloated bodies of dozens of diamondback terrapins have been found scattered across the shores of several Jamesport and Flanders beaches since late April.