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Local community group wins $100,000 environmental justice grant for water quality monitoring project
The Flanders, Riverside and Northampton Community Association has been awarded a $100,000 Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant by the Department of Environmental Conservation for an investigation by citizen scientists into the health of the local ecosystem.
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Flanders community blood drive set for Jan. 30, as region’s blood supply remains ‘critically low’
Seasonal blood supply shortages have worsened with the omicron surge this winter. Donations are needed more than ever. The Flanders Fire Department and FRNCA have teamed up to host a community blood drive Sunday, Jan. 30 at the Flanders Men's Club.
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Civic group files ethics complaint against Riverhead planning official
The Flanders, Riverside and Northampton Community Association has filed an ethics complaint against Riverhead planning and building administrator Jefferson Murphree in connection with his private consulting work for a developer seeking permits to build a gas station and convenience store on the Riverside traffic circle just across the town line in downtown Riverhead.
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In response to 7-Eleven proposal, community group seeks moratorium
Worried about the impacts of a proposed 7-Eleven gas gas station and convenience store on the Riverside Revitalization Action Plan, residents ask the Town of Southampton for a one-year moratorium on new gas stations and related uses in the Riverside hamlet center.
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Civic group asks Southampton Town to exercise eminent domain authority to make Riverside sewer district a reality
The future of Riverside hangs in the balance and the owners of one 20-acre parcel the town needs to build the sewage plant critical to the hamlet’s revitalization plan aren’t negotiating, civic leader says.
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Governor announces more than $750,000 for Riverside projects
The money will support the construction of a building for Children's Museum of the East End at Ludlam Park and the development of the Riverside Maritime Trail Park along the Peconic River.
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FRANCA holiday party and toy drive set for Dec. 12
FRANCA's annual holiday get-together will serve as a holiday toy collection. Wear your ugliest sweater and bring a new unwrapped toy for a fun evening planned with help from Riverside Rediscovered and Truth Community Church.
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FRNCA wins $50,000 environmental justice grant for Riverside park
The Flanders, Riverside and Northampton Community Association was awarded a $50,000 community impact grant from the State Department of Environmental Conservation, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this afternoon.
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Local residents give Head Start families a helping hand for Thanksgiving dinner
Truth Community Church, Flanders, Riverside and Northampton Community Association and Peconic Bay Power Squadron donated $1,500 to buy 104 turkeys, one for each child at Southampton Head Start.
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Trunk-or-Treat draws families out for Halloween fun Sunday afternoon
Children went trick-or-treating from decorated trunk to trunk in a family-oriented Halloween tailgate party Sunday in Ludlam Avenue Park.



































