Environment
Sacred Indigenous site at heart of preserved Shoreham forest
Deep in the newly preserved woods around the former Shoreham nuclear plant sits Split Rock, a glacial formation that the Unkechaug Nation considers one of the most sacred sites on Long Island.
Community News
National Grid volunteers clean up and landscape Riverhead train station
Volunteers from National Gird beautified the Long Island Rail Road station in Riverhead on Friday, planting new shrubs and flowers to spruce up a neglected and littered area.
News
Resurfacing of Middle Country Road in Calverton scheduled to take place in 2027: State DOT says
Potholes in the deteriorated pavement along NY-25 in Calverton are being filled, but resurfacing won't take place until 2027, a State DOT spokesperson said. Update on roadwork planned for state roads in town.
News
National Grid starting gas main installation project on East Main Street in Riverhead next week
National Grid plans to begin a new gas main installation project along a section of East Main Street in Riverhead next week. Traffic flow and parking will be impacted, officials said.
Breaking News
Update: National Grid says system now operating well, asks customers to continue to conserve during peak hours through Wednesday
National Grid issued an urgent request to cut back on natural gas usage, citing interstate pipeline equipment problems caused by frigid weather and heavy holiday demand.
Community News
National Grid employees distribute food to needy families for Thanksgiving
Around 100 families received food, which included either a turkey, ham or chicken with potatoes and vegetables, as well as a box mix to make a dessert. The food was distributed by volunteer National Grid employees.
Community News
Workshop on state utility debt relief program scheduled for Wednesday night in Riverhead
The workshop will help low-income PSEG Long Island and National Grid customers eliminate their utility debt. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Riverhead.
Community News
Food and flu shots distributed to those in need ahead of holiday season
The North Fork Spanish Apostolate partnered with National Grid and Northwell Health on Thursday to give food and flu shots to needy families ahead of the holiday season.
News
Town board authorizes supervisor to sign $1.5 million community benefits agreement with solar developer
The town board last week approved the community benefits agreement with L.I. Solar, a joint venture of NextEra Energy Resources and National Grid.
News
Hearing on proposed National Grid rate hike set for Aug. 1 in Riverhead
The 6.9-percent delivery rate increase means a 'typical residential heating customer' on Long Island would see a $7.14 monthly increase in their bill, National Grid says in its filing with the NYS Public Service Commission.
