Denise Civiletti
Riverhead must not allow auto drifting on Scott’s Pointe track without in-depth environmental review
If Scott’s Pointe wants drifting on its track beside a man-made lake dug into the aquifer, Riverhead must require the scrutiny it waived last year.
Obituaries
Dick Amper, 81, tireless advocate for L.I. pine barrens and clean drinking water
Richard “Dick” Amper, a fierce advocate for the Long Island pine barrens, and widely regarded as the driving force behind the passage of the Pine Barrens Protection Act, died Monday at age 81.
Breaking News
Sheriff announces illegal dumping arrests
Two people, including a Riverhead woman, were charged with illegal dumping in the Pine Barrens, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. announced today.
Guest Column
LaLota: Our first responders stepped up — now our government must do the same.
Gratitude for our first responders courage and dedication is not enough. Government must act swiftly to strengthen prevention policies and remove dangerous wildfire fuel.
News
Suffolk Police: Backyard fire in Manorville believed to have caused wildfire that burned 400 acres of pine barrens Saturday
Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives believe the cause is related to a fire that spread following an attempt to make s'mores at a home on North Cozine Road in Manorville.
Editorial
Firefighters battling pine barrens wildfires deserve more than our gratitude
Government must act to remove dead trees that increase fire risk and spread and make firefighting even more difficult and dangerous.
Breaking News
Update: Pine barrens wildfire in Westhampton 80% contained, arson squad investigating cause of blaze
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said last night the wildfire in the Westhampton pine barrens is nearly 80% contained. The county arson squad is investigating the cause of the blaze.
News
Ten years later: A look back at the wildfire that scorched more than 1,100 acres in Manorville, Ridge and Calverton
Today marks the 10th anniversary of a wildfire that burned more than 1,100 acres of Pine Barrens in Manorville, Ridge and Calverton. The fire, later ruled to have been intentionally set, burned for more than 24 hours.
Breaking News
Firefighters battle large brush fire in Pine Barrens preserve
Firefighters from several area departments, including Riverhead, Flanders and Wading River, are fighting a large brush fire in the Manorville Pine Barrens Sunday evening.
Breaking News
Information sought on five fires in Pine Barrens since mid-April
The fires burned 167 acres of Pine Barrens in Brookhaven and Riverhead towns over the past month, according to the State DEC.
