Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons

Just last week, 36 turtles were found dead or had to be euthanized because of traumatic injuries, the founder of Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons said. The toll so far this year is double the number killed all last year.

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.

Rundown of hearings and actions taken at the July 18, 2017 Riverhead Town Board meeting.

The bloated bodies of dozens of diamondback terrapins have been found scattered across the shores of several Jamesport and Flanders beaches since late April.