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08.06.2020 COVID-19

Bellone once again calls for Congress to provide disaster relief to local governments in coronavirus package

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone issued another “urgent plea” on Thursday for Congress to provide federal disaster relief to counties as they deal with the ramifications of the COVID-19...

08.06.2020 COVID-19

State lawmakers grill health commissioner on handling of nursing homes

State lawmakers questioned state health commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., Monday about a number of issues related to residential health care fatalities amid the COVID-19 pandemic during the first of...

08.05.2020 COVID-19

High-tech, past to meet at Hallockville Museum Farm

Walking around Hallockville Museum Farm may be like taking a step back in time, but the experience will soon be enhanced by futuristic technology. Thanks to a grant, Hallockville,...

08.03.2020 COVID-19

Cuomo: Parents are the ‘ultimate decision makers’ when it comes to reopening schools

As school districts across New York develop and implement reopening plans, they should maintain a consistent dialogue with parents who will be “the ultimate decision makers,” when it comes...

08.03.2020 Business

Awaiting word from the governor, Riverhead bowling alley says it’s ready to reopen

Having done so much to his bowling center, Chris Keller is awaiting one final thing before he can reopen: the green light from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Mr. Keller, owner...

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08.01.2020 COVID-19

Krupski says county executive’s decision to drop bailout plan was ‘right thing to do’

A resolution that would have diverted monies set aside to preserve open space and farmland to instead plugging Suffolk County’s budget gaps has been withdrawn, and a special meeting...

07.30.2020 COVID-19

COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new low for Suffolk County

The number of COVID-19 patients in Suffolk County hospitals fell to the lowest number since the outbreak began as new positive cases per day continue to hold steady. The...

07.29.2020 Business

Splish Splash announces it will remain closed this year

You’ll have to wait until next summer to brave the Cliff Diver or float down the Lazy River. The operators of Splish Splash Water Park announced Wednesday that the...

07.29.2020 COVID-19

After thousands attend Water Mill Chainsmokers concert, state officials decry Southampton’s decision to allow event

This post is being shared free of charge from our friends at The Southampton Press. See more great South Fork coverage at 27east.com. Thousands of concertgoers attended a charity...

07.29.2020 Community

Suffolk Boy Scouts, feeling pinch of shutdown, to receive six-figure grant

Boy Scouts are prepared. It’s in their motto. But not even the most well-prepared Scout could have had the vision to foresee 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a...

07.25.2020 COVID-19

Baseball: Riverhead Little League says, ‘Play ball!’

Even back during the darker days of the COVID-19 crisis in New York, Riverhead Little League’s leadership had remained steadfast in its conviction that, one way or another, it...

07.22.2020 COVID-19

COVID-19 cases hold steady in Suffolk County

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Suffolk County have averaged just over 50 per day for the last week, after a brief surge of more than 100 reported July...

07.22.2020 COVID-19

Salon owner requests legal aid in criminal case resulting from operating a nonessential business during shutdown

Court proceedings on Riverhead’s first case involving a violation of the public health law for operating a nonessential business during the COVID-19 pandemic were adjourned to next month after...

07.20.2020 COVID-19

Dellaquila Beauty owner to discuss plea deal following emotional arraignment

The owner of Dellaquila Beauty in Jamesport was extended an offer to negotiate a plea deal at an emotional arraignment Monday in Riverhead Town Justice Court for violating the...