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01.27.2022 News

Peconic Land Trust acquires former duck farm property in Aquebogue, securing the conservation of 100 acres

The Peconic Land Trust has acquired the former duck farm property in Aquebogue known as Broad Cove, bringing an end to a longtime effort to preserve the waterfront parcel...

04.27.2021 COVID-19

County launches commercial fishing survey for industry hit hard by COVID-19

On Monday, Suffolk County released a Long Island Commercial Fishing Survey, which aims to help the county develop an up-to-date profile of Long Island’s commercial fishing industry. Commercial fishing...

02.27.2021 News

11 rehabilitated sea turtles bound for Florida

Some precious live cargo — fortunate to be given a second chance — was loaded onto a plane Friday morning and headed for their new lives in Florida sunshine....

12.02.2020 News

Bald eagles have found a home on the North Fork

Bald eagles are on the North Fork in increasing numbers, with two possible nesting pairs on salt creeks in Southold Town. “We have had visiting eagles from other areas,”...

05.03.2020 News

Osprey on road to recovery after wind blows it into passing LIRR train in Greenport

On any given day, Joe Rocco finds himself “30 feet in a tree” somewhere on the East End. A rescuer for the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, Mr. Rocco...

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09.21.2019 Outdoors

Fishermen brace for cuts to striped bass fishing

East End fishermen are speaking out against proposed cuts that could reduce the harvest of striped bass by up to 18%, compared to 2017 levels.

04.21.2019 Outdoors

Second Earth Day EPCAL Walk scheduled for April 27

The second annual Earth Day EPCAL Walk is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

01.13.2019 Outdoors

Officials urge residents to stay off EPCAL trail during hunting season

Riverhead Town’s recreation trail at the Enterprise Park at Calverton is closed from Jan. 7 to Jan 31 to accommodate shotgun hunting season on the town-owned land. But not...

09.08.2018 Outdoors

Bow hunting lottery scheduled for Sept. 25

Riverhead Town will host its annual bow hunting lottery at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at Town Hall.

09.05.2018 Outdoors

Input sought on Riverside Maritime Trail

Southampton Town officials are seeking the community’s input on what features should be included in the initial design phase of the proposed Riverside Maritime Trail Park. The first round...

08.10.2018 Outdoors

View the Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend at Wildwood State Park

The Perseid Meteor Shower will light up the night sky this weekend. This year, during its peak, people should see about 60 to 70 meteors per hour. Find out...

06.28.2018 Outdoors

Tick specialists from Cornell Cooperative Extension share tips for ticks

While most of us go outside and take precautions to avoid ticks, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County employee Tamson Yeh does the opposite.

06.27.2018 Outdoors

Riverhead Little League eyes Iron Point Park field in Flanders

Riverhead Little League is hoping to use the field at Iron Point Park in Flanders in the future, according to Jeremy Savio, the league’s president. The Iron Point field...

05.22.2018 Outdoors

New cottages open at Wildwood State Park

New indoor accommodations at Wildwood State Park are now open to the public. State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey held a press conference Monday afternoon announcing the opening of 10...

04.25.2018 Outdoors

Taking a tour of EPCAL’s tucked away beauty on Earth Day

Christy Hawkins woke up in a panic recently. The Baiting Hollow resident had been thinking about the future of the property at Enterprise Park at Calverton that may be...

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