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10.13.2019 Police

Smokey Bear sign stolen from Otis Pike Preserve in Manorville

A Smokey Bear sign installed in Manorville in August was cut down and stolen during the week of Oct. 7 and DEC officials are seeking the public’s help to...

08.13.2019 Environment

DEC dedicates Smokey Bear Field on 75th anniversary of iconic campaign

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has named a field at the Otis Pike Preserve West in Manorville after Smokey Bear, in honor of the advertising icon’s...

11.19.2018 Government

Supervisor says 600-acre building cap not included in sale contract

While Riverhead Town officials have said for much of the past few years that the state Department of Environmental Conservation will only allow about 600 acres to be developed...

10.30.2017 Environment

DEC: Heavy rain leads to shellfish harvesting closure

Shellfish harvesting has been temporarily prohibited in areas across Long Island, including in Riverhead and Southold towns, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced Monday.

10.23.2017 Environment

Mute swan public hearing set for input on DEC management plan

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will host a public hearing Oct. 26 to give residents a chance to discuss a revised mute swan management plan.

09.07.2017 Environment

Local fishermen frustrated by state shutdown on fluke

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation temporarily closed down commercial fluke fishing last Wednesday, as fishermen have reached their quota limits.

08.07.2016 Agriculture

Commercial bluefish season to remain open

The commercial season for Atlantic bluefish in New York State will remain open after it appeared the season would end about three months earlier than usual.

07.23.2016 Outdoors

Commercial bluefish season could come to early end

The commercial season for Atlantic bluefish in New York State could end prematurely following a pending decision from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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