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06.21.2023 Environment

Cyanobacteria found in South Merritts Pond

While the air over Long Island was brown as a result of Canadian wildfires recently, the water in one part of Riverhead was blue and green. South Merritts Pond...

06.10.2022 Business

With new $460K grant, Long Island Science Center a step closer to rooftop planetarium

The Long Island Science Center has received yet another large grant for its proposed rooftop planetarium and other features in downtown Riverhead. This time, the grant is for $460,000...

12.15.2021 News

Long Island Science Center awarded $1.1M in funds it will use for new planetarium

The Long Island Science Center in Riverhead was the big winner in New York State Economic Development Funding awards, which were announced by South Fork Assemblyman Fred Thiele (I-Sag...

10.20.2021 Community

Science Center planning temporary move to Tanger

The Long Island Science Center will be moving from its current Peconic Avenue location into a larger temporary space at Tanger Outlets, according to Larry Oxman, president of the...

05.26.2021 News

Long Island Science Center plans rooftop planetarium that could seat up to 100 people

A new rooftop planetarium and event space will be the “crowning component” of the Long Island Science Center’s plans to expand its programming into the former Swezey’s building on...

02.14.2020 Government

Officials formally announce Science Center’s in contract to buy former Swezey’s department store

Three long-vacant buildings in downtown Riverhead could be getting a boost soon. The Long Island Science Center is in contract to buy the former Swezey’s department store, a new...

02.11.2020 Government

Science center and Town Square plans move forward

Two recently acquired state grants will be used to create a Town Square along the Peconic Riverfront and a permanent home for the Long Island Science Center adjacent to...

12.15.2019 Government

New partnership aims to foster kids’ interest in science and technology

A new partnership between a Hauppauge robotics firm and the Long Island Science Center will foster curriculum and programs to help young people prepare to enter the workforce, Riverhead...

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