A federal task force has been created to tackle the opioid crisis in New York State, home to some of the nation’s highest overdose rates, and it will be stationed on Long Island, according to a press release issued Friday by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer’s office.
Summer on the North Fork comes with warnings about ticks and concerns about the illnesses they can transmit, such as Lyme disease. But lately other lesser-known tick-borne ailments are grabbing the attention of East End locals, who reach out to experts because they are concerned the situation is worsening.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $6 million plan to comprehensively study Long Island’s water quality problems. READ
Thinking that you really need to get out of the house? Think about this: you might get fined, and charged with a crime, if you decide to take a drive. READ
Those who follow me through my social media accounts know me as the Fish Guy. In recent months however, my posts have focused more on wildlife that lives above the surface rather than below it. This change of direction is fueled by two facts. READ
The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for the western Peconic Bay area from 1 p.m. through 6 p.m. tomorrow.
According to the NWS, “onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore” in the region. READ
Shoreham-Wading River wide receiver Isreal Squires pulls in a pass for a touchdown that gave Long Island a 34-14 lead with 5 minutes 45 seconds to go. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk).
EMPIRE CHALLENGE | LONG ISLAND 34, NEW YORK CITY 27
Because of the weather, the postgame fireworks show was cancelled. That was O.K., though, because the fans had already seen a different sort of fireworks, before and during the 20th annual Empire Challenge football game.
At first, there was nature’s brand of fireworks that caused two lightning delays at Hofstra University’s James M. Shuart Stadium. And then there were the fireworks created by the Long Island offense.
Long Island’s offense provided some bolts of energy itself, beating New York City, 34-27, on Tuesday night in the annual meeting of the top senior high school players in the area. (more…)
Jessica Cagen, 13, of East Meadow at Sunday’s arts festival downtown. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Hundreds of people visited downtown Riverhead Sunday for East End Arts’ 19th annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival.
This year’s festival included an arts and crafts fair, live music, food and children’s activities.
See more Katharine Schroeder photos below.
The Rhythm Kings play for festival attendees.
A cat painting by Joanne McGiveron of East Patchogue.
Eli Fishman of Rocky Point working on his grasshopper painting.
Katie Better of Glen Cove paints an osprey.
A completed painting.
Kelly Matern, 8, of Shirley.
Kayla Durney, 16, of Hauppauge works on a sunset painting.
The crowds on Main Street.
Summer Realander, 6, of Riverhead.
A completed painting.
A completed painting.
A work in progress.
The Blue Spruce Cloggers perform.