07.26.2023 Community In twist, Riverhead removes the terms ‘migrants’ and ‘asylum seekers’ from controversial executive order In the latest twist in the Town of Riverhead’s legal battle with New York City to prevent the placement here of migrants and asylum seekers being bussed from the...
06.07.2023 Government New York City sues Riverhead, Suffolk County and dozens of municipalities over migrant ‘state of emergency’ orders The fate of tens of thousands of migrants bused to New York City since last spring could ultimately be determined by the courts. The city filed a lawsuit...
05.22.2023 Business Riverhead extends controversial migrant ‘state of emergency’ Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar has extended a controversial executive order declaring a state of emergency in an effort to prevent Mayor Eric Adams of New York City— which has...
06.24.2015 Sports Football: SWR’s Squires catches TD pass in Long Island win 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...
05.19.2015 Business High-speed ferry to carry passengers from NYC to East End Weary travelers tired of sitting in traffic and who can’t afford those fancy helicopter rides will soon have a new way to travel the tri-state area. The Bridgeport-Port Jefferson...
02.04.2014 Community Fresh Air Fund looking for volunteer families to host kids Live on the North Fork and want to make a difference this year? Your backyard and the region’s starry sky could be just the ticket when it comes to...
09.15.2013 News Local donkey wins mascot award at NYC tugboat race A boat is probably the last place you’d expect to find a donkey, but it’s the perfect fit for Buddy. The miniature donkey, owned by Jimmy and Debora Miller...