12.11.2021 Agriculture New legislation will allow kelp cultivation in Peconic Estuary New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Dec. 7 permitting Suffolk County to lease underwater land in the Peconic Estuary for kelp and other seaweed cultivation, according to...
04.13.2021 Environment Under state budget, Peconic Estuary Program to receive twice the funding An organization focused on protecting the waterways and wetlands surrounding Peconic Bay is set to get a major boost in funding under the state budget. The Peconic Estuary Partnership...
01.05.2021 News Kayaker who died in Peconic Bay remembered for adventurous spirit An 18-year-old kayaker whose body was recovered from Peconic Bay Saturday night is being remembered for his gentle and adventurous spirit. “I never felt like I had to worry...
08.20.2020 Environment Dolphins are showing up more often in local waters — to the delight of boaters Some beachgoers may be sticking to the sand after recent reports of shark sightings on the South Shore, but those venturing out onto the water in recent weeks have...
08.08.2020 Government ‘TrumpStock’ makes its way across Peconic Bay, drawing a crowd of supporters and detractors in Montauk About 40 boats turned out in the Peconic Bay Friday for a fundraising parade promoted by the president’s eldest son, who also made an appearance at the event. “TrumpStock”...
12.06.2019 Agriculture Cuomo requests federal support following scallop die-off in local bays Gov. Andrew Cuomo is requesting federal support to address the recent scallop die-off, which killed an estimated 90 to 100% of adult scallops between last spring and fall in...
11.15.2019 Agriculture ‘Alarm has sounded’ after scallop die-off of 95 to 100% in some areas After a “near-unprecedented” scallop die-off in Peconic Bay, Suffolk County legislators on Thursday outlined efforts underway to investigate the cause.
11.05.2019 Environment Slim pickings on opening days of scallop season Donna King of Shelter Island said she and her husband Wayne couldn’t have asked for a better day as they set out at sunrise Monday from Congdons Creek for...
