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Federal emergency declaration approved for Suffolk County, Hochul says
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. — President Joe Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration in Suffolk County, New York following last week's devastating flooding, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.The declaration means Suffolk County will have access to assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for emergency work on critical infrastructure.Hochul's office said local and federal partners are still working to determine if Suffolk County qualifies for federal funding from a major disaster declaration.Hochul declared a state of emergency in the county on Friday and said the state housing authority will launch an emergency repair program for homeowners on Long Island. Under the program,...
Early morning search of Newton Avenue house documents overcrowded, unsafe conditions, Riverhead supervisor says
A long investigation into alleged overcrowded conditions at a house on Newton Avenue came to a head this week with the execution of a search warrant and the authorization of a lawsuit in State Supreme Court. Town police and code enforcement officers executed a search warrant at about 6 a.m....
2 Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors During Riverhead Compliance Check
Compliance checks were conducted at 19 retail vendors throughout the Town of Riverhead on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The operation targeted the sale of alcohol products to patrons under the age of 21. The following vendors were found not to comply:. Mobil, 3705 Middle Country Road, Calverton. Shell, 626 W. Main...
Readers sound off on defeating Trump, Harris’s platform and banana splits
A man dividing a house against itself can’t win Manhattan: Since former President Barack Obama quoted Abraham Lincoln when speaking to the Democratic National Convention, I thought an updated version of another famous Lincoln address might be appropriate. An updated version of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address: Twelve score and eight years ago, our forefathers brought forth upon this continent a ...
Alive on 25 tonight closes out the season’s final event with a laser light show in Riverhead
Tonight is the last Alive on 25 event for this summer. The popular summer street festival will culminate in a laser light show at the town square in downtown Riverhead. The popular event, sponsored and organized by the Riverhead Business Improvement District, begins at 5 p.m. and offers live music, street vendors, craft beverages, food trucks, artists, street performers and activities for kids up and down Main Street.
Suffolk bill would deny county funds to nonprofits where executive pay tops $250,000
A measure has been introduced before the Suffolk County Legislature that would prohibit county funding of a contract agency— organizations that receive county funds to help finance its work—if any person at it gets a salary “greater than” the salary of the governor of New York State, which currently is $250,000.
Suffolk County residents talk environmental justice at public forum
Dozens of Suffolk County residents spoke Wednesday night at a public forum in Wyandanch on the environmental threats affecting their communities. Most of the public comments came from Wyandanch and North Bellport residents who railed against the Brookhaven landfill and the health problems they say it’s caused, like cancer and asthma.
Manorville Water Project Hits Next Phase
The last batch of homes with private wells believed to be polluted by subterranean toxins are expected to soon be connected to the Suffolk County Water Authority system, officials said. The 64 homes were among 128 in Manorville and Calverton with wells that have tested positive for possible carcinogens in...
Paving work in Wading River this week
The Riverhead Highway Department will be paving Sound Road and Creek Road in Wading River Monday-Tuesday this week. Expect delays, Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski said. The road will be not be closed for this work, but “inconveniences may occur,” Zaleski said. “Your cooperation and patience are appreciated,” he said.
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