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Planners discuss mixed-use development and residential subdivision on 16 acres in Calverton
The public got a first look last week at plans for a mixed-use development on Middle Country Road in Calverton, with 36 apartments and 30,000 square feet of commercial space, as well as an adjoining nine-lot residential subdivision. Plans for the 15.9-acre site were aired at the Riverhead Planning Board...
Mosquitoes in Aquebogue, Riverhead test positive for West Nile virus
Mosquitoes collected earlier this month from Riverhead and Aquebogue tested positive for West Nile virus, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services said today. Sixteen mosquito samples collected across the county on July 9 and 10, including one collected from Aquebogue and one collected from Riverhead, were infected with the virus, which can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, the county agency said in a press release. There have been no West Nile virus cases in humans reported this season.
Proposed two-family home on Rt. 25 in Calverton draws objections: Riverhead Town Board wrap
Two of the five public hearings held by the Riverhead Town Board at its regular meeting last week drew substantial community comment. Both were hearings on applications for land uses that are allowed by the zoning code but require special permits from the Town Board. A proposed medical office building...
The 2 Islanders who took the stage with ‘Dogs In A Pile’ at GSB Music Fest
Greater Long Island coverage is funded in part by Toresco & Simonelli, a boutique injury and family law firm in West Islip. They fight for their clients. Click here to learn more and to get in touch. When the popular jam band Dogs In A Pile took the stage this...
New chamber of commerce HQ opens in Farmingville
Elected officials joined business leaders Sunday at a ribbon-cutting event for the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce new headquarters. The new 1,500-square-foot building at 10 Maple Lane in F...
Labor law opens local business up to lawsuits
The Medford Dairy Queen owners and sisters, Michelle Robey and Patricia DeMint, of Center Moriches, were recently hit by a class action lawsuit, which included a decades-old labor law aiming to protect manual laborers, possibly forcing them to consider selling. THE LAW. New York State Labor Law requires “manual workers”...
Pickleball players seek more courts at Veterans Park; town officials say new private facilities can meet demand
Riverhead Town needs more pickleball courts at Veterans Park in Calverton, according to a group of avid pickleball players about 160 strong who play at the park on weekday mornings. Other pickleball fans use the three existing courts at the park during other times of the day, with the largest...
New York State Park receives major upgrades after 100 years
Stony Brook State Park unveiled over $4M worth of upgrades to the 100-year-old park. During its Centennial Anniversary, the park gained new features, including pathways for walkers to access historic trails and the renovated swimming area. The project included the construction of a new 1,700 square-foot visitors' bathhouse with changing...
ESTEEMED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE HAMLET REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER RECEIVES THE DISTINGUISHED ELI PICK AWARD
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , July 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award was presented to Stephanie Malone, the renowned administrator at The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset, in recognition of her outstanding commitment and leadership to the center. In honor of...
New York residents oppose rural medical building proposal
A proposed 14,999-square-foot medical office building — and an accompanying traffic light — in Aquebogue, N.Y., is facing opposition from residents, according to a July 21 report from the East End Beacon. Residents are concerned that the project will create "suburban creep" along a rural, scenic byway. "This...
Patchogue Arts Council Exhibits, Murals and Community Art
The vibrant storefront space at 20 Terry Street has been a hotbed for art well over a decade. The latest offering at the Patchogue Arts Council’s Museum of Contemporary Art LI (MoCA-L.I.) is the annual juried exhibition, “Patchworks.”. “We invite a guest curator, in this case, Lisa Petker...
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