Katie Blasl
Katie, winner of the 2016 James Murphy Cub Reporter of the Year award from the L.I. Press Club, is a reporter, editor and web developer for the LOCAL news websites. A Riverhead native, she is a 2014 graduate of Stony Brook University. Email Katie
Another local creek closed to shellfish and gastropod harvesting
Shellfish and gastropods in James Creek tested positive for the marine biotoxin saxitoxin, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
‘Massive’ die-off of turtles: Dozens of dead diamondback terrapins wash up along Flanders Bay beaches
The bloated bodies of dozens of diamondback terrapins have been found scattered across the shores of several Jamesport and Flanders beaches since late April.
Food start-ups are thriving on the North Fork, thanks to Stony Brook Business Incubator in Calverton
"The beauty of it is that they’re giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to start a business with low cost," said Emmett Carey, who runs Linda's Baking Company with his wife, Linda, at the Stony Brook Business Incubator.
Boating safety certification, necessary for some to operate motorboats, can now be completed online
This month, New York State will allow would-be boaters to complete their boating safety certification through online courses, rather than exclusively through an eight-hour classroom-based course.
Peconic Bay Medical Center to offer healthcare to veterans at its Manorville campus
“It’s been a long wait for the veterans on the East End that have to travel to Northport for all their major surgeries and doctors appointments,” said Councilman John Dunleavy. “Now they can just come here to Manorville."
What you can do to help save local honey bees — and why you should care
Honey bees give us a lot more than just honey. From fruits and veggies to nuts and beans, they are responsible for one out of every three mouthfuls of food you eat.
North Fork documentary: Filmmaker seeks subjects for his documentary, aims to capture life on the North Fork
Filmmaker Scott Goldberg will document the North Fork over the course of a year, beginning this summer. He is still looking for subjects to interview.
‘Loophole’ in the Craft Beverage Act prevents distilleries from offering some spirits in tasting rooms
Distilleries are currently unable to serve certain spirits in their tasting rooms unless at least 75 percent of their ingredients are grown in New York, but some spirits require ingredients that can't be found on local farms.
Thirty musicians, one guitar: Local singer-songwriters produce album to benefit homeless shelter
All proceeds from the concert and the CD sales will be donated to Maureen’s Haven.
Bald eagle sightings around North Fork get attention of birders and state DEC
Thanks to decades of environmental conversation efforts and legislation, our nation’s mascot has become an increasingly frequent sight on the North Fork.
