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Hurricane victims in Florida and Texas receive donations sent by local residents

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Donations from North Fork residents make their way to hurricane victims in both Florida and Texas.

Russell: No one in town government is trying to scuttle Sports East

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Supervisor Scott Russell says he's committed to Sports East concept and would help the developer find a new location if the ZBA denies its special exception use application.

Tropical storm watch is in effect for L.I.

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The center of Hurricane Jose is expected to track well to the southeast of Montauk Point, but tropical storm-force winds and heavy rains are expected across the East End Tuesday into Wednesday.

Shedding light on DACA: Local Dems host session on the program for ‘Dreamers’ and its controversial termination

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A 26-year-old DACA recipient who came to the U.S. from Guatemala as a child told a gathering in East Marion today about his fear for his future should the program end in March as it's set to do.

Rebuilding effort continues for historic Southold church destroyed by fire in 2015

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After voting to rebuild after a devastating fire, the First Universalist Church of Southold congregation looks forward to a brand new church.

Planned Parenthood celebrates grand opening of new office in Riverhead

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Planned Parenthood has moved into new, larger quarters in Riverhead and today celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting and tours.

Suffolk health official reports first two human cases of West Nile this year

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Most cases of West Nile produce mild symptoms and many probably go unreported, Dr. James Tomarken said.

Southold Town Planning Board member Bill Cremers resigns

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After serving 22 years on the planning board, Bill Cremers was forced to resign due to health problems.

‘Burning Kouch’ camping festival in Orient canceled after town gets restraining order

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Southold Town has stopped the Burning Kouch event planned for Orient this weekend.

Fresh & Co.’s proposed use of preserved Orient farmland draws concerns and objections from residents

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A Southold Town Planning Board hearing brought up questions and concerns about development of environmentally sensitive land.