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Denise Civiletti

Denise Civiletti
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Denise is a veteran local reporter and editor, an attorney and former Riverhead Town councilwoman. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including a “writer of the year” award from the N.Y. Press Association in 2015. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website.

Robert C. Casey, 92

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Robert C. Casey of Southold died at Eastern Long Island Hospital on Dec 11, 2014. He was 92 years old. Known to all as “Bob,”...

Ten-digit dialing coming to Suffolk County with second area code in 2016

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NY Public Service Commission rejects geographic split as too difficult and costly to implement — but now all calls in Suffolk will require 10-digit dialing.

‘Strong nor’easter’ forecast for Tuesday; flood, high-wind watches posted

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The National Weather Service has issued flood and high-wind watches for Long Island for Dec. 9 with a nor'easter forecast to bring heavy rain and damaging winds, with gusts up to 60 mph.

Organizational change at Long Island Farm Bureau: Gergela will not be replaced as executive director

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The farm bureau is eliminating its executive director position in favor of an administrative director and a public policy director, LIFB president said.

Consumers be warned: Hacked cameras’ live streams posted on Russian website show risk of ‘smart’ TVs, Schumer says

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The posting last week on a Russian website of live video streams from inside thousands of homes is a stark warning to consumers about the security risks posed by these devices, which come equipped with cameras and Internet access, Schumer said.

Black Friday violence: Man stabbed in fight at Riverhead outlet mall

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A man was stabbed in a fight at the Lids factory outlet store at a packed shopping mall in Riverhead during the early morning hours of Black Friday.

Cops: Fifth suspect in alleged Southold gang attack charged in Riverhead shooting

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The fifth suspect charged in a brutal Southold gang attack last month has been charged with a shooting in Riverhead — allegedly using the same gun.

North Fork firefighters battle blaze at Jamesport condo complex

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Jamesport firefighters made a quick stop of a raging fire at a Sound-front condominium complex, thanks to tanker trucks from six area fire departments. The water supply from fire hydrants is inadequate, Jamesport fire chief says.

Patrick J. Restivo, 78

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Death notice: Dr. Patrick J. Restivo, 78, of Westhampton Beach

Martin ‘Sonny’ Zaneski, 77

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Obituary of 56-year Riverhead volunteer firefighter Martin "Sonny" Zaneski, who died Nov. 5, 2014 at age 77.