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
Free trolley service to North Fork vineyards, eateries and hotels launches with smartphone app
The service will run each Saturday through November 11 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Two trolleys ride the route simultaneously, so that a trolley arrives at each stop approximately every 20 minutes.
Mattituck man attempting to escape from submerged Jeep in flash flood is rescued by passing highway superintendent
Tom Keane was driving his Jeep through today's sudden downpour when he encountered what appeared to be a passable puddle on Bray Avenue. But when the 61-year-old Mattituck man attempted to drive around the flooded area of the road, his vehicle was suddenly swept into the rising waters of the adjacent sump.
Harborfront Inn and sister hotel listed for sale, owners hope to ‘focus on winery’
The Harborfront Inn on Front Street has been put on the market by owners Michael and Constantine Kontokosta, who say a sale would allow them to “focus on our growing winery.”
Fourth of July Guide 2017: Parades, fireworks, carnivals on the North Fork
A complete guide for fireworks, parades and carnivals on the North Fork this Fourth of July.
Where to watch 2017 Fourth of July fireworks on the North Fork
Fourth of July falls in the middle of the week this year, which means there are two weekends of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. Here are all the Fourth of July firework shows planned over the next few weeks.
Mattituck street fair set for July 8 with crowning of Little Miss and Mr Mattituck
Mattituck Chamber of Commerce's annual street fair will return for its 40th year next Saturday on Love Lane, featuring live music, lots of food and a craft fair – as well as the popular Little Miss and Mr. Mattituck contest.
M&T Bank will close Southold branch a year after acquiring location from Hudson City Savings Bank
M&T Bank will also close one other branch on the East End, located in Hampton Bays. The bank's Riverhead branch will remain open.
Southold hunkers down as major snowstorm approaches
Southold schools and businesses are closing tomorrow in anticipation of dangerous travel conditions, 55 mile per hour wind gusts and possible power outages.
Blizzard watch issued for Tuesday’s storm, 12 to 18 inches of snow forecast
A significant snowstorm is expected to bring between 12 to 18 inches of snow to the area Tuesday, with wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
Winter storm watch forecasts up to 10 inches of snow on Long Island, locally higher amounts possible
A winter storm watch is calling for six to ten inches of snow Thursday, with locally higher amounts possible.
