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Among impacts of burgeoning local tourism: the high cost of beach cleanup

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Southold Town has seen an increase of illegal dumping at beaches and road ends in recent years.

Cutchogue mourns death of fire commissioner, ex-chief and 24-year member Andrew McCaffery, 41

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Cutchogue Fire Department and the Cutchogue community are mourning the death of Commissioner and ex-chief Andrew McCaffery, who died Saturday after a battle with cancer. He was 41 years old.

Photos: Celebrating diversity at Southold Anti-Bias Task Force’s eighth annual community picnic

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A community comes together to celebrate its diversity with food, entertainment and good company.

Photos: Second annual ‘Sauce Boss’ contest raises money to feed the hungry

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Victoria Witczak, a 12-year-old Cutchogue girl, hosted a fundraiser to help raise money to benefit Katie's Krops.

Renowned pianist Steven Blier brings New York Festival of Song to Orient

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For the fifth year, the New York Festival of Song kicks off with a concert at Poquatuck Hall in Orient.

From prevention to treatment: What all North Fork residents need to know about ticks and tick-borne illness

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Learn about the types of diseases carried by the different species of ticks found on Eastern Long Island and the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options available.

Free family movie on the big screen in Tasker Park Friday: Disney’s ‘Moana’

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Bring the family to enjoy a showing of "Moana" in Tasker Park Friday evening.

Peconic Landing to celebrate 15th anniversary with free concert, fireworks

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Peconic Landing will host its annual End of Summer Celebration with a performance by the Atlantic Wind Symphony and fireworks show – free to all – on Labor Day weekend.

Photos: L.I. Wine Council’s Harvest East End celebrates the best of the region

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Harvest East End brought a sellout crowd to Martha Clara Vineyards this afternoon to celebrate the wine, food and culture of the East End.

‘Color North Fork’ books and postcards depict favorite local scenes and landmarks

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From Briermere Farms to Bug Light, local landmarks and notable places across the North Fork are the subjects of two new coloring books and postcards created by a 22-year-old part-time Greenport resident.