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Update: North Fork businesses team up to help victims of Hurricane Harvey

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Supplies will be collected locally and driven directly to Corpus Christi, Texas, to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Former highway superintendent slams job being done by his successor

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Former longtime highway superintendent Peter Harris had harsh criticism for his successor at Tuesday night's town board meeting, which surprised Superintendent Vincent Orlando.

Members of the 106th Rescue Wing save hundreds from Houston floods: video

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Since arriving in Texas, members of the 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton have rescued 345 people, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this afternoon.

Resident brings Confederate flag complaint to town board, seeking code clarification and statement of principle

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The town board will get an opinion from the town attorney on whether the code requires a permit to fly a flag at a town recreational site.

Krupski calls for pay freeze for elected county officials, citing Suffolk’s finances

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A proposal by County Legislator Al Krupski to freeze pay for elected officials in county government will be considered by a legislative committee today and may come before the full body at next week's general meeting in Riverhead.

Southold Town releases informational video on affordable housing

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The Southold Town Housing Advisory Committee hopes to use the information in the video to dispel any misconceptions about affordable housing.

Lightning strike damages Southold Police headquarters dispatch room

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Damage to the newly renovated dispatch room could total $35,000 or more.

As its financial woes mount, ELIH anxiously waits for state to green-light merger with Stony Brook

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Eastern Long Island Hospital's operating losses more than tripled in 2016 compared to the year before, reaching more than $5.2 million.

What will CareConnect shutdown mean to local subscribers?

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Northwell Health's decision to end operations of its wholly owned insurance subsidiary will not play out the way Health Republic's abrupt shutdown did two years ago, according to local insurance agents.

‘I wondered if we would get there in time’: Cross Sound Ferry mate on rescue of child off Orient Point Friday

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The fast action of a volunteer firefighter and Cross Sound Ferry crew members saved a child from drowning off Orient Point Friday.