Diocese of Rockville Centre introduces compensation program for victims of clergy sex abuse
The Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program provides survivors a way to move forward with claims and receive financial compensation.
Protecting quality of life on the North Fork: town council candidates on the issues
Questions for council candidates at Saturday's forum in Orient focused on the ever-increasing traffic volume clogging local roadways, the impacts of vineyards and “agritainment” venues on local residents, the proliferation of short-term rentals and “McMansions,” the shortage of affordable housing, and the environmental impacts of development.
Cuomo to feds: N.Y. will sue over ‘inequitable’ commercial fluke quota
New York's commercial fluke fishing quota is based on incomplete 30-year-old data and discriminates against New York commercial fishermen, according to the governor.
State Liquor Authority postpones Vineyard 48 hearing for two weeks; suspension remains in effect, winery to remain closed
An administrative hearing scheduled for today has been postponed until Oct. 26.
Town board wrap: permits for rental properties, pickleball courts in Southold and the future of Plum Island Lighthouse
At a Southold Town Board work session, discussions took place on topics ranging from pickleball to Plum Island Lighthouse.
PBMC conducts simulation of stent procedure in new cardiac catheterization lab set to open Oct. 16
Peconic Bay Medical Center will open its interim cardiac catheterization lab in one week, bringing life-saving cardiac techniques to Riverhead and the North Fork...
Columbus Day on the North Fork: What’s closed, what’s open today
Here's a rundown of what's closed for today's Columbus Day holiday.
Vineyard 48 to remain closed for long holiday weekend; State Liquor Authority to hold hearing next week
The Cutchogue winery brought an action in State Supreme Court in Manhattan seeking a stay of the emergency summary suspension issued yesterday by the N.Y. State Liquor Authority board, but withdrew the motion for a stay during a court appearance this afternoon, according to Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell.
Vineyard 48 liquor license suspended after massive altercation on Saturday, ‘disturbing record’ of extreme intoxication
Vineyard 48 has had its liquor license suspended following numerous incidents of extreme intoxication, including a large altercation there last weekend that involved some 400 drunk and disorderly patrons, according to state regulators.
After accident leaves him paralyzed, retired teacher Bob Jester battles his chronic pain with virtual reality
Former science teacher Bob Jester didn't want to become dependent on opioids after a fall broke his back, so he turned to an unconventional alternative to manage his chronic pain: virtual reality.
