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Krupski calls for pay freeze for elected county officials, citing Suffolk’s finances
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
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
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
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?
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
The fast action of a volunteer firefighter and Cross Sound Ferry crew members saved a child from drowning off Orient Point Friday.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus confirmed in Manorville mosquito sample
A mosquito sample in Manorville has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, the cause of a rare but deadly illness in humans.
CareConnect, Northwell Health’s insurance subsidiary, to shut down
Care Connect, Northwell Health’s health insurance subsidiary, will be be shut down, the New Hyde Park-based hospital system announced today.
Toxic rust tide returns to local bays
Although not dangerous to humans, the rust tide is toxic to marine life.
Local schools generally trail state average in Common Core assessment test scores
Mattituck-Cutchogue was the only major school district on the North Fork whose students fared better than statewide averages in the 2016-2017 Common Core proficiency tests.
