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Why it’s important to talk to your teen about suicide: advice from an expert
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 24. Kids need to feel safe talking to parents or other adults about the issue. It's important to ask, listen and take them seriously, according to the director of Response of Suffolk County, which runs a 24/7 crisis hotline.
County approves funding to preserve 26 acres along Brushes Creek in Laurel
Funding is in place for the purchase of nearly 26 acres along Brushes Creek in Laurel for open space preservation.
Plans for Hallock State Park, including ‘Taste NY’ shop, unveiled at stakeholders meeting with parks officials Friday
The 600-square-foot 'Taste NY' concession will sell prepackaged food and beverages as well as locally sourced items that won't compete with farm stands and wineries. The visitors center, fronting on Sound Avenue, will also offer bathrooms, an educational exhibit area and a community meeting room.
Climate change is threatening local birds – and why you should care
Over 300 species of birds in North America are at risk due to climate change, but there are things we can all do to help.
State energy authority designates Southold a ‘Clean Energy Community’
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, recognizing the town’s leadership in reducing energy use, cutting costs and driving clean energy locally, designated Southold Town a 'Clean Energy Community.'
Town warns against using recycled concrete aggregate, especially on farmland, due to toxicity concerns
Southold Town has issued a warning the public to the dangers of accepting RCA (recycled concrete aggregate) for use on farm lands and private properties.
Supervisor calls for limits on police disability benefits, light-duty assignments
In his “State of the Town” speech last week, Russell came out against state disability laws he says put an undue burden on municipalities forced to pay police officers out on disability their full pay indefinitely.
Russell’s ‘State of the Town’ speech: Another year, another plea for affordable housing in Southold Town
Supervisor Scott Russell took the opportunity of his annual “State of the Town” address last night to make another pitch for affordable rental housing in Southold.
Residential advanced on-site septic systems are now ready for installation
What happens after you flush the toilet? County officials want you to think about that — because what happens after you flush directly affects both the quality of your drinking water and the health of the waterways surrounding our island.
Southold Town offers free shredding day for residents
Southold Town residents can safely and securely dispose of sensitive documents on Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a shredding day hosted by the town behind the Peconic Recreation Center.
