A Rare Visitor to Long Island Is Driving Birders Cuckoo

A common cuckoo, a species native to Europe and Asia, made several recent appearances in Riverhead, N.Y. The birds have been ...

Long Island economic group seeks $50 million to aid tech startups

Long Island is competing with the state's nine other regions for funding for projects to spur economic growth.

Birders going ‘cuckoo' after unexpected sighting in New York City area

The common cuckoo is typically found from Europe to Japan, with the majority of the population wintering in Africa. But one ...

New York said this pipeline would contaminate Staten Island waters with mercury. Now it’s back for a fourth try.

The pipeline failed three times to get a legally mandated permit in the past. It's trying for the fourth time this year.

Gov. Hochul unveils $135M for NY water infrastructure upgrades

Governor Hochul announced a $135 million funding initiative to support critical water and sewer infrastructure projects across New York.The Environmental Facili ...
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As shutdown drags on, Riverhead food pantries brace for SNAP funding halt

With federal SNAP funding set to run out this weekend, food pantries across Riverhead are seeing a surge in demand. Volunteers say shelves could soon run bare as more families turn to them for help.