Paul Bennett was among the first to notice something was wrong with Center Moriches waterfowl. A 30-year resident and frequent observer of area wildlife, Bennett grew concerned when a swan he …
Once, they were everywhere. From East Patchogue to Remsenberg, along the South Shore coastline and north across much of Riverhead, duck farms drove the local economy. The Corwin family Crescent Farm …
According to Janine Bendicksen, wildlife rehabilitation director at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 90 percent of the sick and injured animals brought to them are the result of human interaction. Of these, …
The Brookhaven Fire Department responded to a fire at the Brookhaven Town Landfill with two brush trucks at around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The department took two brush trucks to the top …
You’ve got to love a guy described as “a firecracker.” That’s what Legis. Jim Mazzarella said of Robert Kelly, president of the Waterways Civic Association in Moriches. …
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species and if the public sees them, they should kill them. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the spotted lanternfly …
The Town of Brookhaven holds two recycling events in councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig’s 6th District each year. Recently, she hosted a recycling event at Eastport-South Manor Junior/Senior High …
Two more parcels located in Manorville were closed on by the Town of Brookhaven in May. Supervisor Dan Panico recently announced the parcels equal to over 9 acres of woodland will be designated as …
The Center Moriches Methodist Church will be hosting a dedication ceremony for the renovation of their 1800s cemetery. The event will be held on June 22 at 10 a.m. at the cemetery …
For more than 27 years, GP Landscape Design has been servicing the local community and beyond with custom tailored property care as well as unique design/ build installations. Install work …
The sudden mid-January chill forced most living beings to seek shelter. Few ventured out to Center Moriches’ main shopping areas. What traffic there was moved quickly through …
Twelve-year-old Moriches farmer Matt Gartelman recently celebrated his season opener in late April. His farm stand is now open this May at 87 Bernstein Boulevard with an official schedule on his …
A rare New Jersey earthquake ranked 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale was reported on April 5 at 10:23 a.m. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, the earthquake hit west of Manhattan and was felt …
“Blij dat je hier bent!” is Dutch for “Glad you are here!” It’s a greeting you will hear at the 2024 Long Island Tulip Fest at Waterdrinker Farms. …
It’s gonna cost you dearly if you illegally dump. On Feb. 29, Timothy Hughes of Shirley, who was charged with illegally dumping a 24-foot boat in the Pine Barrens in Manorville earlier in …
The Moriches Bay Garden Club currently has about 30 active members, with plans to expand. It’s not just about flowers, but also about fun and friendship—while also learning and growing, …
An approach to landscaping that’s taken root in Suffolk County has established a home at the Havens Homestead in Center Moriches. Its team of master gardeners work to recreate garden beds with …
