The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for long Island as Tropical Storm Fay makes its way up the Eastern coastline. The storm could bring heavy rain and tropical-force winds to the East End Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. A flash flood watch was also issued for parts of the East End, with two to four inches of rain expected. The exact track of the storm has yet to be determined. Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph can be expected, with gusts to 50 mph possible, according to the weather service, Friday afternoon and evening. 9 Jul 2020 by Staff Writer
A Riverhead man was arrested Thursday morning in connection with an assault at the Suffolk County bus stop at the traffic circle in Riverside after Southampton Town Police said that an argument over wearing a protective face covering became physical. Ernest Ryshaun Clay, 43, of Riverhead was arrested at about 9:45 a.m. and charged with third degree assault, a misdemeanor, police said. When police arrived at the scene, they found a 46-year old woman suffering from a laceration to her head. She told police she had been riding the bus and asked Mr. Clay to don a mask while on ... by Kitty Merrill
There have been numerous Black Lives Matter protests held in Suffolk County in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis in May. Here in the five towns of the East End, there have been nearly a dozen, and they’ve all been well-attended and peaceful — free of violence, free of looting, free of vandalism. Organizers here largely worked directly with police to plan events that are safe and respectful. The events included uplifting speeches and inspiring expressions of solidarity. It’s a very different picture than you’d get listening to U.S. Representative ... 7 Jul 2020 by Staff Writer
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on May 19, 2020