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Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Peconic Bay Medical Center nurses earn national recognition for excellence (riverheadlocal.com) — Riverhead's Peconic Bay Medical Center has earned coveted Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence, placing it among a small percentage of U.S. hospitals with this status. Leaders say the years-long effort improves care quality, helps attract top nurses and signals to East End residents that high-level treatment is available close to home. PBMC must keep outperforming national benchmarks to maintain the designation.
2. North Fork house of the week and real estate transfers: Aug. 26, 2026 (timesreview.com) — Riverhead homeowners and buyers can see several notable recent property sales in the 11901 ZIP, including homes on Dune Drive, Peconic Bay Boulevard and Osborn Avenue. The roundup also highlights a "house of the week" in Greenport and transactions across the North Fork. Prices range from modest residential deals to multi-million-dollar waterfront and agricultural properties.
3. Paddleboarder reported missing off South Jamesport Beach found safe, police say (riverheadlocal.com) — Riverhead police say a paddleboarder reported missing off South Jamesport Beach Wednesday afternoon was found safe and in good health after a large multi-agency search. The Riverhead Police Dive/Rescue Team, local fire departments and Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance all joined the effort, and residents are urged to report any suspicious or criminal activity to the department's confidential Crime Hotline.
4. Riverhead Police seek man wanted in for shoplifting at Target (riverheadlocal.com) — Riverhead Town police are asking for your help identifying a man suspected of stealing about $380 in clothing from the Target on Old Country Road earlier this month. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest, and you can submit information by phone, app or online while remaining confidential.
5. Why Long Islanders love tribute bands (newsday.com) — Tribute bands are booming across Long Island, and Riverhead's own Suffolk theater is a key stage for these acts, including an Ozzy Osbourne tribute headlining there in October. Local performers and venue directors explain why fans flock to these shows for affordable, nostalgia-filled concerts that often feel as powerful as seeing the original bands, with Riverhead helping anchor this growing scene.
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