New York Blood Center has announced it will hold a blood drive on Friday, Feb. 7 at the Riverhead Cider House at 2711 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. The drive will take place from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

New York Blood Center said today that it has resumed all blood collection activities across its operating divisions, following a ransomware incident that took place last week..

Stephen J. Stimpfel of Riverhead died on Feb. 1, 2025, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 80 years old.

Zyta Isabel Piegari of Jamesport died on Jan. 28, 2025, at home. She was 77 years old.

James B. Kaminsky of Mattituck died on Jan. 26, 2025, at home. He was 82 years old.