Amanda Olsen, Suffolk Times Journalist Profile

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RISE Life Services beekeeping program is so sweet

1 week ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Something is a-buzz at RISE Life Services, where two of the organization’s clients, Lily Serrano and Ryan Delsoto, have been learning the basics of beekeeping. The day program added two hives of honeybees to their sensory garden three years ago, with the intention of providing an engaging outlet for their participants.
First ever Riverhead high school car show set for May 31

1 week ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Riverhead High School will host its first car show Saturday, May 31, from 11 am to 5 p.m. In the back parking lot of the school. The event was organized by 17-year-old senior Daniel Carty, who wanted to share his passion for cars with his fellow students. “I didn’t do any sports or anything in school — no extracurricular activities or anything like that.
Electric outboard motors are now available near Riverhead

1 week ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Long Island’s first retail electric boat dealer is now open for business at Atlantic Cove Marina, 215 Atlantic Ave., East Moriches. Founded two years ago by partners Luke Hickling and T.R. Ludwig, EMO Electric sells electric outboards, trolling motors and purpose-built electric boats. They also do electric repowers, where they take gasoline-powered boats and retrofit them. EMO Electric began through an interesting twist of fate.
General Horseplay: Saddle up at these North Fork horse ranches

1 week ago | northforker.com | Amanda Olsen

Breathe Social Share Victoria Manzitto and Cameron Parke of North Fork Equestrian.
Times Review’s Angela Colangelo honored at writers conference: Wins two prestigious awards for her work

1 week ago | shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Angela Colangelo, Times Review’s digital editor, won first and third places in the New York State Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft contest at their spring conference this past weekend in Niagara Falls.
EMO Electric sells first electric outboards on Long Island

2 weeks ago | suffolktimes.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Long Island’s first retail electric boat dealer is now open for business at Atlantic Cove Marina, 215 Atlantic Ave., East Moriches. Founded two years ago by partners Luke Hickling and T.R. Ludwig, EMO Electric sells electric outboards, trolling motors and purpose-built electric boats. They also do electric repowers, where they take gasoline-powered boats and retrofit them. EMO Electric began through an interesting twist of fate.
First Michelle Bonura 5K to be held June 7 at Tesla Science Center

2 weeks ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

The inaugural Michelle Bonura Memorial 5K run/walk is being held on Saturday, June 7, at the Tesla Science Center. The race is being organized by Frank Capone, Ms. Bonura’s training partner, who was with the 72-year-old retired physical education teacher when she died suddenly. “Michelle and I were at the end of a training run in Wading River. We had about a 10th of a mile to go when she had a heart attack right my arms. I tried CPR, and unfortunately, it didn’t work,” said Mr. Capone.
Suffolk Times' Angela Colangelo wins big at writers conference

2 weeks ago | suffolktimes.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Angela Colangelo, Times Review’s digital editor, won first and third places in the New York State Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft contest at their spring conference this past weekend in Niagara Falls.
Dog dock diving moves to Greenport Polo Grounds

2 weeks ago | suffolktimes.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Soon after Kim Loper opened Harbor Pet in Greenport in 2014, a chance conversation with a vendor planted the seed that would become the North Fork Dog Dock Diving event. “I was talking to one of my sales reps, and their company sponsored [dock diving] nationwide. And I was like, ‘Oh, that would be such a cool thing to be able to host here,’” said Ms. Loper.
State budget gives local families a boost with tax breaks, rebates

2 weeks ago | suffolktimes.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

The 2025/2026 New York State budget passed earlier this month. It includes a plan to ensure New York’s approximately 2.7 million students can receive breakfast and lunch for free at school. This program will save parents money and address food insecurity among New York kids. Free school meals are estimated to save families $165 per child each month in grocery spending.