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 Latest real estate transfers 

by Jun 19, 2026
Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.

Riverhead roots shaped Rashad Robinson’s fight for justice and change

by Jun 18, 2026
Riverhead native Rashad Robinson’s new book offers a strategy for social change rooted in lessons he first learned growing up here.

Daily Briefing

Government

Riverhead adopts e-bike and electric scooter rules: Town Board June 16 meeting wrap-up

by | Jun 18, 7:35 am
Riverhead adopted new rules Tuesday for electric scooters and electric bicycles. Here's a rundown of actions taken at the Town Board meeting.

Public input concerns raised over proposed Riverhead site plan review changes

by Jun 17, 2026
Advocates warned Riverhead’s proposed site plan review changes could push public input too late in the development review process.

Riverhead OKs new water attractions at Scott’s Pointe, but rejects drifting events on go-kart track

by Jun 17, 2026
Riverhead approved new lake attractions at Scott’s Pointe but left existing restrictions on the Calverton park’s go-kart track in place.

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital marks Primary Stroke Center designation

by Jun 17, 2026
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital has earned designation by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, which allows patients access to rapid evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for stroke.

Riverhead withdraws from Even-Year Election Law case after paying at least $207K in legal fees

by Jun 16, 2026
All but two government plaintiffs have withdrawn from the federal lawsuit after incurring more than $1.6 million in legal fees and expenses.

Riverhead Elks honors U.S. Flag with ceremony, student essay contest

by Jun 15, 2026
Riverhead Elks honored winners of its annual Flag Day Essay Contest during Flag Day ceremonies at the lodge Sunday afternoon.

What to do if you’re impacted by changes to the Essential Plan

by Jun 15, 2026
Starting July 1, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers enrolled in the state’s Essential Plan will lose their health insurance due to federal cuts. Here's what you need to know.

Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold

by Jun 15, 2026
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold June 16-18.

Historic Wading River hosts Duck Pond Day

by Jun 15, 2026
Wading River's beloved street fair drew a nice crowd to the historic hamlet's business district for food, vendors, entertainment and family fun.

Early voting begins in Democratic primary for congressional nomination in NY-01

by Jun 14, 2026
Early voting is underway in the Democratic primary between Luke Ventouras and Christopher Gallant for the NY-01 nomination.

Riverhead reworks golf cottages plan with new zoning district, environmental review

by Jun 12, 2026
Riverhead officials are revising the golf cottages proposal again, replacing a prior rezoning plan with a new golf course zoning district.

Opinion | Letters

President Obama’s message of hope should inspire us all to action

by | Jun 19, 11:29 am
Letter: We can forge a path that is based on values of fairness, inclusion and respect for diversity.

Riverhead school board June 3 meeting wrap

The Riverhead school board approved more than $1 million in repair reserve spending, several administrative appointments and two new eighth-grade honors courses Wednesday night.

Riverhead’s ’25-’26 Suffolk Zone Awards recipients

Riverhead High School seniors Adriana Martinez and Dillon Zaleski have received the 2025–2026 New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Suffolk Zone Awards.

Riverhead school budget passes 52.8% to 47.2%

Riverhead Central School District voters approved the 2026-2027 operating budget  Tuesday by a vote of 944 to 841.

Riverhead school district budget vote, trustee election takes place Tuesday: preview

Riverhead school district voters will weigh in on the proposed $218.88 million 2026-2027 budget vote and choose four trustees from a field of five candidates.

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Obituaries

Phyllis M. Holt, 76

Charles E. Deon Jr., 69

Susan S. Keeney, 80

Ann Fliss, 103