Denise Civiletti
Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor and attorney. Her work has been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including investigative reporting and writer of the year awards from the N.Y. Press Association. She was also honored in 2020 with a NY State Senate Woman of Distinction Award for her trailblazing work in local online news. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website.Email Denise.
Government
West Main Street apartment building plan has public hearing
The proposed five-story, mixed-use apartment building on West Main Street just west of Court Street will provide 133 market-rate apartments and 5,100-square-feet of ground-floor retail space on a 1.9-acre property.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police seek information about boy missing from Timothy Hill
Police are seeking the public's help to locate a 17-year-old boy reported missing from Timothy Hill Children's Ranch in Riverhead.
Community News
Great fun on the basketball court, for a good cause: The Harlem Wizards return
The return of the Harlem Wizards for a madcap basketball game Thursday night against Riverhead teachers raised about $15,000 for the teachers union's scholarship fund. Photo slideshow.
Community News
Veteran’s Day ceremonies in Riverhead: honoring those who answered the call of duty
The Riverhead Combined Veterans Committee today hosted Veterans Day ceremonies this morning at the War Memorial on West Main Street.
Letters
‘Shocked’ at low voter turnout, apathy of Riverhead residents
I am not so much shocked at the election results as I am at the overall turnout of voters. In a town in excess of 34,000 people only about 8,000 people voted.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: Nov. 10, 2023
Transfers of real estate in the Town of Riverhead and selected hamlets in the Town of Southampton reported for RiverheadLOCAL by Suffolk Vision title service on Nov. 10, 2023.
Community News
Thanks to a chance meeting at iconic Main Street luncheonette, local Vietnam veteran connects with family of fallen Army buddy
"I think the Lord told Joe to pull out his phone to show us pictures of his buddies lost in Vietnam." A chance meeting at Papa Nick's on Main Street led to an East Setauket woman helping to connect Vietnam War veteran Joseph Edler with the family of his fallen buddy, who grew up in the same upstate town as Vitello over half a century ago.
Community News
Veterans Day ceremonies to be held Saturday in Riverhead and at Calverton National Cemetery
Saturday is Veterans Day, a legal public holiday to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m. in Riverhead and 1 p.m. at Calverton National Cemetery.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police investigate burglary at Wading River CVS overnight
Riverhead Town Police are investigating a burglary at the CVS Pharmacy in Wading River that took place just after midnight today.
Politics
Stark cruises to victory in 1st Legislative District, Welker wins bid to succeed Fleming in 2nd LD
Republican Catherine Stark cruised to victory in the First Legislative District, while Democrat Ann Welker won her bid to succeed longtime South Fork Legislator Bridget Fleming. Republicans retained a 12-6 majority in the legislature and captured the county executive's seat with a solid win by Ed Romaine over Dave Calone.
