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.
News
Councilman Tim Hubbard forming Riverhead helicopter noise task force
“The Town of Riverhead has been inundates with helicopters and sea planes that are not abiding by the recommended flight patterns and altitude guidelines,” Councilman Tim Hubbard said.
News
County Legislature ramps up penalties under Suffolk’s social host law
Legislators send a reminder to parents in advance of graduation weekend and parties that serving alcohol to minors or letting them drink alcohol on your property carries criminal penalties.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police: Man physically attacked, cut and robbed on Railroad Avenue Tuesday evening
Riverhead Police said a male victim was physically attacked by three or four people, unknown to him, who demanded money.
News
Riverhead BID Management Association elects new president, directors
Hyatt Place East End general manager Steve Shauger now leads the downtown business group, replacing longtime president Raymond Pickersgill, who will serve as VP.
Board of Education
Representing 900+ combined years of service, 39 Riverhead school district faculty and staff are retiring
Board of Education honored retirees, as well as faculty granted tenure at its last regular meeting of the school term June 21.
News
Back to the drawing board for Bellone’s proposed new water protection fee
The county executive’s proposal to assess a water surcharge in Suffolk to fund the installation of sewers and advanced septic systems won’t be on the ballot in November. The State Legislature ended its 2015-2016 session on Friday without taking up a bill authorizing the referendum.
News
Thiele, renewing call for expanded public transit on East End, announces July 8 meeting in Riverhead with LIRR
Long Island Railroad representatives and East End officials will meet at Riverhead Town Hall next month to discuss public transportation needs on the East End, State Assemblyman Fred Thiele announced yesterday.
Community News
Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force holds service to remember Orlando victims
The vigil on the lawn outside Town Hall this evening was the third public service held in Riverhead since the mass shooting last Sunday.
Breaking News
Paving work, road closures in Manorville and Calverton this week
Shultz Road and a section of Wading River-Manor Road are scheduled for paving this week, beginning today.
Community News
LGBT/straight come together in Riverhead to remember Orlando victims
The Riverhead community stood together Friday night for a vigil in Grangebel Park to remember the victims of last week's massacre in Orlando.
